Diy Dye Wool Rug

One idea i stumbled onto was the overdyed rug where you take an ugly old natural fiber rug and dye it a rich jewel tone to mask the outdated pattern and make it more modern.

Diy dye wool rug.

Stir the dye bath with a wooden stirring stick to evenly spread the dye. Some local fabric carpet and home supply stores as well as a variety of online retailers sell carpet dye in an assortment of standard colors. In a great twist of fate i found a large 10 x 12 wool rug at the thrift store for only 15. Choose the right carpet dye for your carpet.

Just prior to dyeing add several large potfuls of boiling water which will give your rug a much better color result. Only dye your carpet if you are sure it is wool or nylon. Everything else i already had at home and i would imagine that most other people do too. Add the amount of liquid or predissolved dye required for your rug.

But keep in mind it will be permanent so be sure you can commit before you proceed. These products are easy enough to get hold of in stores. Also make sure that you have a funnel and bottle with spray. It all started when i scoured pinterest for budget friendly diy rug ideas.

If you are using a powder dye predissolve the dye in 2 cups of boiling water.