Diy Paint Area Rug

So i decided to paint an inexpensive rug to get just the look i wanted.

Diy paint area rug.

Today i am sharing how i created a diy painted rug inspired by west elm for just 20. New area rugs can be very expensive. Allow your diy painted area rug to dry overnight before sealing with two coats of a good quality water base flooring polyurethane the same polyurethane that would be applied to a painted wood floor. Ask your local paint store for suggestions if you re not sure what kind to buy.

When choosing your paint color keep in mind that the paint can only cover a color lighter than the paint. I had originally planned to paint the rug i currently have in my office studio but after coming across a pattern i loved i realized i could get the same look with just a sharpie. To minimize paint drips you will need to spray paint beyond the rug. Measuring and taping the stripe pattern in the area rug.

We turned a plain inexpensive carpet remnant into this gorgeous area rug with upholstery paint and a few rolls of painter s tape. Save some money and make a rug. This is what the sad drab rug looked like before i got started. Cheryl simmons pro tips.