DIY painted Rug

This is a quick method to revive an old sisal rug as well as add colour underfoot. A variegated stripe is stylish as well as simple to do. (Watch the video as Michael Penney demonstrates exactly how to make this painted rug as well as a personalised sisal doormat.)

Materials:

Edged, flatwoven sisal rug

Quart of latex paint (use outside paint if you plan to utilize the rug on a deck outdoors)

Small foam roller

Painter’s tape

Tape measure

Chalk

Step 1: Map out a pattern

To start, map out lines with chalk, then mark them with painter’s tape. I made groupings of painted lines — 1″ as well as 6″ wide — as well as spaced them about 1 3/4″ apart. For finest results, the lines should comply with the rug’s natural grain.

Step 2: paint on stripes with a little roller

Before painting, make sure the tape is securely stuck to the rug. If the rug has a material border, cover it with tape to ensure a crisp, clean edge. utilizing a little foam roller, paint the rug between the strips of tape. I thought about utilizing sorbet shades however eventually fell for Sherwin-Williams High Strung (SW6705), a fresh, summery green.

3. let dry as well as eliminate tape

Apply three to five coats of paint, enabling rug to dry between coats. dry overnight as well as eliminate tape in the morning. I like this look for a cottage bedroom, a screened-in porch or a laid-back living space that needs a bit of colour. keep in mind that sun, rain as well as heavy foot web traffic may ultimately cause the paint to chip or fade.

Rug (unpainted), Ikea; chair, Windsor Workshop.