How To Make A Canvas Area Rug

A rug anchors any room s decor.

How to make a canvas area rug.

Lay your finished canvas paint side down and place the rug pad over it. My project only required about 1 4 to 1 3 of the quart of paint. Iron out your drop cloth to get as many of the wrinkles out as possible. Cut the canvas two.

Now i just have to figure out a place to put it what you ll need. I decided to figure out how to make a rug myself using just a drop cloth and fabric paint. This diy rug is soooo easy and only needs fabric paint and painter s tape for a clean modern look. They clean up with a damp mop and mild detergent.

Wall to wall or just for an area it ties the colors and theme together. If you re looking to make a larger area rug they also have a 9 x 12 cloth for only 18 47. Adding an area rug to a space is the perfect way to add warmth and character to your home but they can be pricey. Repeat until you have filled the whole area and allow the paint to completely dry.

These practical floorcloths are durable and inexpensive to make. Learn how to make a rug from a simple canvas drop cloth. Area rugs can be so expensive and it s almost impossible to find the perfect one for your space. How to paint canvas rugs.

With thousands to pick from choosing just the right rug for a. Durable and easy to care for a hand painted floor cloth can be used like a rug for high traffic areas such as the kitchen or even the patio. Canvas drop cloth purchased for 10 at home depot paint stencil paintbrush. The craft was revived in the 1950s when period rugs were made for historic homes.

How to make a painted canvas floor cloth rug fun whimsical too. They have a few different sizes available but since the rugs i wanted to make are more like runners the 4 foot wide drop cloth was perfect. After the introduction of linoleum they fell out of favor early in the last century. Today i ll share how to make a west elm inspired rug that won t break the bank or take a lot.

Don t worry about using too much paint. I started by purchasing a 4 x 15 heavy canvas drop cloth from menard s for 14 57. A painter s drop cloth can do more than just protect the floor from home improvement mess it can be turned into a customized floor cloth. Hand painted floor cloths are a great alternative to area rugs.

Make sure to completely cover the canvas with paint filling in all the little spaces in the fabric weaving for good color saturation. If you re looking for an inexpensive non committal solution try making a drop cloth version. Cut canvas to size.