How To Make A Painted Canvas Rug

Area rugs can be so expensive and it s almost impossible to find the perfect one for your space.

How to make a painted canvas rug.

Lay out your stencil and then use a foam paintbrush to fill the shape with paint. I know it s a dance. If you re looking for an inexpensive non committal solution try making a drop cloth version. This baby cost me like 15 to make because i already had the paint and the spray adhesive.

Apply pattern to canvas. Make sure your brush doesn t have too much paint on it. I decided to figure out how to make a rug myself using just a drop cloth and fabric paint. Hand painted floor cloths are a great alternative to area rugs.

The size i used was a 6 9 feet i folded it in half so it is now 6 4 5 feet. Just prime a piece of canvas paint a design and seal it with varnish. Dab the brush straight down around the edges and then fill in the center. With thousands to pick from choosing just the right rug for a.

Creating art underfoot is an easy step by step process and no fancy supplies or skills are required. Learn how to make a rug from a simple canvas drop cloth. Today i ll share how to make a west elm inspired rug that won t break the bank or take a lot of time. The only thing i had to buy was the actual painter s drop cloth rug itself.

Work fast but also take your time. Not only are they economical and simple to make they re also a perfect combination of beauty and practicality. How to paint canvas rugs. And when you paint be sure to brush your paint from the tape to the canvas to ensure that you will have a clean edge on stripes or dots.

With basic crafting skills and a. For this method you need to get a drop cloth that is double the size you want it to be width wise. Adding an area rug to a space is the perfect way to add warmth and character to your home but they can be pricey. A rug anchors any room s decor.

Wall to wall or just for an area it ties the colors and theme together. Our patterns are as simple to reproduce as scattering leaves from your backyard across a surface marking stripes with tape rather than a ruler tracing bowls for circles and painting streaky brushstrokes on a grid.