I have been seeing painted rugs all over blog land for quite some time now. I wasn’t exactly sure how to go about it, but decided to give it a try. I decided to test it out on a small rug/doormat I already had.
Here is the original ‘greige’ (grayish beige) rug.
There are many ways you can paint a rug. You can tape a design, either straight lines or some pattern, and paint over it. Using spray paint would be faster, I guess. But there are many tutorials out there, that recommend using a paint roller for the best results. Or you can try stamping or even stenciling a simple design. To me, that seemed the easiest, non-committal way to go.
I chose this round plastic thingy (that came as some sort of shipping material) as my stencil. I used a small craft brush dipped in mint green paint to create the dots.
Now the smart thing would be to seal it with a clear fabric protector spray once the paint dried.
Till then, it can survive in a low-traffic area.
It is such a fun, easy update. Have you painted a rug yet?!!
Check out another fun and easy DIY – Updated Wall Art.
Here’s another fun DIY paint project – Painted Jewelry Box.
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Hello! Thank you so much for liking my post on the Bunting Flags! I adore your selection of DIY craft ideas–will be following 🙂
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Linda says
Isn’t this cool? I love it. Thanks for sharing. Linda
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
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Me says
Fantastic job! Looks great!
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thank you!
Susan @ Oh My! Creative says
Hi,
Pretty DIY Rug! Featured you today from the Whimsy Wednesday Link Party!! Thanks for sharing!
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Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thanks for the feature, Susan!
Corinna Ashley says
This is amazing! What a creative way of using “trash!” Ive got similar, if not the same, rugs at both doors and will be looking for something to recreate this with!
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thanks Corinna! It is such an easy way to update a boring doormat. Be creative with the stencil/stamp.
Gina says
I had to click on this b/c I have been reading a lot about painting/stenciling/stamping on fabric. I would have never thought to try a rug! Rugs are so expensive, so this would be a great way to make a cheap rug look fabulous! This week on my blog I shared how I was looking for interesting things around the house to stamp on fabric. That little thingamajig you found is very nifty! 🙂 I’m a new follower on bloglovin’!
Gina @ Gina’s Craft Corner (I’d love for you to come visit me sometime!)
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thanks Gina! I’ve seen many interesting things used as stamps on Pinterest, even stuff like legos! Good luck with your project.
Shannon@Hoybycrafts says
This is really cool! I can never use a stencil and get the completed project to look so nice and neat! Wow! Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Hoyby Crafts. Newest follower!
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thanks Shannon! Thanks for the follow. Hope my blog keeps you interested.
Redesigned By M says
I love that you used a random plastic part as a stencil. So imaginative! ~M.
http://redesignedbym.wordpress.com/
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thanks. Loves when it all comes together like that!
Ruth @ Living Well Spending Less says
This is very cute!! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thanks for visiting, Ruth!
Mo says
This is a cool DIY! i may have to start adding some embellishments around the house. 🙂
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thanks Mo! Hope you try this technique.
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Beautiful mat and love the stencil. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, marty
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thanks Marty!
Rosemary says
How creative. I love the pattern you created with the “thingy”. Great idea.
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thank you, Rosemary! Glad you liked it.
Swati Singh says
Looks easy to try but i am too lazy for that 😛
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Try it, it’s simple enough!
Ali Burtt | Pies and Puggles says
Cute makeover! I’ve been pondering painting a rug, but I haven’t done it yet. Pinned for further inspiration!
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thanks Ali. Just go for it! A little paint makes a huge difference.
Patricia Torres says
oh my gosh.. I am so impressed.. this is simply awesome.. What a brilliant idea..
~ Patricia
Colours Dekor
http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thanks Patricia! Glad you liked it.
Namrata says
Very neat work. I’m sure it would’nt have been easy to paint thru those teeny tiny holes. But you’ve done a fab job.
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thank you, Namrata! It was just very repetitive work. Place, dip, paint and so on…
AmyXo says
So cute!
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
Thanks Amy!