Painting Rugs

We currently have PB's Collette rug (wool) under the dining table, but I've been planning to replace it for sometime with something a little more durable/stain resistant.

I scored a great 8x10 Ballard seagrass rug for $90 (including shipping!) thanks to this post from Copy Cat Chic. So that will probably be going in the DR since I love seagrass and I think it holds up really well in dining rooms.


BUT before I bought the seagrass, I had stumbled across this post from a google search on "painting rugs."

The blog author used a very cheap (like $12) 9x6 outdoor rug, taped off a simple design and rolled on some paint.


I think the blue she chose is cute for the outdoors, but for a dining room, I would stick with black or white on the taupey gray rug base.


I think the possibilities here are pretty awesome: stripes! zigzags! Greek key! Trellis! Let your imagination run wild. Maybe try an over sized stencil from Whitewall & Co.?


And just in case it's bugging you a little (like me) that the edges aren't finished, you'll be happy to know that most flooring stores will bind carpet for less than $2 per linear foot. For a little more, you can get thick twill tape, like they use on natural fiber rugs.

I'm sad that I don't need to use this idea. Someone in need of a cheap, stylish and kid-proof dining room rug, please get creative and show me what you can come up with!!
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19 comments:

  1. Pink WallpaperOctober 6, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    oh my gosh, i am dying to try a zig zag pattern on our current seagrass in the DR...i am just not sure how great i will be with creating the stencil....maybe i should just do it and hope for the best. it was great chatting w/ you last night- you got my wheels spinning and i hopped out of bed this AM w/ all kinds of ideas in my head...thanks for everything :)

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  2. Fargerike DagnyOctober 6, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    That's a great idea, I've been dying to do the same! Mary McDonald painted her sisal rug in the most fabulous pattern. Did you ever see it?

    You can check it out here: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/dc/domino%20mary_mcdonald_09.jpg

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  3. Maria JohnsOctober 6, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Yes, this post is for me!!! i have a rather worn and tired golden tone dining room rug that i've been dying to paint, but am scared!! i've been looking at different stencils, but not sure how it will turn out! anyone know if you can only paint on sisals and what type of paint should you use??

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  4. SarahOctober 6, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    These are great ideas!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 6, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Brilliant! Thanks for the pattern resource!

    Fran

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  6. RachelOctober 6, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I'm pretty sure you can use acrylic paint on your sisal - you may want to follow up with a polyurethane spray.

    And by the way - forget my dining room!! I'm going to try this for an outdoor rug on my (covered) patio! Since we live in Texas, we use it quite a bit - almost year round.

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  7. VictoriaOctober 6, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Great idea...and that rug is ridiculously cheap. I've been looking for one for my son's room. Great find!

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  8. Maggie PeltonOctober 6, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    I just bought a 9x12 pottery barn sisal rug at a thrift store but it's bound in a red plaid. I was wondrering if I could use a fabric spray paint like you did on the x benches in your daughters' room. Do you think it would work?

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  9. BillieOctober 6, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    what kind of rug do you have in your living room? Looks like it's soft and cozy...yet kid-friendly.

    Thanks!

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  10. RPOctober 6, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Wow wow wow this is my new favourite blog!

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  11. KatherineOctober 6, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    I just found your blog- you have the best taste! Love it!

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  12. JenOctober 7, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    I REALLy love that idea! I think you could do some really great things with a stencil too!

    I currently have no rugs! So I have nothing to paint. I'll definitely be keeping this idea on my craft bank though!

    Thanks

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  13. AverillOctober 7, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    That's a great idea! Hmmm...I don't have a seagrass rug but I am pretty sure I could find a place for it. Only concern is that while it may be kid-friendly, it's not cat (with claws!) friendly.

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  14. RoeshelOctober 7, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    I've been wanting to try this with one of our outdoor rugs (not a seagrass) but haven't gotten up the nerve. Seeing this idea again is motivation. ;)

    Thanks!

    Roeshel

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  15. Emily CallOctober 7, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Just had to let you know that I made your shades using mini blinds. I love how they turned out... thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing how you made them. Check out my blog to see my finished shades.
    -Emily

    http://emilycalldesigns.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-4-window-covering.html

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  16. BillieOctober 7, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    So this has nothing to do with the rug post....but I have yet to see any kids toys around the house. Where and how do you keep them tidy? Would love to see pictures!

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  17. CaitlinOctober 11, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    This is such a good idea. I am totally thinking chevron rug!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 27, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    i like the price of the outdoor rug! is it soft enough to walk across? i ask bc i could use its durability in my very pet-friendly bedroom.

    also, i've considered sisel rugs before, but they always seem rough to the touch. do they make softer ones, again i'm thinking about my bedroom (my yorkie has soft feet lol)?

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  19. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Do you think that this would work on a rug with a pile? I would like to do this for my living room rug. I also have little ones to consider.

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