How To Make A Canvas Area Rug

Not only are they economical and simple to make they re also a perfect combination of beauty and practicality.

How to make a canvas area rug.

No wonder canvas rugs have been popular since colonial times. If you re looking to make a larger area rug they also have a 9 x 12 cloth for only 18 47. 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. How to make a painted canvas floor cloth rug fun whimsical too.

Iron out your drop cloth to get as many of the wrinkles out as possible. After the introduction of linoleum they fell out of favor early in the last century. Learn how to make a rug from a simple canvas drop cloth. Adding an area rug to a space is the perfect way to add warmth and character to your home but they can be pricey.

Wall to wall or just for an area it ties the colors and theme together. Make sure to completely cover the canvas with paint filling in all the little spaces in the fabric weaving for good color saturation. Canvas drop cloth purchased for 10 at home depot paint stencil paintbrush. 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.

I started by purchasing a 4 x 15 heavy canvas drop cloth from menard s for 14 57. Cut canvas to size. Cut the canvas two. The craft was revived in the 1950s when period rugs were made for historic homes.

My project only required about 1 4 to 1 3 of the quart of paint. Repeat until you have filled the whole area and allow the paint to completely dry. Lay your finished canvas paint side down and place the rug pad over it. Today i ll share how to make a west elm inspired rug that won t break the bank or take a lot.

Area rugs can be so expensive and it s almost impossible to find the perfect one for your space. This diy rug is soooo easy and only needs fabric paint and painter s tape for a clean modern look. I decided to figure out how to make a rug myself using just a drop cloth and fabric paint. A rug anchors any room s decor.

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. If you re looking for an inexpensive non committal solution try making a drop cloth version. How to paint canvas rugs. So like i said all in all this rug cost me 10 to make.

Don t worry about using too much paint. These practical floorcloths are durable and inexpensive to make. Hand painted floor cloths are a great alternative to area rugs.