How to Stencil & Paint Carpet
by
Nancy at Craft Your Happiness
(IC: blogger)
Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it’s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint. You can paint on a variety of designs from squares or diamonds to circles. We chose a Moroccan design. (The pattern is free to download on our site.)
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I've had this rug for quite a few years. We'd moved into a home and I wanted to give it a face lift for my current living room
1. Create a stencil out of paper or poster board.
3. After you’ve taped off or outlined your stencil, fill in the areas where the stencil was laid with paint, being careful not to push the paint under the tape if you’re using it. Depending on the pattern used and the type of carpet, a foam roller might work. We used a small bristle brush for ours.
4. After it dries, determine if it needs another coat or two.
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Published February 18th, 2016 10:00 AM
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Tynaco on Feb 24, 2016Awesome project! Would not have even thought of this, but now I can't wait to try it! Thanks so much for taking the time to share!!
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Nancy at Craft Your Happiness on Feb 26, 2016@Tynaco You're welcome Tynaco. Thanks!
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Glenda Brantley on Oct 06, 2016Does anyone know if you can hand dye old carpet? HOW? Tks Glenda Eustis,Fl
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I recently sponge painted my bedroom carpet. I love it but it is wearing from traffic and shampooing. Is there a more permanent paint? I was wondering about exterior or gloas. I used interior flat latex. I love the look and it was so much fun to do. we couldn’t afford to replace it so I opted to paint.
What kind of paint can I used to paint carpet in my sun room
I have a carpeted living room I am wondering if painting it with a stencil,like you did would work. Any thoughts?