Painted Outdoor Rug for Under $20 (6' X 8"!)

Teresa - We Speak DIY
by Teresa - We Speak DIY
3 Materials
I can’t wait to show you what I’ve done to transform this plain, thin rug into a classy outdoor rug for our front porch.
The key to this project is finding a rug that's easy to paint for the right price! You can find a link to the rug I used in the blog post..it's under $18 at http://wespeakdiy.com/painted-outdoor-rug/ We've had it on our front porch for over 6 months and it still looks new!
My initial plan was to paint the border of the outdoor rug using a regular paintbrush. I quickly discovered that was not going to work!



The paint just lay on top of the rug and did not sink into the fibers. It didn’t work at all…so on the plan B!


You can read the post to see Plan B and C initially did not work. But I give tips on how to make them work with some adjustments.
Success with plan D!


For plan D, I took a piece of plywood that was about 3 X 5 – large enough to act as a shield, but small and light enough for me to handle and maneuver with one hand.


I lined the plywood on top of the rug right where I wanted the border to be. Then I spray painted the border.


The plywood blocked any of the paint from getting onto the center of the rug. I just kept moving the board as needed. A couple of times, I had to wipe the pooled paint from the bottom of the board because it would start to leave a thick line on the rug.


I couldn’t believe how easy it was to maneuver the board and the sprayer!


For detailed instructions, visit http://wespeakdiy.com/painted-outdoor-rug/
Enjoyed the project?
Suggested materials:
  • Indoor/outdoor 6' X 8' rug
  • Paint
  • Paint sprayer
Teresa - We Speak DIY
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Go
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Ask a Question
  1 question
  • Janice Goff Janice Goff on Oct 22, 2018

    I've spray painted the same outdoor rug maybe 6 times now...each time the UV totally fades the color out. What are ya'll doing different ?

    1
Comments
Join the conversation
2 of 3 comments
See more
Popular Project Book
Cut Up Styrofoam for These Breathtaking Christmas Ideas
Cut Up Styrofoam for These Breathtaking Christmas Ideas
View Project Book
Next
Related DIY Projects
Painted Porch Rug
Pam Edwards Pam Edwards
My Bohemian Balcony Makeover: Built a Mini Deck, Stained & Stenciled..
Winnie Luthien Thye Winnie Luthien Thye
Why Everyone's Copying This Ice Dye Technique
Amanda C, Hometalk Team Amanda C, Hometalk Team
How to Gain Shade and Privacy Using Dollar Store Beach Mats
Marlene Marlene
Iron Bench & Table Into Chair & Ottoman
Heather McKinney Heather McKinney
DIY Plywood Plank Floors
SHARI B SHARI B
DIY Boho Floor Pillow Using Dollar Store Rugs
Zest it Up Zest it Up
How To Paint A Floor With A Tile Stencil
Cutting Edge Stencils Cutting Edge Stencils
Make This for Your Fall Front Door!
Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree
Epsom Salt for Your Plants - Inside and Out
Alicia W Alicia W
Dip Dye Decor
Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team
Make an Awesome Water-Resistant Picnic Blanket From Old Jeans
Kati @ Houseful of Handmade Kati @ Houseful of Handmade
Cheap & Easy Homemade Ant Spray
Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
Early 1800's Antique Dresser
Patricia Patricia
31 Tricks To Help You Fix The Wood In Your Home
31 Tricks To Help You Fix The Wood In Your Home
View Project Book
See How 30 Clever Gardeners Make Their Hostas Thrive
See How 30 Clever Gardeners Make Their Hostas Thrive
View Project Book
DIY Natural Toilet Cleaner + 6 Bathroom Toilet Cleaning Tips
Raising Whasians Raising Whasians
Easy Fall Wreath in 5 Minutes
2 Bees in a Pod - Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod - Vicki and Jennifer
About Privacy Terms Guidelines Media Support Advertise
© 2024  Hometalk.com By Hometalk Inc.