How do uou paint old area rugs to look more presentable ?

Better than painting, dyeing might be a better option....unless it is an outdoor or no pile rug. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhTbWkqqPLA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPWxWR5OoYE

How to Paint on Old Area Rugs

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-old-area-rugs-53399.html

https://tatertotsandjello.com/how-to-paint-a-rug-seven-tips-to-a-perfectly-painted-rug/

Here is a tutorial https://www.hometalk.com/diy/floors-ceilings/diy-painted-rug-43427615

Lots of ideas:

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=painting%20rugs

Hi Natasha, Here's some info about painting area rugs. Depending upon the depth of the pile, it willl be relatively easy or more difficult and time consuming if it is a deep pile. You can mask off areas to create a design of any type you wish. Make a plan and have fun with it!

https://designertrapped.com/learn-paint-rug/

Here is a helpful video on how to paint a rug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aghhzJMscZs&t=36s

Here's a video to paint buffalo plaid, it's my favorite!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87u4JjK-RXs

Hi Natasha, hope this video helps you out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aghhzJMscZs

Hello, I hope these Hometalk links might be helpful.

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/how-to-stencil-paint-carpet-13989381

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/how-to-paint-an-old-carpet-26920138

You can change a rug by using Sharpie markers. Another option is to use stencils for more complex designs. Or you can create your own design patterns using painters tape.

If the like is low, I think stencils and paint lens or markers would be great! Stay well!

Hello there,

You could paint the entire rug with a fabric paint. If too plain you could then add colour via artistic free style splashes etc or more controlled design. Be brave and have fun!