Has anyone ever dyed a patio umbrella with RIT dye?

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faded umbrella...inexpesive  fix?

Teresa Olson · Answer

I wouldn't use RIT dye, I would rather use outdoor paint. I think it would hold up better and I would think that the RIT dye would not dye evenly.

MarianMokki Robinson · Answer

Personally, I believe you would be happier painting your umbrella.

Diane Ferguson · Answer

The umbrella is fabric...what type of outdoor paint are you suggesting? do you have the name of it?

Teresa Olson · Answer

I just did a quick google search and found this link with some great directions http://anoregoncottage.com/paint-faded-outdoor-umbrella/

Lou Crabtree · Answer

You are thinking along the right lines but painting is your best answer.  Lots of advice and how to dos on Pinterest.  I am painting my aery expensive chaise cushion this year due to years of sunlight fading.

Sandy Tromin · Answer

paint it with regular craft paint add fabric medium to it , in all craft stores

Donna Oliphint · Answer

Hancock's has a spray fabric paint.

Patricia Pfeiffer · Answer

Go to sprayitnew.com. Great spray fabric paint. I sprayed all my outdoor cushions and umbrella and they look like new!

Bethany Bissell · Answer

Jo Ann's has a good supply of fabric spray paint. I found it easier to have a sponge brush on hand to help spread the paint evenly. The results are incredible! Its worth a try!

Marion Nesbitt · Answer

Had an awning that got cruddy looking. Used outdoor fabric spray paint but the dark stains showed through despite a few coats. HomeTalk responder said prime. I used Zinzer 1-2-3 primer, and sprayed again. Still looks great after surviving the extreme cold of our winters.

Mimi Haywood · Answer

Do not use dye it will bleed color every time it rains. Fabric paint or acrylic will work well, I would probably try a spray paint for a smooth application, try on a scrap of canvas and let set outside to test for long time exposure.

Ardale · Answer

I have 3 patio umbrella's which had faded over time leaving them with faded dark and light stripes.  I took my unbrella's off their frame's and brought them in to wash them in my washing machine.  I just got finished spending hours washing, bleaching with a weak solution of bleach to get any mildew stains off as well as any dirt, bird droppings' etc. that might be hiding on them.  Then used Rit Liquid Dye on them in two different washer loads.  I dyed one black and the other two I used a drak brown color on.  I just wanted to even out and refresh their natural color rather then change the color of them.  Well I can tell you the polyester fabric on my umbrella's didn't absorb the dye so I just wasted the better part of a day plus the cost of 4 bottles of dye for nothing.  I guess now I'll try painting them all instead since having to buy 3 new umbrella's would be to costly and mine are all in very good condition other then being faded.  I just wanted to let you all know not to waste your time and  money trying to dye them with Rit Dye.

Dave · Answer

I've tie dye them, come out great, original....

Ardale · Answer

Hey Dave, I too love how your umbrella turned out! What type of fabric is your umbrella made of ?

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Hello,

You could always use Sharpies and Free Style, or Use Applique, or just cover old cover with new fabric.

Mogie · Answer

I painted mine. The paint added more sun blocking then dye would. The paint overlaps the holes in the umbrella (assuming you don't have a solid one).

Easier to apply and touch up also.

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