How To Make A Canvas Area Rug

Hand painted floor cloths are a great alternative to area rugs.

How to make a canvas area rug.

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. So like i said all in all this rug cost me 10 to make. No wonder canvas rugs have been popular since colonial times. They clean up with a damp mop and mild detergent.

My project only required about 1 4 to 1 3 of the quart of paint. I decided to figure out how to make a rug myself using just a drop cloth and fabric paint. After the introduction of linoleum they fell out of favor early in the last century. These practical floorcloths are durable and inexpensive to make.

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. Adding an area rug to a space is the perfect way to add warmth and character to your home but they can be pricey. Repeat until you have filled the whole area and allow the paint to completely dry.

Not only are they economical and simple to make they re also a perfect combination of beauty and practicality. How to paint canvas rugs. Cut the canvas two. The craft was revived in the 1950s when period rugs were made for historic homes.

With thousands to pick from choosing just the right rug for a. This diy rug is soooo easy and only needs fabric paint and painter s tape for a clean modern look. Don t worry about using too much paint. 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. Cut canvas to size. Wall to wall or just for an area it ties the colors and theme together. If you re looking for an inexpensive non committal solution try making a drop cloth version.

A rug anchors any room s decor. If you re looking to make a larger area rug they also have a 9 x 12 cloth for only 18 47. I started by purchasing a 4 x 15 heavy canvas drop cloth from menard s for 14 57. Iron out your drop cloth to get as many of the wrinkles out as possible.

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. Area rugs can be so expensive and it s almost impossible to find the perfect one for your space. Now i just have to figure out a place to put it what you ll need.