How To Make A Canvas Area Rug

These practical floorcloths are durable and inexpensive to make.

How to make a canvas area rug.

Learn how to make a rug from a simple canvas drop cloth. Lay your finished canvas paint side down and place the rug pad over it. The craft was revived in the 1950s when period rugs were made for historic homes. I decided to figure out how to make a rug myself using just a drop cloth and fabric paint.

I started by purchasing a 4 x 15 heavy canvas drop cloth from menard s for 14 57. No wonder canvas rugs have been popular since colonial times. Hand painted floor cloths are a great alternative to area rugs. So like i said all in all this rug cost me 10 to make.

If you re looking for an inexpensive non committal solution try making a drop cloth version. Adding an area rug to a space is the perfect way to add warmth and character to your home but they can be pricey. Cut canvas to size. If you re looking to make a larger area rug they also have a 9 x 12 cloth for only 18 47.

With thousands to pick from choosing just the right rug for a. Today i ll share how to make a west elm inspired rug that won t break the bank or take a lot. Don t worry about using too much paint. 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.

Canvas drop cloth purchased for 10 at home depot paint stencil paintbrush. Iron out your drop cloth to get as many of the wrinkles out as possible. 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.

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. My project only required about 1 4 to 1 3 of the quart of paint. 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.

How to make a painted canvas floor cloth rug fun whimsical too. Cut the canvas two. How to paint canvas rugs. After the introduction of linoleum they fell out of favor early in the last century.

A rug anchors any room s decor. They clean up with a damp mop and mild detergent. Durable and easy to care for a hand painted floor cloth can be used like a rug for high traffic areas such as the kitchen or even the patio.