When choosing your paint color keep in mind that the paint can only cover a color lighter than the paint.
													
																	Diy paint area rug. 
									
	
		
	
																	We turned a plain inexpensive carpet remnant into this gorgeous area rug with upholstery paint and a few rolls of painter s tape. 
																	Allow your diy painted area rug to dry overnight before sealing with two coats of a good quality water base flooring polyurethane the same polyurethane that would be applied to a painted wood floor. 
																	Measuring and taping the stripe pattern in the area rug. 
																	So for example you can paint a white rug black but you can not paint a black rug white. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Today i am sharing how i created a diy painted rug inspired by west elm for just 20. 
																	10 doable designs for a diy rug though not always considered essential area rugs provide comfort and warmth for hard floor surfaces while adding aesthetics to a room s design. 
																	Save some money and make a rug. 
																	Cheryl simmons pro tips. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	I have wanted a rug in our girls playroom for a while but i just didn t want to drop a ton of cash on one. 
																	This is what the sad drab rug looked like before i got started. 
																	So i decided to paint an inexpensive rug to get just the look i wanted. 
																	Ask your local paint store for suggestions if you re not sure what kind to buy.