Can You Paint A Rug

Join me and learn how to paint a rug.

Can you paint a rug.

That keeps the paint from being so liquid that it runs underneath the tape. First let me share with you why i decided to paint a rug. You cannot skimp on the medium or you will end up with stiff carpet. The fifth tip is to roll from the edge of the tape in toward the bare rug.

Yep it can be done. I purchased martha stewart s acrylic craft paint and mixed it with her tintable fabric medium. Add more coats as desired. Alternatively you can fill a spray bottle with water and use it to slightly dampen the rug before painting.

One reason is that ace hardware challenged me and its other bloggers to complete a paint project that breaks the rules. Put the paint in a paint tray roll the roller in the paint and then roll it on a paper towel before you roll it on the rug. Use a cloth to blot any excess paint from your paintbrush and paint between your taped vs.