Recently I've seen a lot of chevron or zigzag painted rugs. It's such a great idea I wanted to try it myself. Instead of a chevron, I went for the kilim look I love so much. It turned out great! Now, I may have to make a runner for my kitchen…
Materials:
inexpensive tightly woven rug (I chose this one from Ikea)
flat paint in varying colors
painters tape
straight edge
utility knife
paint brush or foam brush
roller
sandpaper
Some tips:
I strongly suggest measuring your rug and finding the center before starting. I also used a straight edge and measuring tape to ensure the design was symmetrical. Cutting guides or stencils out of paper is also useful. Just tape out your designs and paint. Lightly sand your finished rug to tone down the colors and give it a more worn-in look. Easy as that.
an incredible transformation, i must say! well done! (im horrible at DIY's but this one seems like fun and useful)
ReplyDeletethanks, this was a really fun one to do!
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DeleteI love what you did, it's come out looking really nice and so unique too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! What an excellent and well-executed idea! I love Kilims.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love them too, just couldn't find the right one. It ended up being an easy project, you just need tape and a little patience!
DeleteDo you mind sharing the paint brand? Amazing project!
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