I honestly had my doubts that a canvas drop cloth would make a good faux outdoor rug but i always trust that my friends at home depot won t steer me wrong.
Drop cloth rug outdoor.
I washed and dried the drop cloth to help remove the folds and wrinkles and laid it out flat over another drop cloth in my entry way.
How to make a rug with a canvas drop cloth wash and iron the drop cloth.
How to turn a canvas drop cloth into an outdoor rug.
Via the hunted.
That way you can fold it down the middle resulting in a thicker rug.
Because my rug is going on the porch i figured the more time the better.
Add a bright pop of color to your patio or deck by making an outdoor rug from a painter s drop cloth paint and stencils.
Start by washing and drying your drop cloth.
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.
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The only thing i had to buy was the actual painter s drop cloth rug itself.
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Once drop cloth is flat and wrinkle free lay on top of plastic sheeting placing heavy objects on all four corners to keep from moving.
If you re looking to make a larger area rug they also have a 9 x 12 cloth for only 18 47.
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I started by purchasing a 4 x 15 heavy canvas drop cloth from menard s for 14 57.
If you don t feel super comfortable free handing the design of your outdoor rug you can try stenciling it instead.
For this method you need to get a drop cloth that is double the size you want it to be width wise.
Sewing machine with heavy duty or denim needle.
Cost skill level start to finish day.
It will come out in a big wrinkled ball and your lint trap will be completely full.
Larger drop cloths like this 12 x 15 size are typically smaller ones sewn together.
Here is the final product of my layered rugs using the drop cloth and chalk paint diy rug project.
The size i used was a 6 9 feet i folded it in half so it is now 6 4 5 feet.
If possible leave the drop cloth rug in place overnight to give the paint time to dry.
Get rid of any wrinkles with iron or steamer.
Mine is made up of three 4 wide panels.