What kind of paint to use on oriental rug?

My dining room has a red and blue oriental rug and the walls in our den are red. I purchased Martha Stewart’s Acrylic Craft Paint and mixed it with her Tintable Fabric Medium. The fabric medium helps the paint to have a softer more flexible finish.

Is there a way to paint a rug?

There are many great blog posts out there with tutorials on how to paint rugs using stencils and painters tape. (Please see below for some resources). You can create designs and be as creative as you want. I already liked the concept of my rug which was like an abstract painting. I just didn’t like the colors.

What kind of paint do you use to paint carpet?

I purchased Martha Stewart’s Acrylic Craft Paint and mixed it with her Tintable Fabric Medium. The fabric medium helps the paint to have a softer more flexible finish. You cannot skimp on the medium or you will end up with stiff carpet. Follow the directions on the bottle.

What’s the best way to protect a rug?

The seventh tip is use fabric protector on your rug. You have spent so much time getting your rug to look just right. You want it to last for a long time. Spray the entire rug with fabric protector. But just to be safe, spray it first on the backside of your rug and make sure it doesn’t discolor the rug.

What’s the best way to paint a rug?

Spray the entire rug with fabric protector. But just to be safe, spray it first on the backside of your rug and make sure it doesn’t discolor the rug. Enjoy your new painted rug!!

What’s the best way to remove paint from carpet?

Once the area is prepped, follow these steps to remove water-based paint from carpet: Pour some hot water over the stain to moisten the area. Add a bit of mild dish soap to the wet spot. Start scrubbing the area with a stiff-bristled scrub brush until the water and dish soap mix into a light lather.