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Area rugs are generally very expensive, and are magnets for dirt and pet hair. If your lifestyle, budget or design aesthetic precludes you from having a traditional area rug, consider painting one directly onto the floor. Not only is a painted rug a unique showpiece, it never needs steam cleaning and you can create the design from scratch to suit your tastes.
Choose paint designed for high-traffic floors for maximum durability. The paint finish is important; choose eggshell for just a touch of sheen or opt for a satin finish for even more light reflection. Avoid flat paint, which scuffs easily, and semi-gloss, which reflects too much light.
Decide on a design for your painted rug. If you're thinking bold flowers, vines or other detailed graphics, use a stencil to paint the rug. Tape the stencil to the floor as you work to ensure that it doesn't move. For simpler, bolder designs such as squares or stripes, use painter's tape to cover the portion of the floor you want left bare. Paint over the tape with a roller and let it dry thoroughly, then remove the tape. Freeform designs can be painted as if the floor is a canvas; keep plenty of mineral spirits on hand to wipe away any mistakes you make as you're painting.
Keep a record of the paint colors you used just in case the painted rug becomes scuffed or dirty. Painting over scratches is simple, and will keep your painted rug looking new. When you're ready for a change, paint over the rug with high-hiding primer, available at home improvement stores, and start from scratch.
What else can I help you with?
Where can I get the best braided rugs?
You can get the best braided rugs online, or in stores near you. Braided rugs are very much in style now and are a very cool way to add style to your living room.
Where can one buy southwestern style area rugs?
One can buy southwestern style area rugs by going to the Overstock website. The website has a large variety of discounted items, including many area rugs.
What is the best vacuum for cleaning shag style rugs?
I personally believe that the Dyson DC17 is the best vaccum for Shag rugs.
Where can I go to replace my shag rugs?
The rug house' has a wide range of shag rugs, varying in price, size and style to accommodate any living space. You can search by color size and style on their site. Ikea is also a good place to go to for rugs
What companies are the leading manufacturers of designer rugs?
There are many rugs manufacturers companies, the leading ones are Vaibhav International, Rugs In Style Inc, Ryan Overseas and Rison International to name a few.
Describe what are area rugs blue?
Area rugs are rugs that are used to decorate a home that only covers part of a floor in a given room, not an entire floor space. They come in many different colors but blue area rugs are in style at the moment.
Leonardo da vinci's artistic style?
He painted in the style of the Renaissance.
In what style did Edgar Degas paint?
Degas painted in the impressionist style.
What time period was the mystery and melancholy of the street painted?
It was painted in 1914 in the style of Surrealism.
What is the use of rugs?
Rugs are used to add warmth, comfort, and style to a room. They can also help define a space, absorb sound, protect floors, and provide a non-slip surface.
Where can one find cowhide rugs online?
There are several online stores that sell cowhide rugs. One example is Cowhide International. They sell wholesale as well as retail. They are also flexible in regard to desired size and style. For example, they have goat skin area rugs, cowhide rugs and also specialize in buffalo hides.
What style did Pablo Picasso painted in 1936?
surrealism
