I wanted the variations of different shades of red.
Bath rug oil paint.
I didn t want a solid red rug.
This rug became my canvas to create my own design.
To keep paint lines crisp we used a utility knife and a level to cut straight lines through the painter s tape.
Once i finished painting the rug i let it dry completely.
Paintbrushs in a variety of sizes.
How to paint a rug.
The fifth tip is to roll from the edge of the tape in toward the bare rug.
In this bath the muted brown walls serve as a subtle backdrop for the vibrant green and pink accents but the hue is just rich enough to have a commanding presence.
Start with one straight line of evenly spaced shapes.
Paint roller on broomstick.
That keeps the paint from being so liquid that it runs underneath the tape.
Continue with another row below and repeat until you ve reached the desired size of your rug.
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.
While oil paint has its reputation for durability and ability to stand up to scrubbing much needed qualities in paint for bathrooms it requires the use of mineral spirits for clean up dries slowly between coats and releases high levels of volatile organic compounds vocs.
Once i mixed the paint and fabric medium i just applied the mixture with a sponge brush.
Soft plush bathroom rug bath mat 20 x 32 non slip microfiber fluffy shaggy water absorbent bath rug carpet machine washable rectangular runner area rug mats for floor kitchen lava grey by tuddrom 15 99 15.
Hollow core door or 1 2 inch plywood cut to size.
Paint the base coat.
Make sure your brush doesn t have too much paint on it.
Number 10 canvas duck cut to dimensions of door or board plus a 6 inch margin.
The right choice in rug or mat in your bathroom or powder room can make all the difference in style comfort and practicality.
Roller tray and liner white acrylic gesso.
Start with a neutral base for walls and surfaces then pick one or two accent colors.
Have fun with bathroom paint colors the easy way.