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He Uses Masking Tape To Turn This Cheap, Industrial Outdoor Rug Into A Masterpiece!

Here is his supply list:

  • Inexpensive plain outdoor rug (I found a very basic indoor / outdoor rug for only $19.99 at Target)
  • 1 roll of 2-inch thick masking tape
  • Outdoor spray paint – I recommend Rust-Oleum Painters Touch (I used about 3.5 cans for my rug, but it will depend on your rug and the design you choose) NOTE: After a few months of having the rug outside, I would NOT recommend the Fluorescent Rust-oleum paint (shown in the middle of the photo below). It started to fade considerably from the sun, while the Rustoleum Painter’s Touch still looks great.
  • Drop cloths (I like to use disposable plastic tablecloths – $1 a piece at dollar store)

Directions:

1. Lay the rug out over a large drop cloth in a very well ventilated area or ideally outside.

2. Create your stripes using the masking tape.

3. Paint with the spray paint.

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4. Let dry completely.

5. Pull off the tape and see your masterpiece!

This rug is just so cool!

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Do you have a space for an outdoor rug?  You should do this!  Search pinterest for an outdoor rug to use as your inspiration first.  Send us your before/after photos!

Thank you to design improvised for this amazing idea and great pics!


5 Comments

  1. Cj Butch says:

    @[100000316067389:2048:Jennifer Butch] we can do this

  2. Lynn Hutton says:

    Im thinking I can adapt this on my porch I’m about to paint.

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