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How to Make a DIY Drop Cloth Rug

June 21, 2014 by Hymns and Verses 18 Comments

I’ve been wanting a rugby striped rug for my screen porch for a while.   I think rugby stripes scream “summertime”!  My inspiration was THIS, but a $399  outdoor rug is not in my budget!   So, I decided to make a DIY drop cloth rug using a painter’s canvas and Maison Blanche Vintage Furniture Paint in Navy.

Rugby Stripe Drop Cloth Rug
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Maison Blanche Vintage Furniture Paint in Navy
Just look at that rich, navy color!   Maison Blanche is a vintage furniture paint that requires no prep work – sanding, priming, etc.  I love this brand because there are so many rich colors to choose from and additional glazes, waxes (including lime wax), etc.   If you’re intrigued – check out the Maison Blanche website to see the entire line HERE.

How to Make a Drop Cloth Rug

Instructions to Make a Drop Cloth Rug

This next picture is not so great because it was taken in my basement.   I used a paint brush to apply the paint because it does a better job getting the paint into the fibers of the canvas.

Maison Blanche Vintage Furniture Paint in Navy

The nautical navy against the natural drop cloth is just the look I wanted.  I still need to apply the Maison Blanche varnish that will protect the rug from dirt and some rain.  But, I couldn’t wait to see how it looked on the porch!

Striped Drop Cloth Rug with Vintage Croquet Mallets

Rugby Stripe Drop Cloth Rug and Vintage Bocce Balls in a dough bowl

I really like how this budget-friendly drop cloth rug turned out!    Next year if I decide I want something different, I can just break out the paint and buy another inexpensive drop cloth.
DIY Drop Cloth Rugby Stripe Outdoor Rug

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  1. Bliss

    June 20, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Pinned, because now I added "make a rug" to my list of things to do! Beautiful.

    Reply
  2. reFresh reStyle

    June 20, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    You have just given me an idea and I thank you!!! I love your striped rug, it looks amazing!
    Debbie

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  3. Maureen Wyatt

    June 20, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Love it! I need a porch rug and you have inspired me.

    Reply
  4. Sherri S.

    June 20, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Perfect!! Your porch looks lovely 🙂

    Happy Friday…
    ~Sherri

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  5. Karin Chudy

    June 20, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Doreen, I love it…its so funny because when I first opened the post my eyes were still stuck shut with sleep and I thought it said…diy navy stupid rug…and I laughed cause I thought.."oh she titles stuff like me" LOL… Glad to see it was striped and not stupid..:) It looks awesome and I now want a sun porch so I can make one of these rugs.
    The paint looks great on there.
    its BEAUTIFUL
    Hugs
    Karin

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  6. Fairhope Supply Co.

    June 20, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    You had me at "navy and white." It's my favorite color combination, and when you make it into stripes, it really makes my heart beat faster!
    Your project looks so easy – I think I could do that, and the color of Navy is a really pretty hue. Great inspiration.

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  7. Shannon Fox

    June 20, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    That is such a smart idea! The navy stripe just screams nautical/Summer to me and it's perfect on your porch. What a super diy idea!!!!

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  8. [email protected]

    June 20, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    The rug adds so much to the space! Love it!

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  9. Cynthia

    June 21, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    This is such a beautiful project and I love how the rug turned out and it does scream summer!!! I am going to try this paint once in the new house, next week, on some projects I have planned.

    Cynthia

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  10. Laura @ Top This Top That

    June 24, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Doreen, what a great, and fun flooring solution. your patio looks so pretty. Enjoy it!

    Reply
  11. Christine Vandormolen

    June 25, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    super super cute….how is it holding up with the sliding???

    Reply
  12. Anonymous

    June 28, 2014 at 8:11 am

    I love stripes and navy and white are just The Best! Where did you get your drop cloth?

    Reply
  13. MrsMajor Hoff

    July 01, 2014 at 5:08 am

    Very cool Doreen! I'm so glad you shared!

    Reply
  14. Joann

    June 19, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    I have a black rug can I paint it and what kind of paint

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    • Doreen Cagno

      June 20, 2017 at 12:19 am

      Hi, Joann. I’m sorry I can’t help you because I’ve never actually painted a rug. My post was about creating a DIY striped rug using a painter’s drop cloth and paint. Maybe you can find something on Pinterest.

      Reply
  15. Bethany

    April 05, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    My porch is not covered. Do you think it would hold up still in the weather?

    Reply
    • Doreen Cagno

      April 07, 2022 at 1:05 pm

      Yes, it should be fine. My porch gets wet and it held up to it.

      Reply

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