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.
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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
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.
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!
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.
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Bethany
Tuesday 5th of April 2022
My porch is not covered. Do you think it would hold up still in the weather?
Doreen Cagno
Thursday 7th of April 2022
Yes, it should be fine. My porch gets wet and it held up to it.
Joann
Monday 19th of June 2017
I have a black rug can I paint it and what kind of paint
Doreen Cagno
Tuesday 20th of June 2017
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.
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Monday 1st of August 2016
[…] Usually paint is supposed to protect against paint, but this painted drop cloth rug is beautiful. […]
MrsMajor Hoff
Tuesday 1st of July 2014
Very cool Doreen! I'm so glad you shared!
Anonymous
Saturday 28th of June 2014
I love stripes and navy and white are just The Best! Where did you get your drop cloth?