Dye An Outdoor Rug

Practice the different colors on a piece of white paper until you are able to match the color of your indoor outdoor carpet.

Dye an outdoor rug.

If you are using a powder dye predissolve the dye in 2 cups of boiling water. The more synthetic in the fabric the less dye it will absorb. You might also want to test the dye on a small area of carpet which isn t normally visible. 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.

It started to fade considerably from the. Then i sprayed the dye all over the rug until the color was fairly even. You can keep your color fresh by setting it with a vinegar and salt solution both during and after the dying. Using a spray bottle is an interesting idea for applying dye to large items.

If this size is too big you can cut them down with a scissors to any size or shape you desire probably even puzzle pieces. I have dyed a lot of clothes but never a rug. Paint that will work in outdoor applications. 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.

Stir the dye bath with a wooden stirring stick to evenly spread the dye. Different fabrics do absorb the dye differently. Mine is an ozite 6 x 8 rug in bark it cost 12 bucks and i had a 2 dollar rebate. Different carpet dye sticks can be used together to blend into different shades and colors.