Drop Cloth Rug Ideas

I started by purchasing a 4 x 15 heavy canvas drop cloth from menard s for 14 57.

Drop cloth rug ideas.

Okay then i will. Drop cloths are sturdy fabric come in a basic neutral shade and are readily available for little money at the hardware store. Drop cloths look remarkably similar to linen so you can get that relaxed coastal or rustic vibe for less. For this method you need to get a drop cloth that is double the size you want it to be width wise.

The only thing i had to buy was the actual painter s drop cloth rug itself. If you ever plan on washing your drop cloth be sure to prewash it before you paint it. While the drop cloth is running you ll want to prep your workspace. If you re looking to make a larger area rug they also have a 9 x 12 cloth for only 18 47.

They have a few different sizes available but since the rugs i wanted to make are more like runners the 4 foot wide drop cloth was perfect. That way you can fold it down the middle resulting in a thicker rug. See more ideas about drop cloth painted rug rugs. See more ideas about drop cloth drop cloth projects drop cloth rug.

The drop cloth is reusable which is great because all the shoes across it from our back. I lucked out and found a 5x5 canvas drop cloth with finished hems and a leak proof backing for just 8. I ran my drop cloth through the drier twice to work out wrinkles. The size i used was a 6 9 feet i folded it in half so it is now 6 4 5 feet.

Need i say more. This will prevent any shrinkage in future washes which will protect your design. It may seem. While getting my porch paint i decided to check out the drop cloths and see if any of them would work for a thin inexpensive and washable outdoor rug.