How Do You Paint A Rug On A Wood Floor?
An area rug can brighten up a dingy wood floor or provide a colorful pattern to help bring together contrasting elements in your decorating scheme. Area rugs can be expensive, though, and you may not want to deal with cleaning up spills on the rug that could cause unsightly stains, especially if you have children or pets. You can use simple house paints to create the look of an area rug without the additional care and maintenance requirements. Sweep the floor to remove all dust and debris from the surface. Wipe up any sticky spots with a damp rag. Tape off the area where you want to paint the rug with blue painter’s tape. Smooth down the tape with the side of your thumb to prevent paint from leaking underneath the top. Sand the area inside the tape with 220-grit sandpaper. This will help the primer adhere to the floor by making the surface of the floor rough. Apply a water-based primer to the taped area of the floor with a paint roller. Wait for the primer to dry completely before you
