Dye An Outdoor Rug

Different fabrics do absorb the dye differently.

Dye an outdoor rug. Using a spray bottle is an interesting idea for applying dye to large items. Just prior to dyeing add several large potfuls of boiling water which will give your rug a much better color result. The more synthetic in the fabric the less dye it will absorb. I took the rug outside laid it on an old shower curtain dissolved the dye and put it into an empty windex container.

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. 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. Then i sprayed the dye all over the rug until the color was fairly even. Practice the different colors on a piece of white paper until you are able to match the color of your indoor outdoor carpet.

You can keep your color fresh by setting it with a vinegar and salt solution both during and after the dying. Paint that will work in outdoor applications. 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. If you are using a powder dye predissolve the dye in 2 cups of boiling water.

I have dyed a lot of clothes but never a rug. You might also want to test the dye on a small area of carpet which isn t normally visible. Stir the dye bath with a wooden stirring stick to evenly spread the dye. It started to fade considerably from the.