Dye An Outdoor Rug

Just prior to dyeing add several large potfuls of boiling water which will give your rug a much better color result.

Dye an outdoor rug.

Using a spray bottle is an interesting idea for applying dye to large items. It started to fade considerably from the. You might also want to test the dye on a small area of carpet which isn t normally visible. 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.

The more synthetic in the fabric the less dye it will absorb. Add the amount of liquid or predissolved dye required for your rug. I have dyed a lot of clothes but never a rug. Stir the dye bath with a wooden stirring stick to evenly spread the dye.

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. Different carpet dye sticks can be used together to blend into different shades and colors. 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 you are using a powder dye predissolve the dye in 2 cups of boiling water. 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. Mine is an ozite 6 x 8 rug in bark it cost 12 bucks and i had a 2 dollar rebate.