Dye An Outdoor Rug

The more synthetic in the fabric the less dye it will absorb.

Dye an outdoor rug.

Add the amount of liquid or predissolved dye required for your rug. I have dyed a lot of clothes but never a rug. Paint that will work in outdoor applications. I took the rug outside laid it on an old shower curtain dissolved the dye and put it into an empty windex container.

If you are using a powder dye predissolve the dye in 2 cups of boiling water. Practice the different colors on a piece of white paper until you are able to match the color of your indoor outdoor carpet. 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. Different carpet dye sticks can be used together to blend into different shades and colors.

It started to fade considerably from the. 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. Just prior to dyeing add several large potfuls of boiling water which will give your rug a much better color result. Stir the dye bath with a wooden stirring stick to evenly spread the dye.

Using a spray bottle is an interesting idea for applying dye to large items. Mine is an ozite 6 x 8 rug in bark it cost 12 bucks and i had a 2 dollar rebate. You can keep your color fresh by setting it with a vinegar and salt solution both during and after the dying. 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.