Freebies — December 11, 2023

VIDEO: Paint a Chevron Rug

Freebies — December 11, 2023

VIDEO: Paint a Chevron Rug

60min +

I painted the original version of this rug back in October for a friend who needed a bold and graphic (and affordable) rug for a trade show booth. As she was asking me if I knew where she could find such I thing, I looked down at the sisal rug we were standing on and piped “how about I paint this one?” Why not, right? I did my research, created an easy to use pattern (very important that it is easy) and gave it a go. The finished rug looked fantastic and after 4 months of use in her office space, it still looks just as great. So here is the video tutorial to make a painted DIY rug with a chevron pattern. . . Enjoy! ~ Lia

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:4’4″ x 6’5″or 5’5″ x 7’7″ rug (the Ikea Egeby sisal rug)
Prints of the chevron pattern (5 each of the 2)
1″ and 2″ painters tape
Mini paint roller and tray
Satin enamel paint in color of your choice (1 quart)

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Chevron Rug Template 4’4″ x 6’5″

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Chevron Rug Template 5’5″ x 7’7″

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34 Comments

Stacie April 22, 2014 at 2:12pm

Hi lia,
I am new to your blog but love it so far. I am going to attempt the zipper pillow covers this week. I also love this painted rug idea. However, I am looking to do it on a runner. I looked and ikea does sell the same rug Ina runner size. Do you think this pattern would work for that size or will it look to large? I wondered if it would look ok following your pattern. Any tips would be helpful.
Thanks so much, Stacie

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1. Lia April 25, 2014 at 10:13am
  
  @Stacie
  
  So happy you are here! I think the large pattern would look great on the runner as long as you can get at least 4 zig/zags across. To make the pattern work, measure it out (I would but I am slammed today) and see if it will line up. You will want the edges to end at a point, or center them so both sides look even. If it is not a fit, email me a lia at liagriffith dot com and we will find a solution.
  
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Eva January 14, 2014 at 9:14am

Beautiful ! 🙂

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eunice November 26, 2013 at 4:12am

Hi Lia,

It is awesome! But I wonder how do you clean/wash the carpet if it gets dirty…

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1. Lia November 26, 2013 at 9:04am
  
  @eunice
  
  I have had mine for over a year and with a little dog. The sisal vacuums nicely and I can spot clean if I need.
  
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Yvonne September 19, 2013 at 4:14am

Wow, you’re so inspiring!
I love DIY’s, mostly I am too impatient, but you are doing such a great job! Thanks for sharing your creativity 🙂

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1. Lia September 19, 2013 at 7:39am
  
  @Yvonne
  
  Happy you like them. Maybe someday you will try one out?
  
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Mary July 29, 2013 at 7:22pm

You have inspired me to make one of these rugs for my new home. I love the shadow boxes, pencils and notebooks what a great project for my grandkids they can make their Christmas gifts for their friends and family. Thank you for sharing all of your ideas keep them coming.

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1. Lia July 29, 2013 at 7:57pm
  
  @Mary
  
  Thanks Mary! I will keep them coming for sure. I have the rug in my office and it looks so sharp.
  
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Nidhi July 8, 2013 at 10:11pm

Absolutely gorgeous! Needs good amount of patience … Your blog is such a wonderful place to be in…. I feel like living here! 🙂
xx

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1. Lia July 9, 2013 at 7:20am
  
  @Nidhi
  
  Awww. Thanks Nidhi!
  
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Nana June 24, 2013 at 2:51am

Hi Lia, thank you so much for the vedio and the template, Lia I was wondering if I painted the whole carpet white and then did the chevron print on top of the white paint will the white color show any trace of the original color of the carpet ? Like in your case the teal cooled blue color can you feel underneath is light brown beige ? Or no ? If possible you post a close picture of the color on the carpet ….

Thanks a million love from Dubai

Nana

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1. Lia June 24, 2013 at 9:31am
  
  @Nana
  
  Hi Nana, I can’t see the rug under the paint at all. It fully covers the sisal. I would think you could paint it white first. My only concern would be that it would show dirt easier than the tan. If you watch the video again, at the very end where I post “credits” there is a close up shot of the rug.
  
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  1. Nana June 24, 2013 at 1:22pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Thank you so much for writing back. Well my house colors are silver, black and grey so I am thinking white and royal blue as an accent color…
    
    Lia, I am considering the 5’5 x 7’7 egby carpet but the pattern doesn’t add up. How can I make it fit the carpet, like how did you come up with the perfect template? Is there a template for bigger carpets than the one you used or a method to do it ?
    
    Sorry I bothered you but you have no idea how in love I am with your carpet.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Nana love from Dubai
    
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    1. Lia June 24, 2013 at 6:00pm
      
      @Nana
      
      Hi Nana, I have a way to figure out the math. The first one I did was that larger size. I will post that size onto this blog as well. Give me a day to get that done.
      
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      1. Nana June 25, 2013 at 1:42am
        
        @Lia
        
        Thank you so much …. Can’t wait to do it and post it for you
      2. Nana June 27, 2013 at 12:15am
        
        @Lia
        
        Sorry Lia to bother you I was wondering if you have posted it somewhere else ? I am so excited to do the same rug like yours want to surprise my husband that he claims I am not crafty 🙂
        
        Love
        
        Nana
      3. Lia June 27, 2013 at 8:57am
        
        @Nana
        
        The post is now updated. There are two versions now. You are crafty! Go for it. . . have fun. 🙂
      4. Nana June 27, 2013 at 8:51pm
        
        @Lia
        
        Wooooohoooo thanks a million , one last question should I print it on A4 or A3 ?
      5. Lia June 27, 2013 at 9:10pm
        
        @Nana
        
        I would print on A3 to be safe. You want the full template to make the size work. Also when in Acrobat make sure if prints full size and does not say “print to fit” or anything else.
      6. Nana June 27, 2013 at 8:59pm
        
        @Lia
        
        Liz I am sorry too many comments but when I open the template for download on the top the measurement says 4’4×6’5 still so is it a different template with just a typo or ?
        
        Thanks
      7. Lia June 27, 2013 at 9:10pm
        
        @Nana
        
        My mistake on the link. It is fixed now.
Marie May 5, 2013 at 6:15am

Thanks Lia,i will try to do that project ,sunday
I love do project for my house,everybody love
what I do,,,,,, I let you know how it was,,,,, 🙂

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Marie April 28, 2013 at 8:01pm

Hello, my name is Marie, I was looking your chevron rug. I was wondering what is the color of the paint you use, it is sooooo beautiful. I would like to make one for my daughter with that same color. Can you share the paint color name? I will really appreciate it. Thanks at lot 🙂

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1. Lia May 3, 2013 at 1:28pm
  
  @Marie
  
  Hello Marie. The color used is Sherwin Williams Cooled Blue in a Latex Enamel. Let me know how it goes! I am about to paint another sisal rug for my entryway.
  
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Emily March 19, 2013 at 12:49pm

That looks like a lot of work but I love how it turned out!

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1. Lia March 19, 2013 at 5:46pm
  
  @Emily
  
  Once the tape is down it is a breeze. 😉
  
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