{"id":20755,"date":"2016-02-18T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com?p=20755&#038;preview_id=20755"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:22:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:22:27","slug":"rug-makeover-how-to-stencil-and-paint-carpet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2016\/02\/18\/rug-makeover-how-to-stencil-and-paint-carpet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stencil &amp; Paint Carpet. Give Your Rugs a Makeover!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21260\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet.png\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"873\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10861  hoverZoomLink\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/jenny.creation-245x300.png\" alt=\"jenny.creation\" width=\"166\" height=\"203\" \/>Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint. You can paint on a variety of designs from squares or diamonds to circles. We chose a Moroccan design and you can grab the free pattern for that below!<\/p>\n<p>This is just one more inexpensive way to update your home. Need more ideas? Check out our &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2015\/08\/21\/budget-bedroom-makeover-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Budget Bedroom Makeover<\/a>&#8221; series!\u00a0 FYI this project was done by our daughter Jennifer.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stencil &amp; Paint Carpet Supplies<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Closed loop rug or carpet (A low pile open loop carpet might work if its VERY low and very tight.)<\/li>\n<li>Stencil of your choice (or ours below)<\/li>\n<li>Masking tape or chalk pencil to mark the carpet with<\/li>\n<li>Any indoor latex paint<\/li>\n<li>Brush<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21263\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-Carpet-Loops.jpg\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1>Moroccan Stencil Download<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21281\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/moroccan.pattern.download.png\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">17&#8243;x23&#8243; <div class=\"sdm_download_button_box_default\"><div class=\"sdm_download_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=21258\" class=\"sdm_download teal\" title=\"Carpet Stencil 17&#8243;x23&#8243; (pdf)\"  download>Download Now!<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">7.5&#8243;x10&#8243;<div class=\"sdm_download_button_box_default\"><div class=\"sdm_download_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=21256\" class=\"sdm_download teal\" title=\"Carpet Stencil 7.5&#8243;x10&#8243; (pdf)\"  download>Download Now!<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Graphic <div class=\"sdm_download_button_box_default\"><div class=\"sdm_download_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=21259\" class=\"sdm_download teal\" title=\"Carpet Stencil Image File (jpg)\" target=&quot;_blank&quot; download>Download Now!<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1>Instructions<\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Create a stencil out of paper or poster board.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Start in the center of the rug and work your way out with the stencil using masking tape to outline the stencil shape as shown below. \u00a0 Yes, this is a bit tedious and takes some time to do. Just turn on the radio or watch some TV while you work.\u00a0 You could also use a chalk pencil to outline your stencil if you find one that works with your carpet and shows up well. That would be much quicker.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">After you&#8217;ve taped off or outlined your stencil, fill in the areas where the stencil was laid with paint, being careful not to push the paint under the tape if you&#8217;re using it.\u00a0 Depending on the pattern used and the type of carpet, a foam roller might work. We used a small bristle brush for ours.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">After it dries, determine if it needs another coat or two.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">After all coats have dried remove the tape.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The rug we gave a makeover to was one I&#8217;d had for quite a few years.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21267\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-1.jpg\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"545\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21268\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-2.jpg\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"602\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21269\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-5.jpg\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"584\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21270\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-6.jpg\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"539\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21271\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-7.jpg\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"496\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21272\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-7b.jpg\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"608\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21273\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-7c.jpg\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"603\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21274\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-13.jpg\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"553\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21275\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-14.jpg\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"417\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21277\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-20.png\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"915\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21278\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-SQ.png\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21276\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/How-To-Stencil-and-Paint-Carpet-2.png\" alt=\"Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint.\" width=\"630\" height=\"779\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21153\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, even carpets can get a makeover! Whether it\u2019s a larger area rug or a throw rug, you can paint carpet using a stencil and regular interior latex paint. You can paint on a variety of designs from squares or diamonds to circles. 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