Dye Rug Diy

In response to our recent post about alexandra wentworth s dyed rug profiled in elle decor the mother of an apartment therapy reader was kind enough to send in her own step by step diy version for us my daughter forwarded this post referring to the alexandra wentworth rug to me because this spring i had dyed a small rug to cover some stains.

Dye rug diy.

The only items i had to buy for this diy project were the rit dye and the scotchgard. Test your dye on an inconspicuous area. These products are easy enough to get hold of in stores. Mix a small amount of dye at a time to ensure that the dye is hot when you use it.

Everything else i already had at home and i would imagine that most other people do too. Carpet dyes are acid dyes and typically must be kept hot to be effective. There are professionals available to help you should you decide to dye your carpet. Take the rug out when it has reached the desired color.

If it isn t dark enough make another dye bath with one and a half times the dye you used in this bath and soak for up to another 30 minutes until your color is achieved. Do it yourself carpet dyeing is very risky and results are marginal but it is possible. Also make sure that you have a funnel and bottle with spray.