With all the sprucing up in the backyard, it was time for another change!
I’ve had this rug on my back patio for about 8 years. I leave it out all year-long thru rain and intense heat, and it has held up surprisingly well. It still looks pretty good….from afar! If you try to pick it up to move it…..it cracks!
Very crisp from the elements so it was time for a change.
I picked up this really, really inexpensive rug from Home Depot for $17 dollars!
I have this Large Moorish Trellis stencil from Royal Design Studios and decided to create a pattern.
Using some paint I had and a foam roller brush, I found the center of the rug and started my stenciling there!
It took a little pressure to get a deep color but it was super-duper easy!
I finished it off with a couple of coats of spray on poly to protect it from the elements.
Now, remember……this rug was $17 and it’s not intended to withstand years of weather. I do not plan on taking it in during the winter since that is the season we spend most of our time outdoors. Since I like to change things so often, even if it lasts me one year, for $17, I will be happy!
Before…..
……after…..
I’ll keep you posted on how she holds up!
Until next time……
Angela- That makes a great looking rug. I love how it turned out and it really adds a nice pop of interest to that area. Great job- xo Diana
What a deal! This is the rug you showed me when I was in the market, right? It looks great!
Awesome. You truly have a living area out there. It’s nice.
Angela,I love it the new rug really changed it gives it a pop.I always love to see what you are up to.Hugs Peggy
Amazing. I would never think to do that but may have to. Looks great.
The rug looks fantastic. It really looks great in that space and I love the stencil pattern.
That is so pretty! Since the rug was sooo expensive, I may just have to try my hand at this myself!!
I’m with you! If it lasts even a year you’ve gotten your moneys worth…it’s gorgeous and I hope it lasts several years!
Looks awesome. I thought it was a royal blue color at first. I really love it. I need a large rug for our deck, but just haven’t put any energy into finding what I want… This looks like something that would be perfect.
Angela…I love it…you did a fantastic job and it looks great in the sitting area…your patio is just so beautiful!
Very nice job on the rug, but I am curious you said you sprayed it with a couple coats of spray of polly, was it like a like a laquer or some finishing spray like that?