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Update a Kitchen Rug with Fabric

Recover a rug with fabric - Make a Custom Fabric Rug or Floor Mat
Recover a used rug or create a new custom-made fabric floor mat for your home.

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Gather Supplies<br>Fabric<br>Scissors<br>New or Used Rug<br>Spray Adhesive<br>Waterbased Polyurethane (We used spray acrylic)<br>Duct Tape<br>

Step 1. Cut your fabric about 2-3in wider than your rug. Next line the fabric up on your rug making sure the pattern is even. Once you have it placed, fold back half the fabric to the middle and spray adhesive in a good, even coat. Fold fabric back over adhesive and smooth out any wrinkles as you go. Repeat on the other half.

Step 2. Flip the rug over and fold the edges. Use duct tape to hold the fabric down. Another option is to trim the edges to fit the mat.

Step 3. Spray an even coat of polyurethane or clear acrylic to seal. We suggest applying 2-3 coats.

Trimmed edge: cut the fabric along the edges.

Notes: The rug feels rough to the touch with the acrylic sealer. When I splashed water on it, it did not soak into the rug but just stayed on top and wiped off easily. The duct tape rug seems to stay in place and does not slide.

Fabrics Used: Mingei Beachwood
Avery Lipstick Linen