How to Create a Faux Rug With Paint
![Finished Painted Faux Rug With Faux Fabric Texture Brown and Red Faux Painted Rug](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wca-finished-faux-rug_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400946582916.jpeg)
Tools and Materials:
measuring tape
level
paint roller
paint tray
paint
paintbrush
steel wool
paint extender
Steps:
![Prepare a Clean Surface for a Faux Painted Rug Hardwood Floor for Faux Painted Rug](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wfa-clean-surface_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400946885454.jpeg)
1. Prepare the area. Select paints, keeping your color scheme and the surfaces in mind. The surface you will paint on will determine the paint sheen for your project.
![Placing Painter's Tape for a Faux Painted Rug Blue Painter's Tape Outlining Faux Painted Rug Area](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wfb-placing-tape_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400946582628.jpeg)
Clean your surface, then measure off the area for your rug and place painter's tape to keep paints from mixing.
![Scoring Painter's Tape for Faux Painted Rug Scoring Painter's Tape for Faux Painted Rug on Wood Floor](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wfc-scoring-tape_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400946656769.jpeg)
To keep paint lines crisp, we used a utility knife and a level to cut straight lines through the painter's tape.
![Add a Border to Faux Painted Rug Red Paint Pouring into Container](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wfd-pour-paint_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400946843355.jpeg)
2. Paint the base coat. With your borders laid out, pour your base paint into a paint tray.
![Prepare Paint Roller for Faux Painted Rug Paint Roller in Brown Paint in Ribbed Tray](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wfe-paint-roller_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400946843360.jpeg)
Load the roller with your base paint. Remove any excess paint from the roller onto the ribbed tray.
![Use a Roller to Create a Faux Painted Rug Roller Painting Wood Floor Brown With Painter's Tape](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wff-roller-surface_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400946885588.jpeg)
Begin rolling base paint in your designated area, continuing until the area is completely painted. Touch up any necessary areas, and let the base coat dry.
![Measure Boundaries For Faux Painted Rug Borders Measure Boundaries For Faux Painted Rug Borders](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wfg-measure-next-layer_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400946843344.jpeg)
3. Add the second layer. For the next layer of our rug, measure for placement.
![Add a Second Layer to a Faux Painted Rug Brown Faux Painted Rug With Red Border](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wfh-paint-next-layer_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400946843349.jpeg)
Put down painter's tape to mark the boundaries and paint within the original borders.
![Painter's Tape Outlines Faux Painted Rug Brown and Red Faux Painted Rug With Painter's Tape](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wfi-painters-tape_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400946885469.jpeg)
After the second layer is dry, take up the painter's tape and lay more down to protect the layers and prepare for the faux fabric finish.
4. Add the faux fabric technique. Mix one part paint extender with four parts paint, and mix well. Pour the extended paint into a tray, remove excess and begin rolling onto the area in small sections.
![Faux Fabric Technique Using Paint and Steel Wool Pad Steel Wool Pad on Faux Painted Rug](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wfl-drag-wool-pad_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400949270313.jpeg)
Before the paint dries, have a partner follow behind with a steel wool pad, dragging it lightly over the paint, creating the faux fabric finishing touch. Continue painting and dragging the steel wool pads until you feel the faux finish looks complete.
![Faux Painted Rug With Fabric Texture Faux Painted Rug With Painter's Tape](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wfn-painters-tape_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400946843383.jpeg)
5. Finish the rug. Once you've covered the entire rug area, remove the painter's tape.
![Add a Decorative Touch to Faux Painted Rug Faux Painted Rug With Stenciled Fringe Detail](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/1/21/0/77201_dblg-Wfo-decorative-touch_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.436.85.suffix/1400946843569.jpeg)
Consider using a design stencil to add a final decorative finish, and a border design intended to mimic a rug fringe. Allow the paint to dry fully.