Stenciled, Refreshed Rug

I have had rugs on my mind. I would like 2 new ones for the kitchen, one for the side of my bed, and a new one for the TV room. I look, and look, and look, and look everywhere! I look for deals, I look for colors, and I look for makeovers ideas. I look around even when I don’t need a rug. So, I decided to make my own Stenciled, Refreshed Rug.

I painted one wall in our TV ROOM “A Hint of Olive” by Ace Hardware. I LOVE how it turned out.

You can also view my pinkish frames, my pinkish pillow, my lampshade, the floating frames, AND my “pass it along gift-a handcrafted decoupage can” made by Debbie Doos on the table here.

*This post was updated November 2025. This could mean that some of the links have been removed and some photos have been updated.

I have a green rug that is OK. It worked well for awhile, but now it is just OK for me. This became my pallet:

These became my tools. A regular old paint brush, a stencil and paint:

Yes, I used interior satin paint! I went to Wal-mart and had them color match “Summer Sonnet” by Ace Hardware. Now I could get started…

I first painted along the lines that were already on the rug. Easy! Then, on a piece of paper I drew out a pattern where I wanted each stencil to be placed.

There is no rhyme or reason to the pattern, but YOU can make YOURS however YOU want.

With my regular paint brush I dabbed the paint through the stencil. Seriously SO easy!

It is so much better than what I was hoping for.

Don’t you just love my much desired makeshift slip cover. (I will get one soon)

The refreshed, painted rug adds texture and interest to our freshly painted room, doesn’t she?

Now I have a “NEW”rug! I can’t believe how nicely she turned out. Happy me! Happy new rug!

*New Edit November 2025: Since first posting this rug tutorial in 2012, I put the rug on our balcony porch. It held up for 6 years, The sun and heat did fade the paint. So I did a refresh of the paint with the same paint and stencil. You can find that tutorial here.

FYI-Since I have refreshed and painted the rug, I have already vacuumed it, and tried using a wet sponge over the paint, in case I ever need to clean up an oily food spot. The paint remained in tact! The painted areas are a tiny bit stiff, but not unbearable or uncomfortable with bare feet.

Don’t forget I shared with you how to make a Shower Curtain Rug, as well. Both of these ideas are fun, creative and inexpensive in comparison as to how much rugs cost.

I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial on how to change up and make a Stenciled, Refreshed Rug. It was a very fun project for me and I imagine you will enjoy using your imagination, too.

Now go cut a rug! And make it a wonderful day!