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Sunday, January 8, 2012

Fabric and Vinyl Rug Inspired by Pinterest

I was looking everywhere for a new kitchen rug in bright, vibrant colors that matched my kitchen and I was having no luck.  And then I came across this pin on Pinterest and was inspired to make my own rug!!  I was so excited to get started because I love a good DIY project.
Diane over at In My Own Style shares an ingenious tutorial on how to make your own rug using fabric and vinyl flooring.  I immediately headed to Joann's and picked out my fabric.  Then I went to Lowe's to get the vinyl remnant, spray adhesive and water based polyurethane.

I loved the fact that I could pick any fabric that I wanted and I could make it myself for a fraction of the cost.  How much better can it get?

Diane gives very detailed directions in her tutorial HERE but it really is pretty simple.  I put newspaper down and did it all on my dining room table.
  • Cut your vinyl remnant to the size you want.  Mine measures 3 ft x 4 ft.
  • Spray the vinyl with spray adhesive.
  • Spread your fabric out over the vinyl and smooth out.
  • Apply two coats of polyurethane 
  • Once that is dry, flip over the vinyl.  Spray more adhesive to the edges of the fabric, fold over and smooth the fabric out.  Then use duct tape to make sure it sticks to the vinyl.
  • Apply two coats of poly to the fabric edges.
  • When dry, flip over and apply a few more coats of polyurethane.  I did 3 more coats like Diane recommended.
  • The only thing I added was a rug gripper to the back so my rug didn't slide around.  I just wanted to make sure it didn't move around in my kitchen.

I absolutely love my new kitchen rug!!  I love the fabric.  It is so bright and cheery.  I smile every time I walk in the kitchen and look at it.  Plus it is so easy to clean.  The best part is showing it off to everyone that comes over. 
If you need a new kitchen rug, I definitely recommend making your own.  I think you will be really happy with your finished product.  And I have to add that I don't know what I would've done if I hadn't found this tutorial on Pinterest!  I'd probably still be looking for a rug so thank goodness for Pinterest!!
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61 comments:

  1. Love this idea! Thanks! It is beautiful!

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  2. I desperately need a new kitchen rug... and I want a super bright and fun one because my kitchen currently has no theme... other than old... I am thinking a fun multi-colored chevron... and I so wish I still lived close by so you could make it for me? Can you ship me a rug?

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  4. Wow - who would have thought? This is awesome!

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  5. Great project and the fabric is beautiful! I'd love for you to stop by and share this at the Make it Great Monday Linky party over at Etcetorize (http://etcetorize.blogspot.com). It's open now~

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  6. BRILLIANT! What a great way to incorporate fabrics that match your decor - thank you so much for sharing!
    Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker

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  7. like it looks awesome come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  8. That turned out so gorgeous! Awesome job! Visiting from Life Made Lovely :)

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  9. This turned out great. Never thought about making my own rug before. What kind of fabric did you use?

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  10. Very fun rug - love the colors and patterns!

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  11. GREAT JOB!!! I love Pinterest! Thanks so much for linking up to Made With Love! I'm featuring you on my FB page tomorrow! http://www.facebook.com/SewChatty

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  12. Great Idea,thanks for sharing with us at Creative Mondays :)

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  13. What a great idea - I've come across other DIY rugs but this is the first with fabric. Love it!! BTW - Good fabric choice... this is one of my favorite fabrics! I stopped over from Tuesday Confessional and glad I did - I am a new follower :) AJ@queenofmynest

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  15. Hi Kara! How cute!!! These colors and this pattern is adorable!!!!! Great job! Thank you for sharing this project! Best To You- Beth

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  16. This is SO smart! I really do love the fabric you picked out, too! We are having a link party today and I know our readers would LOVE this idea!

    www.uncommondesigns@yahoo.com

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  17. Very cool! I love the fabric you picked too! Great project and easy to follow directions. Thanks for sharing it! Posting on my FB page now.

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  18. That's brilliant, and I love that fabric. I recovered two salvaged chairs with it this last summer. :-)

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  19. Love this - how cool - and do I ever have fabric!

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  20. Wow! Love this idea! I'm having a linky party too! I would love it if you would link this post up to it! Here is the link http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com/one-stop-shoppe-linky-party-2 Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Um, AMAZING! I would never think to make my own rug - this is so smart and you make it look easy. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. This is brilliant! I'll be looking at fabric with a whole new eye now. I wonder how long it will hold up? I like the idea of making it non-skid.

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  23. Awesome! I love the idea of this. The fabric you choose is so colorful LOVE that! I would love it if you would be willing to link up to our new party going on now. Thanks.

    http://kadie-sevenalive.blogspot.com/2012/01/link-it-up-thursday-2.html

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  24. I love your new rug! I recognized the fabric from fabric.com, I spend way too much time looking at fabric online just for fun :) I need a kitchen rug too, but I'm having a hard time finding the perfect size, even if I am going to just paint it or cover it in fabric!! I'm your newest member :) If you have a moment I'd love it if you visited me at AllThatBringsJoy.blogspot.com :)

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  25. That looks fabulous! I may have to try this!

    Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party! I will be featuring this tomorrow! :)

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  26. What a clever idea! I love Pinterest too! Thank you for sharing this one.

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  27. This is awesome! I love your fabric too.


    I'm your newest follower! Stopping by from Happy Hour Projects. Hope you can visit me too at www.actfastchef.blogspot.com

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  28. Hi, Kara

    I love your fabric and it looks amazing!

    Vanessa

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  29. I love the bright colors too - store bought rugs are usually so bland!

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  30. This is such a great idea. Yours looks great. Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.

    Melanie
    www.bearrabbitbear.com

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  32. This is beautiful!! Can't believe it!

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  33. What an awesome idea!! Thanks for sharing!

    Merilee

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  34. I love this idea, and the bright colors you chose. WELL DONE

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  35. What a terrific idea! I'm going to try this, for sure.

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  36. Wow! That is such an awesome project! Love how easy it is to customize by picking the perfect fabric for your room. Featuring your post on my Facebook page today!

    Jenn

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  37. Oh, brilliant! We have a very small spot for our kitchen table, and a standard-sized rug is 4 inches too long. I've been looking for a size that might work for months now - this looks like a great solution to choose my own size!

    So if I am reading this right, it should be spill-resistant as well with the polyurethane, right? (My one-year-old has just learned the dog LOVES when she throws the food she doesn't want to try, LOL!)

    Adrianne
    www.happyhourprojects.com

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  38. Love your choice of fabric! Really terrific job! Thanks so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday!

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  39. This is SOOO great! I'm pinning it (and stealing it) to use for my laundry room makeover!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    And thanks SO much for linking up at Feature Friday Free-for-All this week!

    ~Abbie (www.fivedaysfiveways.com)

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  40. Love the fabric choice! Very cool!

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  41. I am featuring your rug tomorrow for Feature Friday Free-for-All!

    Thanks for linking up your awesomeness! : )

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  42. I hope you don't mind I am sharing this project on my blog this morning - it is so great! Take care, laura

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  43. Hi! I was wondering how your rug has weathered. Is it still nice? How do you wash it? I would love a kitchen rug but am afraid I would get it too messy...

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  44. I have loved this fabric for a while, but didn't know what to do with it! I love this! Do you mind telling me how it feels under your feet, like when it is wet? Thanks!!!

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  45. such a smart solution!! I've shared your post here: http://dollarstoremom.com/2012/01/pinterest-picks-24/

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  46. Just be sure you roll it and don't bend or fold it. They will crack. I paint on the back of vinyl and then use the polyurethane. I love the idea of using fabric and the gripper on the back.

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  47. I love the idea how to make your own rug. I can't wait to start on my hallway! Where can I find the "vinyl remnant"? I am having hard time looking for it! Thanks!


    Carrie

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    1. Never mind! I found it!! Thanks

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  48. Nice rug - I think I'd like to tackle this project soon.

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  49. I am half way through this project and I think I messed up .... :-(
    I applied OIL based polyurethane, and as I was brushing it on, I could feel the adhesive dissolving under the fabric. Sure enough, the fabric is peeling right off the vinyl. I continued with the poky application and its drying now .... kinda. Did I ruin it?

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  50. I am not sure if I understand what the vinyl is, is this the clear vinyl that fabric stores sell in a roll. The same one you can use as a clear tablecloth?

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  51. Hey I would love to make one of these I was wondering where tom purchase the vinyl?
    Thanks,
    Clara

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  52. Its great idea to adopt, different shades are looking attractive on it.

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  53. Hey what happens once you apply the poly - does it change the feel of the fabric? I've never used it before.

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  54. Thanks for posting and your rug turned out great! I have this linked to my rugs post as well today, nice job!

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  55. does the rug curl up, I want to make one but my husband says it could be a big trip hazard...

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  56. I shared this post here -http://jamesandleighann.blogspot.com/2012/09/rug-for-kitchen.html

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  57. Would you mind making a step by step video tutorial on youtube or a tep by step guide showing how you made this, both tutorials seem confusing to me because im a visual learner. How did you adhere the grip behing the mat and where did you buy it?

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  58. Using a bright kichen rug made of vinyl fabric is a great option. Since the rug is made up of vinyl, it is highly durable and water resistant. This makes the rug maintainance free.

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  59. you mentioned that it is easy to clean. How do you clean it?

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  60. thanks so much for sharing this idea! i am wondering how it is holding up for you? i would like to make one for our foyer, which is an area that attracts a lot of dirt and would need cleaned often~

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