How to Create an Area Rug From Vinyl Flooring Scraps

Vinyl flooring is resilient, flexible and durable, which makes it the perfect background for a do-it-yourself area rug. Place vinyl area rugs under kitchen tables, in playrooms or as runners in back entryways or mudrooms. Add a decorative pattern to the vinyl and place the rugs in kitchens, laundry rooms or work areas for a comfortable alternative to bare, cold floors. Vinyl cuts easily and can be used in large or small rug sizes, depending upon the size of the scrap material.

Measuring tape
Sharp scissors or mat knife
Liquid deglosser
Primer and paint designed for use on vinyl
Painter's tape
220-grit sandpaper
Straight-edge

Instructions

- 1
  Calculate the size of the vinyl rug by determining where the rug will be used and the size of the vinyl flooring scraps available.
- 2
  Cut the vinyl flooring with scissors or a mat knife to the appropriate overall size of the rug.
- 3
  Place a dropcloth over your work area and the vinyl rug on the dropcloth to protect the area.
- 4
  Prepare the vinyl rug to receive paint by removing the glossy finish with 220-grit sandpaper. Wipe away the grit and dust from the sanded vinyl with a damp cloth.
- 5
  Apply a liquid deglosser and allow it to dry. This will improve paint bonding.
- 6
  Roll or spray a primer on to the rug surface and allow to dry.
- 7
  Apply paint to the primed surface. Use painter's tape and a straight-edge ruler to mask the flooring and create a pattern.

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