How to Make an Area Rug From Vinyl Flooring Scraps

If you have leftover vinyl flooring scraps from a recent home improvement project, put them to good use by transforming them into a stylish vinyl area rug for your home. Because it is easy to clean and durable, a vinyl area rug is ideal for a child's play room, basement work area or for underneath your family's breakfast table.

Vinyl flooring scraps
Measuring tape
Scissors
220-grit sandpaper
Paintbrush
Paint roller
Liquid deglosser
Paint primer
Paint
Masking tape

Instructions

- 1
  Determine the size of the area rug you want to create based on how much vinyl flooring scraps you have and where you plan to put the rug in your home.
- 2
  Use a pair of sharp scissors to cut the vinyl flooring to the appropriate size for your new area rug.
- 3
  Sand the vinyl flooring with a piece of 220-grit sandpaper until you remove the vinyl's glossy finish. The vinyl should now appear dull.
- 4
  Clean and dry the vinyl flooring to remove any dust and debris.
- 5
  Apply a liquid deglosser to the vinyl and let it dry thoroughly. This will help the paint bond to the vinyl to improve the look and the durability of the area rug.
- 6
  Prime and paint the vinyl flooring to create your desired look. If you're creating a checkerboard pattern or border, use painter's tape to create the template for your rug design before painting.
- 7
  Allow the paint to dry completely.

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