Dying A Jute Rug

A natural fiber jute proves versatile and sustainable.

Dying a jute rug. I don t think anything else can be done as this is a natural fiber and a coarse one. Use as much as the dye packet as you want to reach the desired color. Jute may also be dyed a myriad of colors to provide different shapes and patterns in colorful carpets. The type of paint to use on jute rugs.

Stir the dye bath with a wooden stirring stick to evenly spread the dye. It has a water stain from a window being left open in the rain. Add the dye packet to the microwaved water and stir until it completely dissolves. Using the full packet will give you a more vibrant color.

Some cleaners dry these rugs face down to wick any browning issues to the back side. Prized for their long lasting and easy to clean properties jute and sisal rugs can make an ideal decoration to many rooms in the home. How to dye bathroom rugs. Transform a basic jute rug into an eye catching accent with the right type of paint.

Portion of the rug i made over on the hometalk video above. These versatile rugs can add a natural element for the eco conscious homeowner. The colors will be much deeper if using jute rope that is a natural brown color. During hometalk s facebook live broadcast i made over our large area rug below which is also a jute rug with a tan trim.

Dying provides a simple way to update your favorite bathroom rug to match a new color scheme. With heavily soiled jute rugs some cleaners wash giving them an acid side rinse to help prevent the browning and dry them quickly. The longer a jute rug takes to dry the more problems can arise. Just prior to dyeing add several large potfuls of boiling water which will give your rug a much better color result.

A fresh dye job can also cover old stains or rejuvenate a faded rug. Add the amount of liquid or predissolved dye required for your rug. Jute and sisal rugs are two natural fiber rug options that add warmth and floor protection to a home. Some manufacturers may mix jute fibers with synthetic fibers to create a stronger more durable carpet.

However jute rugs can become discolored stained or mildewed and you may need to know how to clean a jute rug with proper care. I have a jute rug in our guest room. Pin it for later the rug manufacturers have worked hard to make natural fiber rugs much softer and are blending them with cotton denim wool and chenille. It has been there many years.

Manufacturers are now dying and printing the natural fiber rugs especially jute so you can find some that are in a color or multi colored.