Dying A Jute Rug

These versatile rugs can add a natural element for the eco conscious homeowner.

Dying a jute rug.

It has a water stain from a window being left open in the rain. 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. During hometalk s facebook live broadcast i made over our large area rug below which is also a jute rug with a tan trim. I don t think anything else can be done as this is a natural fiber and a coarse one.

Stir the dye bath with a wooden stirring stick to evenly spread the dye. Jute and sisal rugs are two natural fiber rug options that add warmth and floor protection to a home. Portion of the rug i made over on the hometalk video above. Just prior to dyeing add several large potfuls of boiling water which will give your rug a much better color result.

Add the amount of liquid or predissolved dye required for your rug. See the video below for the full hometalk live plus the finished transformation at the end of the video. I have a jute rug in our guest room. If you are using a powder dye predissolve the dye in 2 cups of boiling water.

A fresh dye job can also cover old stains or rejuvenate a faded rug. Add the dye packet to the microwaved water and stir until it completely dissolves. Jute may also be dyed a myriad of colors to provide different shapes and patterns in colorful carpets. The longer a jute rug takes to dry the more problems can arise.

Some cleaners dry these rugs face down to wick any browning issues to the back side. There is nothing to be done about it except someday if i can get the man power i will reverse the rug so the stain is under the bed. 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. Some manufacturers may mix jute fibers with synthetic fibers to create a stronger more durable carpet.

The colors will be much deeper if using jute rope that is a natural brown color. With heavily soiled jute rugs some cleaners wash giving them an acid side rinse to help prevent the browning and dry them quickly. The type of paint to use on jute rugs. Transform a basic jute rug into an eye catching accent with the right type of paint.

However jute rugs can become discolored stained or mildewed and you may need to know how to clean a jute rug with proper care. How to dye bathroom rugs. A natural fiber jute proves versatile and sustainable. Using the full packet will give you a more vibrant color.

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.