It is a wool.
Dye a large rug.
The owner didn t want to get rid of the rug it was seriously soft and comfy in her home office so she used a diy dye process to mask the stain and return the rug to service.
It may be treated against sun fading which may effect how the material accepts and holds the dye.
If you are using a powder dye predissolve the dye in 2 cups of boiling water.
Spray the carpet until you have the preferred color.
Add the amount of liquid or predissolved dye required for your rug.
The more synthetic in the fabric the less dye it will absorb.
The weight of the rug will also be a factor heavy rugs won t hold the dye as well.
It s hard to rinse the rug thoroughly so there s a risk that moisture on the rug could cause stains.
Since it is an indoor outdoor carpet.
No hassle dye a rug with regular latex paint keep it soft.
If it won t accept a new color.
Both companies send the rugs out of town to a specialist who understands carpet dyes and the chemicals used.
Using a spray bottle is an interesting idea for applying dye to large items.
Stir the dye bath with a wooden stirring stick to evenly spread the dye.
You can keep your color fresh by setting it with a vinegar and salt solution both during and after the dying process.
The type of material nylon rayon polyester etc will also effect how it accepts and holds the dye.
Wet the carpet and place it outside on a plastic tarp.
Have an old rug that doesn t match your style anymore.
Different fabrics do absorb the dye differently.
Cotton is probably the most reliable and what i have the most experience with.
Just prior to dyeing add several large potfuls of boiling water which will give your rug a much better color result.
Grab a bottle of rit dye and watch this to get the rug of your dreams without the big cost of replacin.
It might be easier to put new covers on your furniture cushions.
Large rugs don t fit in the dryer so you can t really heat set the dye.
Depends on the material of the rug.
The larger the rug the harder to dye it.
I have dyed a lot of clothes but never a rug.