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Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather

{Tutorial} Ballard Painted Striped Outdoor Rug Knock-Off

in Lifestyle on 04/08/13

This spring weekend was a perfect 10 here in Atlanta. The weather was gorgeous and I even pulled out my favorite summer wardrobe staple, white jeans (before Memorial Day, GASP), for our Braves game date night on Saturday night.
So between tomahawk chopping and watching basketball I was still able to sneak in a weekend project. Last week, we saw my back porch in it’s current state and all agree it could use some love. To begin giving some life to this space, I tackled a DIY Painted Outdoor Rug inspired by Ballard Designs.

Can you just imagine this setting on a dock?

With a lake behind it?
Friends floating on some tubes?
I have had my eye on an outdoor striped rug for the porch and know it would be just the thing to help anchor the space. Love these from Dash & Albert  and  Wayfair. (edited: sadly the Ballard version is no longer available).
 

 

However, at $300 a pop, it would have cost more than I want to spend on the entire back porch face lift. Also, since there is no roof on the porch, the thought of a $300 investment isn’t appealing because
it is going outside, after all!
diy striped rug
So what’s a girl to do?
 Never fear, when there’s a will, there’s a DIY way!
 Best part of this DIY way? It only cost $20.
Originally, I was going to buy this inexpensive outdoor rug from Home Depot for $20 to tackle this project. However, when I found this 6 x 9 plastic-y rug while on a thrift outing for $12, I thought it would be the perfect rug to do some DIY painted stripes.
This project took a little engineering so I brought in the reinforcements for a little help.
diy outdoor striped rug tutorial
Such big helpers!
To start, just measure your rug and decide how big your want your stripes. I went with 6 inches to give it a more bold wide stripe while still having the least amount of stripes possible (less taping!). I didn’t spend much time measuring and taping off. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful, y’all.
Don’t mind the aqua color, that was a “test” run-
I spray painted a section and left it outside in the rain for awhile just to be sure it wouldn’t peel off!
I started taping off my stripes and then realized that since the background of this rug was not one of the colors I wanted to use, I needed to give the entire rug a coat of the Rustoleum Heirloom White as a base (used two cans for this project). This would help prevent having to tape each line off twice. Always looking for shortcuts! For the blue, I used Rustoleum Gloss Navy Blue (only one can needed).
Oh yeah- and did I mention I used spray paint to do this?
Is there ANYTHING you can’t spray paint?
ballard diy inspired rug
If you are a perfectionist, I would not recommend this project because it would actually take a lot of time to get it perfect. If you are OK with something that will last a year, that you know is going to be mostly covered with furniture, and only costs $20- then this project is perfect!
Since the porch is nowhere near ready to be enjoyed, I pulled the chairs over from the fire pit to set this little area up in the backyard.  Who’s ready for happy hour?

(what, it’s only Monday?? ugh!)

This rug was featured on Knock-Off Decor!

Related posts:

DIY American Flag Pallet Knock Off Ceramic Giant Clam Shell DIY Floating Outdoor Curtains {Tutorial} How to Make Jonathan Adler Knock Off Letter Pillow

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  1. Rachel says

    Apr. 8, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    Heather, how pretty! I love the stripes, and that you did it yourself!
    following you now,
    xo
    floral&fudge

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 9, 2013 at 3:44 am

      Thanks for the note and for joining in on the fun!

      Reply
  2. Krista thehappyhousie says

    Apr. 10, 2013 at 3:21 am

    Looks fabulous! I need to make one for our deck for the summer. Thanks for sharing it!
    Krista @thehappyhousie

    Reply
  3. Di says

    Apr. 15, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Perfect. And much easier on the pocket book.

    Reply
  4. Luisa says

    Apr. 15, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Looks way better after that spray paint! Hopped over from BNOP 🙂

    Reply
  5. kelly arent-Copper Roof Interiors LLC says

    Apr. 16, 2013 at 1:25 am

    Hi there! I just found you from the link up. Happy I did!
    I love this simple little rug! Amd the fact you found it at a thrift store….wahooooo! Great project!
    Kelly

    Reply
  6. Huckleberry Love says

    Apr. 16, 2013 at 2:53 am

    Lookin' good! It looks just like your inspiration rugs. Can't beat it! 🙂

    We'd love for you to link up with us at Much Ado About Monday, if you get a chance. 🙂
    http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2013/04/much-ado-about-monday-no-5.html

    ~Emily
    http://www.huckleberrylove.com

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 16, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks for the invite! Just linked up!

      Reply
  7. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    Apr. 16, 2013 at 3:31 am

    Oh how fun, I love this idea and your rug turned out spectacular. I love your beautiful blue ceiling on the porch too. Amazing. Thanks so much for following and for linking to Inspire Me. I am your newest follower also. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  8. Shannon Madigan says

    Apr. 16, 2013 at 3:48 am

    Adorable rug… and I have a four legged helper that is just as helpful 🙂 (Thanks so much for sharing at Project Inspire{d} this week!)

    Reply
  9. Charity says

    Apr. 16, 2013 at 4:55 am

    Hi, I found you through Give me the Goods link up. I love that rug! I think you may have just inspired me to DIY one of my own. I love the idea of a rug outdoors but I would not want to cough up 300 dollars either. I would love it if you checked out my blog as well. Its
    http://www.joseandcharityspemberley.blogspot.com

    Reply
  10. Craftivity Designs says

    Apr. 16, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Great makeover! I love the crisp navy & white stripes. Looks great 🙂
    – Lora

    Reply
  11. Carissa Rasmussen says

    Apr. 16, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    awesome. love the adirondacks and the fun drink tray!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 16, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      Thanks! It definitely makes me ready for summer when I pull the tray out! It was actually a birthday gift from a sweet friend. (I think it came from Target.)

      Reply
  12. the cape on the corner says

    Apr. 16, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    looks great, i definitely want to try something like this!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 16, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      Thanks! I would love to see your finished product!

      Reply
  13. Jenna LaFevor says

    Apr. 18, 2013 at 2:32 am

    Hey Heather! Loved this sooo much that I just had to feature it on my blog! The post will be live in the morning: http://rainonatinroof.com
    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 18, 2013 at 5:23 pm

      Jenna- you ROCK! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  14. happyandharried says

    Apr. 18, 2013 at 3:38 am

    Wow! You make it sound so easy. I have seen painted rugs a lot, and wanted to do one. But I am scared of ruining it. Maybe I should start with a thrifted one too!
    Love your little helpers!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 18, 2013 at 5:25 pm

      Yes- I too was a bit nervous but I figured it was a little investment for the experiment. It was pretty easy, but like I said- it AIN'T perfect so don't set your expectations too high! I think it will do just fine though! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Deb Hrabik says

    Apr. 18, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    Love that Idea!
    Anything with stripes gets my attention.
    Thanks so much,
    Deb@LakeGirlPaints

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 22, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks. I am also completely smitten with stripes these days.

      Reply
  16. THREE MANGO SEEDS says

    Apr. 18, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    You did a great job! Love the blue stripes! Thanks for linking up to ITS PARTY TIME! XOXO, Clydia @ Three Mango Seeds

    Reply
  17. Lydia @ Huckleberry Love says

    Apr. 19, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Love this rug! And that you were able to make such a big impact for so little! This rug is just perfect for summer! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 22, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks! It does make me ready for summer!

      Reply
  18. Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly says

    Apr. 20, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Ohhh I love this! Thanks so much for sharing at Give Me the Goods Monday! Hope you party with us again next week!

    http://www.marriedfiling-jointly.com/2013/04/give-me-goods-week-4.html

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 22, 2013 at 2:35 pm

      Wow! Thanks Chelsea for the feature!

      Reply
  19. Heather SettingforFour says

    Apr. 22, 2013 at 1:21 am

    Great project for summer – this would look great on my deck – thanks for the idea! Thanks for sharing at Project Inspired – pinned it to our group party pinboard!!

    Reply
  20. Tanya Runkle says

    Apr. 22, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    I love this painted summer rug Heather!! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Pretty Things party this week, hope to see you again tonight for another great party!!

    xo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

    Reply
  21. Heather SettingforFour says

    Apr. 22, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    I featured you today here! http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/04/10-indoor-and-outdoor-home-projects.html I also pinned it to my linky party pinboard! Thanks for sharing at Project Inspired Linky Party!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 23, 2013 at 3:40 pm

      WOW! Thanks so much for the feature! You just made my day!

      Reply
  22. Madalyn McArthur says

    Apr. 23, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    It looks pretty perfect to me!

    Reply
  23. Tammy Snider says

    Jun. 19, 2013 at 3:21 am

    Your back patio looks great! It must feel so great to be ready for summer and all the fun entertaining. I can't wait to get mine in entertaining shape. I need to find some good thrift shop deals or it is going to take a long time to get everything done.

    Tammy @ The Colored Door

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Jun. 23, 2013 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks! Thrifting definitely helped me pull our patio together. Good luck and thanks for stopping in!

      Reply

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