Many people throw away their old rugs, they figure that they have no use for their discolored unattractive look, so why bother? However, these days over-dyeing is a great new trend that not only rejuvenates your old rugs but also instills a habit of recycling. Over dyeing is the art of dying old rugs with a new original color to renovate them and add a fresh new look to them.  But often people are still skeptical about overdyeing.

• Will it last?
• Does it really work?
• Will it stain my floor?

Such unanswered questions lead to people just throwing away their old rugs! Rugs that could have been put to good use through overdrying. Another issue people have with over-dyeing is how expensive it is! Many places charge over $1000 to overdyed a simple jute rug or carpet! More often than not people would rather prefer to add a little more amount to this cost invest in a new rug or carpet! Furthermore, there are a number of other issues that arise with overdyeing, especially with the colors that might be hard to dye. People find it quite a hassle and thus resort to the easiest option of buying a new one altogether! However, half of these ‘problems’ are due to a lack of information on getting the best results through over-dyeing. And it is due to all these problems that we have compiled a guide which will answer all your queries! You will find all your answers regarding dyeing your rug pad below along with cheaper alternatives as well.

Overdyed Blue Rugs

While it’s no secret that the color light blue is harder to dye on any fabric, this doesn’t mean that you can’t overdye it. Overdyed rugs have been in trend for quite some time now and they aren’t going anywhere soon either! Overdyed blue rugs are very fashionable and with a little more precision, any rug pad can be overdyed blue. Overdyed rugs transform your space and create a sense of grandeur and add an artistic touch to your home. 

Can Be Overdyed

Almost any type or color of rug can be overdyed. While some colors are harder to overdye than others, they still, in theory, can be overdyed. Any old rug or even a slightly used wool rug that you don’t fancy can be overdyed. Whether it’s a hand-me-down that’s been sitting in your attic for a month or a 2-month-old rug which you stained by accident. Something to note about overdyed rugs is that certain practices can make them fade away. Cleaning your rug aggressively regularly will eventually cause the color to fade away! Also, cleaning certain spots aggressively will leave your rug with a patch of discolored area. Extreme exposure to sunlight can also cause fading of the dye. So be super careful with your rugs’ maintenance especially the ones that cost a fortune!

Can’t Be Overdyed

There are only a few types of rugs that can’t be overdyed, the main ones are synthetic types and hand-tufted. Hand-tufted rugs can be a menace to dye. Even though you can go through the dyeing process with them but after the dye, the rug starts to fall apart. The reason for this is that these rugs cannot handle the dye retention and dye saturation process. Customers must be careful when buying overdyed synthetic rugs as they can easily be scammed. Synthetic fibers such as nylon cannot be overdyed, any overdyed synthetic rugs on the market are only made to look overdyed. Synthetic materials cannot retain any dye after the dye has turned solid. The colors are added before the fibers are glued on to the rug body. It is important that you do not try to overdye your synthetic rugs as they will no  be able to retain the colors! This will then be a waste of your time, money and effort Moroccan. 

Result

If you get your rugs done professionally, then your rug will come back looking better than ever! Over dyeing your rug gives it a deep, rich and saturated look that will surely make it the center of attention in your dining room. It’s certainly the pop of color every room needs. Even if you don’t end up liking your overdyed rug then that’s no issue as the dye can also be removed easily. However, the method of removing dyes can be somewhat costly! So we recommend you to give it a lot of thought before going through with it. Also, if possible get your rug overdyed by a reliable source.

Clean Overdyed Rug

Cleaning overdyed rugs are quite a tricky task and if done wrong, may ruin your whole rug. The first step is always to do a dye test. You can do this by adding a high pH solution to your rug or try the simpler method of testing the rugby pouring hot water on the front and back. If the dye bleeds with either of those then you need to use a dye stabilizer on your rug. Make sure you go through this step first as most people do not bother with this! Because of this negligence, the dye ends up bleeding and permanently ruins the rug! For spot cleaning, you will need a bucket of water, vinegar, and a bar of dish soap or liquid. We recommend you to use a mild dish soap that does not have a strong scent. Moving on, after you have your mixture ready, use a clean white cloth and soak it in the mixture. Start to apply it gently on your rug. When applying the mixture, do not scrub as this can damage the fibers of your rug beyond repair. Furthermore, it can cause the dyes to bleed and fade! After you’re done cleaning, you now need to dry your rug. Do not put your overdyed rug under direct sunlight as this will cause the colors to fade. Instead, you can use a blower or a heater to dry your rug. Make sure your overdyed rug has been thoroughly dried. This is because any moisture left will only attract more dirt and soil which will decrease the lifespan of your precious rug.  Now that you’ve cleaned your rug, place it wherever you want to!

Overdyed My Rug

Now this one is a bit tricky and something that should only be done if you have a background in dyeing. Getting your rug overdyed can be expensive so people often can not afford it. We decided to make a list to help you overdye your rug, all by yourself!

• DIY Overdyed Rug
• Supplies
• Wool/Silk/Cotton Area Rug
• All-Purpose Dye
• Fabric Protector Spray
• Plastic Tarp
• Garden Water Hose
• Spray Bottle

Instructions

-Vacuum your rug: It is important to thoroughly vacuum your rug to remove any major dust on it.

-Wet the carpet: Soak your carpet lightly in water and place it outside on a plastic tarp.

-Make the solution: Wear rubber gloves and mix ½ cups of an All-Purpose Dye of your desired color with 2 cups of almost boiling water.

Pour the Dye Solution into a Spray Bottle

-Safety Warning: The Dye solution may be too hot and could potentially burn you, hence wear protective clothing and mitts on your hands.

-Keep the temperature constant: To achieve a dye color that is consistent throughout your rug, make sure your dye solution always remains a kind hot. If you feel it starting to cool then place it in the microwave for a few minutes and continue spraying.

-Start Spraying: Spray the dye solution onto your rug until the rug begins to look like your desired color. This may take a large amount of dye so make sure to have loads. If your dye solution is finished then make a new batch using the same method that you used to make the previous one. 

-Use a Dye Fixative: After you’re done spraying, make sure to use a dye fixative on your rug. This will help reduce dye bleeding and retain most of the color.

-Rinse: Spray your carpet with a garden hose at full pressure, make sure to keep rinsing until the water running off from your carpet has no dye in it.

-Hang to Dry: Let the kilim rug hang in sunshine till it is completely dry.

Use Fabric Protector once dry

Note: You must have knowledge of working with dyes and rugs. Only try this on an old inexpensive rug rather than an expensive one or a family heirloom. If you mess up over-dyeing the rug yourself then some parts of the dye will always remain there! Yes! No matter how much you try to remove them, they will remain intact!. So make sure you know what you’re doing and that you try it on an inexpensive rug.

Making of Overdyed Teal Rugs

Our website boasts a collection of various overdyed teal rugs and similar colors. Many of these are hand made and dyed in New Zealand while some of the Tea Washed designs come from Asian countries such as Pakistan and India.

How Can We Find?

Overdyed teal, rugs are easily available on the market and online as well. However, it is important to do your research before buying one to make sure you are not being sold inferior goods. Some brands tend to sell overdyed rugs at a higher price than their actual worth. This is why we recommend you to gather information about various brands and compare the prices of the rugs of your liking. Here at RugKnots, we sell quality overdyed teal rugs at an affordable price. Feel free to visit us at any time!

Decor Overdyed Teal Rugs

It’s important for the colors of your overdyed rug to go with the rest of the color pallet in your room. Not only colors but the other patterns present in your space, such as wallpapers or even wall art, should work in accordance with your rug. You can decorate overdyed rugs by matching your furniture colors around them. In the case of an overdyed teal rug, you can try and make a contrast with your couch's colors or pillows, etc. For instance, you may use neon colors pillows or wall art. One of my absolute favorites is a sea-inspired living room. This trend has been followed by a lot of interior designers and lifestyle bloggers as well. Teal is associated with sea life and tropical coasts but despite its earthy feel, it’s also a modern classic in interior design. When rich overdyed teal rugs are paired with similar shades of blue, it creates a very sea-like and cool environment. Add in decoration articles of your choice and pillows of contrasting colors that add on to the aesthetic of the room.

Top 5 Overdyed Blue Rugs 

The color blue is a prime candidate for overdrying. The naturally saturated look of blue and its derivatives mean it looks good on any type of overdyed rugs. So here is a list of 5 of the most popular overdyed blue rugs that are available at relatively affordable prices. 

1. Overdyed Persian Rugs

These handwoven rugs are usually made from either wool, silk or a mixture of both. They come from countries in the Middle East like Iran and Iraq and South Asian countries like Pakistan and India. The pure silk rugs are very fine and have a shiny finish! This makes them hard to overdye but they end up looking very high end if done correctly. The more typical sort of Persian rugs is woolen rugs that have a more earthy rich colored look. Persian rugs all look very good if overdyed right. Overdyed Blue Persian rugs and related colors are the most popular colored overdyed rugs. Navy blue and lighter shades of blue really bring out the texture in Persian rugs. These colors can help transform your old Persian rugs into rejuvenated new rugs.

2. Vintage Overdyed Rugs

Having vintage rugs in your home is quite the trend these days and you can have an edge on that by keeping vintage overdyed rugs in your home. Vintage overdyed blue rugs cost relatively less compared to newer overdyed rugs and can add a good rustic look to your home. Vintage Rugs can be bought separately just as used rugs! You can then overdye them or you can buy them already overdyed with the latter being more expensive. Blue vintage overdyed rugs add a cozy watery look to your room and can bring a whole new dynamic to your room. Vintage overdyed rugs can be available in all sorts like traditional blue oriental rugs and such, which makes them easily accessible.

3. Nuloom Overdyed Rugs

NuLOOM rugs can also work well as overdyed rugs. The amazing complicated designs of nuloom rugs can make them great candidates for overdyeing! This is because the patterns look very appealing covered with a shade of consistent color on them. NuLOOM blue overdyed rugs are a very popular trend these days and the patterns can work well in a room with light furniture and give your room a light fresh feel. These rugs work well in young children’s rooms as the fun patterns of nuLOOM rugs can work well with the colorful decor of children’s rooms.

4. Overdyed Geometric Sofia Rugs

Sofia Rugs are a relatively new sort of rug, they’re contemporary styled, soft modern rugs that are loomed with various materials. Geometric Sofia rugs use a technique called power looms to weave the threads. Geometric Sofia rugs come designed with beautiful geometric shapes, but overdyed blue Sofia rugs work best. These rugs with their intricate and complex geometric shapes look very classy with a layer of sharp saturated blue over them. They can bring the extra punch that you need in your room. These rugs work best in professional settings, such as a home office or professional studio places.

5. Blue Derivative Overdyed Rugs 

Since blue is the most common color of overdyed rugs, any color that is a derivative of blue can work.  The colors Cyan, Turquoise, Aqua, and Aquamarine are combinations of mainly blue and green. You can create various combinations of these colors by making dye solutions blending blue and green with other colors yourself. As we mentioned before, DIY overdyeing can give you greater creative control over what color you want! You can make dye solutions to your pleasing. So many of these combinations should work very well in your home decor! The colors, Indigo, Lilac, Purple and Violet are combinations of mainly blue and red. Like we mentioned previously, creating such dark shades can give your room a more romantic and intimate vibe due to the nature of such colors. Going DIY with your overdyeing is the best way to achieve your desired color! This way you get to make your dye solution according to your liking. You just need to follow each step with complete perfection!

If you are looking for a hassle-free approach then buy overdyed rugs at Rugknots! A place where you will be catered to according to your need for the perfect overdyed rug.