My “Deck Rug”

July 14, 2011 by FreddyandPetunia

**I’m leaving–again–in the morning for Chicago.**

And then for Hot-lanta Saturday around 5:30am. So I was pretty determined to keep focused on the deck rug project. Thankfully, the predicted rain held off so I could! But not those darned mosquitoes. : (

Well, basically, I’m finished.

When I return next week there will be some touch up and I’ll seal it! I see I will also need to re-coat the whole deck to look refreshed.

Sorry your view is upside down! But here’s the project in process!

You can sort of see the markings of the original plan. Luckily, it’s mostly faded, making the new approach easier!

A good friend (who used to be a painter for Tracy Porter) and I were going to paint a “koi fish pond” on the deck—just for fun! When we could never connect our schedules during good weather—it just never happened.

So– Plan B.

I had forgotten about La Plates and their customized outdoor dishes. But then Tobi Fairley featured them on her blog—- et voilà, a new idea!

I had already planned out a 10′ circular rug. The deck boards gave me natural “stripes.” And La Plates’ sample was shown in the perfect colors for my project! —Plus, I’ve ordered a large platter in the very pattern for mom!

You can also see that my urn-table is restored!!!

Catherine

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on July 14, 2011 at 5:30 pm | Reply SheilaG

Love it! What kind of paint did you use? And how on earth did you paint a perfect circle? 🙂

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- on July 14, 2011 at 5:48 pm | Reply freddyandpetunia
  
  Thank you!
  Making a great circle!
  –Find the center point of where you want to paint and hammer in a nail! Tie a loop at both ends of a string–the length will be determined by how big you want the circle. A 10′ circle–a 5′ length between loops!
  –One loop goes over the nail, the other around a pencil, and start drawing!
  –Oh, and I went to Lowe’s for Valspar’s deck paint!
  Catherine
  
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on July 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm | Reply Jean @ Typical Suburban Family

I veto the 5:30am leave time!!!! Three against one since I know the boys are on my side. You might get Delta’s vote but that is still 3 to 2…… We win!!!

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- on July 14, 2011 at 7:47 pm | Reply freddyandpetunia
  
  But we have to get back on time to buy WINE! No liquor sales on Sunday : ( Have to plan ahead, you know!
  Catherine
  
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on July 14, 2011 at 11:58 pm | Reply Kristy

Okay my fair weathered friend George has now decided we are moving into your back yard for the summer. What a fabulous shot from upstairs. Thankfully you used a higher res. photo in the post and I was able to steal it for my files to gaze upon. What a great job but after reading about the Koi pond I’m torn I wanted to see that too. And dear friend can i have your urn table?
Muahahahahaha from you know who.

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- on July 15, 2011 at 4:55 pm | Reply freddyandpetunia
  
  Kristy, you’re so funny! COME—bring George! Pick a guest room–or the back yard!
  
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on August 1, 2011 at 4:50 pm | Reply Kathy

Oh My Word!!! That is fabulous!!
I predict that this will be one of those things copied over & over out here in blogland…. Thanks for sharing… (stopping by from B/A)

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- on August 1, 2011 at 5:37 pm | Reply freddyandpetunia
  
  I hope others will share their versions!
  Catherine
  
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on August 1, 2011 at 5:49 pm | Reply Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating

Saw your deck over at Centsational Girl. Wow! What a great way to wake up a plain ol’ deck!

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on August 1, 2011 at 6:15 pm | Reply Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating

Wanted to add that I featured your deck painting project as part of my weekly “Metamorphosis Monday” post today.

http://www.imbusyprocrastinating.com/2011/08/metamorphosis-monday-4.html

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- on August 1, 2011 at 6:33 pm | Reply freddyandpetunia
  
  You are so kind!
  I LOVE the name of your blog, and have had LOTS of fun visiting since discovering it a few months ago!
  Catherine
  
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on June 15, 2012 at 3:57 am | Reply Sandy

Wow! Beautiful painted rug! How in the world did you paint the circle so perfect? The color you chose looks fabulous with the dark wood stain on the deck. Love the urn made into a table too!

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on July 25, 2012 at 7:03 am | Reply brandi

Your deck looks great! I love your painted rug.

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on July 25, 2012 at 9:28 am | Reply JuneA**

Saw your deck at Between Naps on the Porch–so very clever!!

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on July 27, 2012 at 6:42 am | Reply Cindy Rathke

Hi, I saw your deck at Between naps on the porch, too. What a fabulous idea and it looks great!

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on July 29, 2012 at 5:27 pm | Reply pamela ruff

Love Love Love!!!! I showed my husband as soon as I saw it and KNEW he would love it, too. We have a VERY large deck by our pool and it’s the perfect place to paint. Thank you for your inspiration!

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on July 6, 2014 at 10:31 pm | Reply Backyard Ideas - The Seasoned Homemaker

[…] How about painting a rug on your deck when it needs restaining. Again, lots of bang for your buck and not a lot of time, […]

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on June 12, 2015 at 6:39 pm | Reply Duane Thomas

Where can I get this pattern in a T

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on September 30, 2016 at 12:28 am | Reply Joyce Schrock

LOVE IT

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on July 19, 2020 at 9:07 am | Reply Shari

I did a painted deck rug. What kind of clear coat should I finish with?

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on August 3, 2020 at 9:03 am | Reply Kathleen Rogers

Did you have a template for the Monogram or just freehand??

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