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DIY flooring: 5 budget projects
When a DIY enthusiast shared a £5 hack to change the colour of her carpets on a Facebook page called DIY on a Budget, it quite understandably went viral. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out so well for some homeowners, who ruined their carpets using her Dylon fabric dye technique.
Carpet dyeing is something that can be achieved professionally if your carpet is in good order, but it’s best not to try this one at home.
Dylon also weighed in to explain why dyeing your carpet in this way is unwise: ‘Fabric dye pods are only to be used in a front-loading automatic washing machine, they cannot be used by hand or painted onto fabric,’ says Rebecca Bland, Senior Brand Manager at Dylon.
‘The machine dyes are not suitable for wool and nylon, from which carpets are most commonly produced, as such materials cannot be recoloured with the use of domestic dyes. It’s important to note that carpets are often treated with a special finish to increase lifespan and prevent staining, which also means it cannot be dyed.’
But there are plenty of great DIY flooring ideas out there for flooring that do actually work. Here are five that Good Homes has tracked down on Instagram…
Photo: Lifestyle Floors
1. Painting lino
Lino is a really inexpensive flooring option, but you may find it can be a little plain and lacks character. We love this idea, painted freehand, to bring a bit of your own signature style to the space Like Rachael Haven Handmade has.
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2. Customising penny tiles
This DIY hack has been a big trend in recent years. Take sheets of mosaic penny tiles and cut out a message in a contrast colour before adhering to the floor and grouting. Go for an affirmative, optimistic message like Lust Living to start your day right.
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3. Floor stencilling
Stencils can be used on floor boards or plain tiles, giving the look of Victorian-style flooring on a budget if you have a little patience. The Dizzy Duck Designs stencil range has a lot of options to choose from.
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4. Paint a rug
Designer Lucy Tiffney painted an IKEA sissal rug with hardwearing masonry paint to create a stunning statement design. This is a great DIY flooring idea that – should it not work out for any reason – won’t ruin your floor!
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5. Self-adhesive floor tiles
In her rented home, Emma Jane Palin used self-adhesive vinyl floor tiles from B&Q to replace a previously carpeted floor.
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