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Artificial Turf Rug The grass is always greener on this fun artificial-turf throw rug. From "B. Original" episode DBOR-145

Come home to a great tile-and-turf rug!

Bring a taste of the outdoors into your home with this fun, garden-inspired rug made with artificial turf and terra cotta tile. B. Original host Michele Beschen walks you through the steps to make this easy rug, which glues together with construction adhesive for a good look that really lasts.

This project is a natural for the mud room, inside the front door or anywhere else you want a resilient rug with a fun sense of style. And it's a great way to B. Original with your floors.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Enjoy your long-lasting, great looking rug!

Materials:

industrial-style rubber doormat
artificial turf remnant, ¼" to ¼" thick
3 large, decorative terra cotta tiles
construction adhesive for rubber and vinyl
putty knife or adhesive spreader
rope or other trim (optional)
marker
box cutter or utility knife
metal straight edge

Note: You will want to use tiles the same thickness as the artificial turf so that everything stays flush in the finished rug.

• Cut your artificial turf remnant to the same size as the doormat. If you want to add trim to the final rug, cut the turf about ¼" smaller than the mat all the way around.

• Turn the turf piece turf-side down and position the terra cotta tiles where you want them for the final rug. Trace each tile with the marker (figure A).

• Remove the tiles and cut away the traced portions using a box cutter and straight edge (figure B). Cut just inside the line to make the turf fit tight to your tiles.

• Set the turf aside and make sure your doormat is turned back-side. You'll be gluing the turf to the back of the doormat.

• In a well-ventilated area, use a putty knife or plastic adhesive spreader to apply an even coat of construction adhesive to the back of the turf (figure C). Make sure cover the entire doormat and use a multi-purpose adhesive that adheres to rubber and vinyl.

• Line up the turf on the back of the doormat and adhere them together (figure D).

• Butter the back side of each terra cotta tile with construction adhesive and place them in the turf cut-outs (figure E). Tug up on the turf when adhering the tiles so the tile doesn't sit on top of the turf.

• Let the adhesive cure for about 24 hours before using the rug. You can trim out the edge of the turf with rope or similar materials.