Paint brush with a flat edge you do not want a super small one or this project will take you much longer.
Can you paint a doormat.
Many indoor doormats are made with softer carpet or woven fabrics and can be treated more like a small rug than a sturdy outdoor doormat when cleaning.
I found this pretty grey and cream patterned rug at target for 24 99.
Secure the poster board to the doormat with t pins.
And i have the shirt to prove it i ended up making a cactus one door mat no stencil.
You can read more about that here.
So there you go a cute door mat.
If you don t want to make your own design i made a simple house outline that you can.
You also can use masking tape to block off design areas on the doormat that you do not wish to paint.
And here is tip.
A vinyl stencil which i will show you how to create with your cricut.
Paint your door mat.
I picked up one from ikea but you can get one online here.
Card stock pencil something to cut the pattern with and tape.
Anywho i m going to show you how to paint a doormat without a machine.
Most doormats are 18 x30 and i wanted something bigger to fit the larger rug.
You can also do this with a brand new mat as well if you don t want the raw material to show.
A plain black rubber mat can look more welcoming if it s painted and painting rubber mats might not be as difficult as you think.
You can certainly paint your outdoor mat any color but since we are celebrating rainbow week we decided to use a rainbow of colors.
Using brush strokes got little tiny dots of paint everywhere.
Thank you a plain coir doormat.
Watch my video to see how to paint and personalize your door mat.
Transfer paper not a super sticky kind.
It s a 30 x48 and i love the larger size.
There is however a little story behind this finished project last year during rainbow week i fell in love with the wooden floor mat and then promptly ran out of time to give it a try.
Dab the paint on.
Let the paint dry completely before applying the stencil.
The only time consuming.
Seal your door mat.
Spray paint the doormat a solid color if you wish to cover up an old design or logo.
What i started with.
You need to seal and protect these rugs.
Supplies you will need.
Depending on the kind of wear it gets you can use primer and exterior house paint or specialty paint from folks who really know rubber tire and auto accessory dealers.
Sealer will help your painted door mat last longer.
How much longer it s going to be protected is going to depend on which paint and sealer combination you use and how exposed your door mat is to the elements and foot.
To make it more durable use primer first.
Folk art outdoor acrylic paint.
