To make it more durable use primer first.
Can you paint a doormat.
Anywho i m going to show you how to paint a doormat without a machine.
It s a 30 x48 and i love the larger size.
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.
Most doormats are 18 x30 and i wanted something bigger to fit the larger rug.
Transfer paper not a super sticky kind.
I picked up one from ikea but you can get one online here.
Sealer will help your painted door mat last longer.
Paint your door mat.
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.
You need to seal and protect these rugs.
Card stock pencil something to cut the pattern with and tape.
Watch my video to see how to paint and personalize your door mat.
You can also do this with a brand new mat as well if you don t want the raw material to show.
Paint brush with a flat edge you do not want a super small one or this project will take you much longer.
Doormat you can find them at home depot ikea or amazon just to name a fewoutdoor acrylic paint which you can get at the craft store.
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.
You can read more about that here.
A vinyl stencil which i will show you how to create with your cricut.
Spray paint the doormat a solid color if you wish to cover up an old design or logo.
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.
Supplies you will need.
You can certainly paint your outdoor mat any color but since we are celebrating rainbow week we decided to use a rainbow of colors.
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.
You also can use masking tape to block off design areas on the doormat that you do not wish to paint.
The only time consuming.
So there you go a cute door mat.
Thank you a plain coir doormat.
Let the paint dry completely before applying the stencil.
The t shape of the pin head keeps the.
I found this pretty grey and cream patterned rug at target for 24 99.
Seal your door mat.
Dab the paint on.
Folk art outdoor acrylic paint.
And i have the shirt to prove it i ended up making a cactus one door mat no stencil.
What i started with.
And here is tip.
Secure the poster board to the doormat with t pins.
