You ll probably think this is going to look awful when you start but just keep painting.
What knd of paint should i use on door mat.
The method you choose depends on the type of paint you use.
I used black paint and the sponge pouncer.
Personalized door mats are a great way to add a bit of spunk to your entry and greet guests with your own special message.
If your mat has been used on a floor it s probably very grimy and if it s black you can t see the grime.
I created my own stencil using 4 letters to saw get lost.
Put it on pretty heavy since it soaks into the coir.
Would you believe that i have actually never owned a doormat.
To finish your project gently remove the pins and stencil to reveal your message.
You can use a stencil tape it down and spray or paint with a sponge pouncer.
And i have the shirt to prove it i ended up making a cactus one door mat no stencil.
For any painting process though the surface should be clean and dry.
Either will work well.
But if you do you ll need an iron to adhere the freezer paper to the mat.
This doormat is not only useful but it adds some character and whimsy for your visitors.
Some of the stencil edges started to pull up as they got wet with paint so i used my finger to hold them in place as i went.
I personally really like oramask 813 stencil vinyl for any stencil projects.
If you are using a light color of paint use a light color of sharpie another quick tip.
Using your paint brush dab and brush the paint onto your rug.
Let them know you are happy to see them even before you open your door.
Using brush strokes got little tiny dots of paint everywhere.
Just firm stippling motions.
Use a stiff bristled paint brush or a stencil brush to tap the paint straight down onto the mat.
Now that i think about it it s kind of weird but we ve moved so often over the last five years that i didn t really accumulate anything that wasn t worth moving.
This stencil vinyl is my favorite to use and it is very sticky so it works well on the doormat.
I made several of them one year for holiday gifts.
Then just remove the tape.
You don t want to make sweeping motions because the paint will get underneath the stencil.
Should you use freezer paper or stencil vinyl.
Let s gather our supplies.
Allow plenty of time to dry.
One coir doormat i really love how this type of doormat works for this project.
This post shares my diy painted doormat including how to paint a coir doormat to last.
Dab the paint on.
The mat will soak up a lot of paint make sure you have plenty on hand before you begin.
It made a great conversation piece and cause lots of laughter.
Yes you can paint those mats.
Just fill in with paint.
