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