Looking to add a vibrant touch to your front entryway this summer? Creating a DIY front door mat is a fun and easy way to make a welcoming statement without breaking the bank. Simply pick a plain coir mat as your base and let your creativity shine! Whether you opt for a cheerful sun design, a playful beach theme, or even a simple "Hello Summer" message, the possibilities are endless. With some paint and a sprinkle of imagination, you'll have a personalized and summery entrance that will brighten anyone's day as they step up to your door.
DIY Doormat Materials:
A plain doormat – coir mat / natural fibers (You can get one from Amazon)
A thick sponge
Outdoor Acrylic paint (I used pink + orange for grapefruit, feel free to substitute colors to achieve a different kind of fruit)
Scissors (no need for a Cricut machine or cutting machine)
You can get these items at most stores including Walmart, Home Depot, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, or any local craft store.
Step 1: Cut Your Sponge
First thing, shake out your doormat outside to eliminate any dust and loose fibers.
Then, take your sponge and draw a semi-circle shape against one of the long ends.
After that, put the remaining part of the cut sponge to the side.
Don’t throw that away just yet.
Step 2: Press Pink Slices Onto Your Mat
The next step is to pour some pink outdoor paint onto a paper plate and dip the semi-circle shaped sponge into it, heavily covering the bottom.
Firmly press the sponge stamp onto your mat and gently lift up.
Continue to cover your mat with this shape, alternating angles and dipping your sponge back into the paint after every application.
Given the rough surface texture of the mat, you may not cover the intended area completely.
This is fine, you can touch up these areas at the end for more crisp lines.
Once your mat is covered with the pink slices, let it dry for 30 minutes.
To speed up the process, you can use a blow dryer to dry the paint more quickly.
Step 3: Press Orange Thin Slices Onto Mat
Grab the leftover sponge piece and trim off the corners.
Then round them out until you achieve a crescent moon shape.
Pour the orange paint onto a paper plate and use the same stamping technique to apply the peels to the slices.
Finally, for the best results, let your custom doormat dry for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Touch Up Your Mat & Allow To Dry Completely
If needed, take a smaller sponge brush or stencil brush and touch up any areas you may have missed, firmly pressing down in a slow blotting motion.
In addition, a fun option is to add in slice marks with a lighter color paint if you prefer a more detailed look.
Allow your painted doormat to dry for 24 hours.
For extra protection, apply a coat of clear spray waterproof sealant.
