Just firm stippling motions.
What kind of paint should i use on door mat.
I went over mine 5 times with a light spray.
You can also use freezer paper for a stencil.
You may need to use two coats and be sure to let the paint dry thoroughly between coats.
If you use folk art outdoor acrylic paint let it dry for 48 hours before setting the mat out.
I used almost the entire bottle of black paint.
If you just tape down the stencil then using a foam pouncer stencil the design with not too much paint it should come out great.
Take the location and use of the rubber mat into consideration.
If it sits outside your front door exposed to the elements and walked on daily use a durable weather proof paint.
Watch my video to see how to paint and personalize your door mat.
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.
This stencil vinyl is my favorite to use and it is very sticky so it works well on the doormat.
And i have the shirt to prove it i ended up making a cactus one door mat no stencil.
A rubber mat that sits in your garage as a catch all for wet winter boots won t have to be quite as durable.
This is a pretty easy project carol.
Supplies to paint a recycled rubber outdoor mat recycled rubber outdoor mat available at the home depot paint we used acrylic paint it comes 24 jars in a box from walmart in the craft department these were much cheaper than buying sample bottles or quarts of paint but if you are doing less colors you will need to buy larger bottles.
After the paint is completely dry seal it.
I would use a stencil and craft paint.
Paint your door mat.
Acrylic paint for indoor items made of rubber that will not get a lot of wear and tear use acrylic craft paint.
The fibers in the mat will not allow you to use a very detailed stencil but something with large cut out areas should work great.
I find that a number of layers of light paint work a lot better than 1 or 2 thick heavy coats.
When you re done painting peel the stencil off and let the paint dry for as long as your bottle indicates.
Just fill in with paint.
If you are using a light color of paint use a light color of sharpie another quick tip.
You don t want to make sweeping motions because the paint will get underneath the stencil.
Sealer will help your painted door mat last longer.
Use a stiff bristled paint brush or a stencil brush to tap the paint straight down onto the mat.
But if you do you ll need an iron to adhere the freezer paper to the mat.
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.
Dab the paint on.
Seal your door mat.
