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Get 30 ideas for a DIY doormat! Whether you want to make your own from wood or simply fix up an old mat, you’ll love these easy tutorials.
Who else loves doormats? I’m quite particular about mine. The whole “finding the perfect doormat” is a thing, at least for me.
I’m inclined to do what I usually do for my home decor, which is make the perfect doormat instead of purchasing it. With that on my mind, I started searching for ideas.
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If you want to try a DIY doormat, you’re going to love this collection of projects I pulled together. It’s not surprising that most of them are perfect for beginner crafters!
Making or decorating a doormat is really easy. Even the woodworking projects are perfect because they are 1) rectangular and 2) small. If you’re a newbie, these mats are going to be perfect to tackle.
What are the materials for making a door mat?
Doormats are usually made from tough, long-lasting material such as coir, palmyra (palm) fibers and stalks, nylon, rubber, cloth, or metal.
I prefer wood or fiber for my DIY projects personally. Most of these use a doormat base, paint, and then may involve some cutting. There are some built from scratch too if that’s what you fancy!
What kind of paint should I use?
A DIY doormat gets a lot of wear and tear so you’ll want to make sure to use outdoor rated spray paint or outdoor acrylic paint.
While those paints are rated for outdoor use, I’d still always put an outdoor sealer (clear) over the top of my project – no matter what. You can use spray or brush on, but you want to make sure to seal your work for longevity.
Note: look for sealers with UV protection, especially if your doormat is going to be getting a lot of sun. Colors will fade and sealers with UV protection can slow/prevent it in a lot of cases.
Ready to see the projects and get some porch decor rolling? Scroll down to get them!
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Personalized Door Mat
Learn how to make a DIY door mat with any saying you like! It's really easy to do with a stencil and some acrylic paint.
Want to confirm the address to a potential visitor? The house number doormat is the best way to do it! Very easy to do, using house numbers as a template.
This super easy home decor project is the perfect way to get your feet wet in the DIY waters! You'll make this doormat with acrylic paint and sponges. It's so easy!
This half circle wood doormat is made from straight wood slats, making it really easy to assemble. I love the unique pattern that the slats make when put together.
This whimsical mat is a sure way to remind folks to kick off their sandy flip-flops when coming in from the beach! Perfect if you have crochet experience.
A doormat is a fun way to greet yourself and your friends to your home. A plain door mat is very easy to customize and add a bit of color to with a little bit of spray paint. This tutorial shows you how to make the stripes.
A doormat is super easy to make with a Cricut machine and these instructions. If you can cut paper with a Cricut, you'll be able to make this simple doormat.
Nothing says Welcome Home like a homemade doormat! According to the post, this has been a very long lasting doormat even with the bright paint. Learn how to make it by clicking the link to get the tutorial.
If you enjoy a good tile smashing session, this DIY doormat is going to be right up your alley! Learn how to make it as well as grout it so you have a beautiful finished project.
Rainbows made just about everyone smile, and that's the great part of this DIY doormat. Even if the weather is cruddy outside, it will be bright on your front porch.
I have an R2-D2 statue on my front porch, and I feel like this would be a perfect doormat to add to my theme! I love this quote from The Force Awakens and this is really easy to make.
You'll have to cut 157 pieces of wood to make this cute herringbone doormat, but it goes quicker than you might think. It's just a matter of drilling holes and stringing to finish the project.
I remember these woven doormats from my early childhood in the 80s; it's fun to see that the style is now coming back around! All you'll need is some Manilla rope and this tutorial.
It's the time of year when we're all spending more time outdoors than inside them. Keep the threshold separating the two cheery and functional with this geometric welcome mat!
When I first saw this project I thought about the time it must've taken to assemble before painting. But this started out as a bathtub mat . . . you'll just have to paint it!
Love the look of layered doormats but not the cost? This DIY doormat tutorial shows you how to make layered doormats with fabric covers to change out for every season…or just because it’s Tuesday!
Once this DIY doormat was spray painted, the word was added on with acrylic paint. I recommend using an Outdoor acrylic paint for your word to make it extra tough.
I have seen nothing about how to decorate and spray paint just a plain designer black rubber mat .
Does anyone know what to do or even start? I was hoping for one that looked like very colorful and bright, like splashed with watercolor all over the place. But I've yet to see anything? Anyone know of one?
Amy
Saturday 27th of August 2022
That's because it's really difficult to paint those mats and have the paint stick and not crack. It typically ends up looking like crap after a while. Having said that, you can try the suggestions here: https://www.hunker.com/13412954/what-type-of-paint-to-use-on-rubber-mat
Abbe
Friday 26th of August 2022
I have seen nothing about how to decorate and spray paint just a plain designer black rubber mat . Does anyone know what to do or even start? I was hoping for one that looked like very colorful and bright, like splashed with watercolor all over the place. But I've yet to see anything? Anyone know of one?
Amy
Saturday 27th of August 2022
That's because it's really difficult to paint those mats and have the paint stick and not crack. It typically ends up looking like crap after a while. Having said that, you can try the suggestions here: https://www.hunker.com/13412954/what-type-of-paint-to-use-on-rubber-mat