Wood Doormat with Mid-Century Style

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Make a mid-century inspired DIY wood doormat using wood slats and your favorite retro fabric! It’s easier to do than you think, and it’s really unique.

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Our latest creation inspired by mid mod is this DIY wood doormat. We knew we wanted to make a wood slatted welcome mat, and I actually had the fabric from a previous project.

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Gather These Supplies

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Cut them using a table saw. It’s quite easy (even this non-regular tool user can do it).

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Your first step is to prep the fabric using Mod Podge Outdoor. Place the fabric on a piece of wax paper and brush Mod Podge on top (a medium layer) and let dry.

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While the fabric is drying, paint the beads with your multi-surface paint, or another paint made for the outdoors.

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SWipe Up to Get the Rest of the Project!

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