Turn a boring doormat into a fabulous Stenciled Door Mat with only a little bit of paint and a stencil. Easy DIY craft tutorial idea for outdoor home decor.
Spring is here and my front door needed a makeover. This fun stenciled doormat is exactly what was needed.
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How to Paint a Stenciled Door Mat
Start with a simple bristle outdoor mat.
And a stencil, outdoor Patio Paint, and a stencil brush.
First, we need to do a little math. Yes, I don't like math either. But we want to make sure the pattern is centered evenly on the mat.
For the rug, I want a unique pattern so before I can start painting I cover the whole stencil with masking tape.
Using a craft knife, cut away the openings that I want to paint.
Here is what it looks like completed. Can you see the pattern?
Now the stencil is finished, we are ready to paint. Since this is an outdoor mat, make sure to buy outdoor paint.
Placed the stencil on the mat and begin painting. started out. When one area is finished, move the stencil, lining it up to what is done and keep going.
I filmed a quick tip to keep in mind when stenciling. Hopefully, you will find it helpful.
Here is what the mat looks like with the pink portions painted. It is a little blurry, so I apologize. I can't wait to see what it looks like with the green.
Switch to the green outdoor paint going opposite with the stencil pattern. Here it is completely finished.
This was such a fun doormat to make and it looks fabulous outside my front door. Look at the before and after and you can see what a difference a little paint can make.
How do you like to decorate your front porch? Share and leave a comment below!
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Al
So cute! I'd love to know how well it holds up over time.
Carrie This Home
I love the geometric pattern on the stencil! So cute! My doormat is looking pretty bad these days so this inspires me to make something to replace it!
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I had no idea you can paint doormats - a whole world has opened up to me! 😀
Patti
Pinned!
Trayci - Please May I?
Looks fabulous hun.
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Kim @ {enjoy the view}
I love it! I really need to try this. I love putting a new mat on the front porch each spring, but I can't always find a design I like. Doing my own would be perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Sharon
Turned out so awesome! You picked great colors.
Val
Hi Katie, found you via Worthwhile Wednesdays. This is so much more fun than a plain mat! Love what you did with the pattern. Have a great day,
Val
Christina-CrazyHappyHouse
This is on my to-do list! Thanks for sharing.
Marni @ haberdashery Fun
Love this. The colors your picked are awesome. Like how you used the tape on it.. very smart!
Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods
Seriously! That is the cutest, most colorful mat ever! Thanks so much for the tip about using Porch and Patio Paint. I would have never though to use a special paint!
Marti
What a clever idea! That's the cutest door mat ever! Pinned!
Carmody
Love this rug. I always purchase Christmas themed rugs in January on sale and paint them. This will be on my list to do.
Alexis @ We Like to Learn as We Go
I love how this turned out! I currently have a solid brown door mat right now and this would make it so much cuter! I'm featuring this at my link party and pinning!
Allie
Hey Katie, I featured your mat on Worthwhile Wednesdays @thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com
Alicia
What a great idea!! And I had NO idea there was such a thing as Patio Paint! Thanks for sharing, found you on Creative Corner Hop! 🙂
The Happy Creations
That's a great DIY!!Love the result!!
I thing my door mat needs a makeover!!!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Diana Rambles
I love this! So pretty!