Asked on Oct 11, 2018

How can I paint a door matt?

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I have a very good door matt, and hardly anyone very comes through our front door, its faded from the summer sun, just wondering if it could be painted, if so what kind of paint would work? I believe its made our of rubber of some sort. thanks

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Alice
on Oct 11, 2018

If it sits outside your front door, exposed to the elements and walked on daily, use a durable, weather-proof paint.

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- Carol Harris
  on Oct 11, 2018
  
  thank you so much,
  
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William
on Oct 11, 2018

Ideas from other Hometalkers.

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20door%20mat

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- Carol Harris
  on Oct 11, 2018
  
  thanks, I'll check it out.
  
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Fiddledd224
on Oct 11, 2018

Any acrylic paint would work if you are using a paint brush. Or any spray paint.

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- Fiddledd224
  on Oct 12, 2018
  
  Do a fun design!
  
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Rose Broadway
on Oct 12, 2018

Carol, this is probably the type of mat you have. Good luck with it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM8t_5GAVEo

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- Carol Harris
  on Oct 12, 2018
  
  yes, its very much like this one, I'm hoping I can make it look as pretty as this one.
  
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Rose Broadway
on Oct 12, 2018

You can do it, Carol!!!

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Tiffany from Dream Design DIY
on Oct 12, 2018

Hi Carol,

I did this to a coir doormat http://dreamdesigndiy.com/outdoor-welcome-mat/. It is very easy and so many ideas of what you can do for about $10.

Have fun!

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Heather Olinde
on Oct 14, 2018

I painted one recently and love the way it turned out. You can check it out here http://beautyforasheshome.com/painted-doormat-diy-oh-hello/

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