Rubber Mats
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Does anyone have any clever ideas on what to do with these hard rubber mats, they do not work well for cleaning shoes!
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I have seen them spray painted white, sanded a bit to distress, then hung up and used as wall art....they look like architectural salvage pieces!
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Neocrowe
on Jul 17, 2014
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Thank you, no place to hang them, still open for more suggestions!
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Loni
on Jul 17, 2014
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What about to cover ugly air vents? I've seen them used that way.
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Miriam Illions
on Jul 17, 2014
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thank you.
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Loni
on Jul 17, 2014
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Because they are rubber they can make great molds for walkways. Construct a box using screws about four or five inches larger then the mat itself. Then make that box about three inches deep. Place the mat on the bottom of the box in the center. Then using a cooking oil and a spray bottle wet the surface of the mat really well. It will be used as a release agent. Also do the same with all the wood surface. Make it wet. Then mix cement, Not mortar. Use the stuff with the rocks. Fill the box and level the back side with a larger board. Let the cement harden over night. Then carefully remove the screws on the box so it comes apart. You then can pull the mat out of the surface of the cement leaving that pattern on the surface. Make several of these and use as walkways around gardens. For areas where you may have heavy foot traffic, you can place metal rods in the cement as you pour to strengthen the pad of cement that you create. They will be heavy, but will last a long time.
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Jul 17, 2014
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Great, thank you!
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Loni
on Jul 17, 2014
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could use metal looking paint and make wall art...maybe like a hammered copper or bronze to make it look like metal scroll work.
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Tammy w
on Jul 17, 2014
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Use for houseplant or patio plant placemat? Or place yard clogs or boots on them outside the door. They could even be used under a faucet near the outside hose, or how about in front if the BBQ pit? If you have anything metal you don't want coming in direct contac with concrete, they can be used as a buffer. I have one where we step onto the patio from yard. What if you used it under a hose reel to keep it from sliding? I may try this myself. They do look great on a wall as mentioned, you said no wall space, but do you have a gate? They'd be awesome there or as fence accent?
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Shirley C
on Jul 18, 2014
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Beautiful mats and you are getting some great suggestions! Another thing you could do is use this as a stencil to paint designs on a concrete patio! Or a walkway!
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Jeanette S
on Jul 18, 2014
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Send to me...I love to clean up the dirt in them....OUTSIDE instead of it getting tracked inside!!! Three dogs
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Susan Cryor
on Jul 18, 2014
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I use one of these mats in my poorly ventilated, downstairs (guys) bathroom. My husband showers in the evening, and my son showers in the morning. A traditional bathmat would never dry out between showers. The mildew and musty smell was forever present. Rather than washing/drying the bathmat every day, I put one of these down. The mat prevents leaving a slippery floor and somehow, the water evaporates between showers, too! No more mildewy-smelling bathroom!
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Carol
on Jul 18, 2014
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Could they be used for making decorative pavers or on a cement path. Face down, the pattern would come out on the wet cement?? Or use like a printers plate - paint the surface and use it face down on a canvas surface or similar and use a roller for pressure to ensure the pattern is transferred to the fabric? Could use this method to paint a decorative pattern on a deck or wooden or concrete floor?
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Carole
on Jul 18, 2014
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look on Pinterest. some great ides!
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Marie OHara
on Jul 18, 2014
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hmmmm..... I'm wondering if you could roll the rectangular one and insert a light bulb. Could be too heavy. Maybe if you cut lengthwise and then roll them. Or how about cutting out the center part of the rectangular one and making it into an outdoor frame for a mirror? Use the leftover to hang or to place planters on to protect tables.
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HeidiZG
on Jul 18, 2014
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How about using the oblong one for a ceiling medallion, painted color of your choice. I can visualize an oblong light fixture hanging from the center. If you have two of the half circle you could us them for a circle medallion. Would like to know what you do with them.
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W.e188636
on Jul 18, 2014
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If you follow the above directions from Woodbridge Enviromental you can also use them as ornamental sculptures in the garden. Like the italian wall art. Distress the concrete a bit and prop them up in various places in the garden and they look like very ornate wall plaques.
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Bonnie Medearis
on Jul 18, 2014
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Do you have a garage or an outbuilding? They would make a great decoration hanging on the outside of the structure and would hold up well too.
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White Oak Studio Designs
on Jul 18, 2014
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You must've missed this post on Hometalk: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/-3634077 I think you have the very same door mat featured in the post.
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Joffler
on Jul 18, 2014
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You could make a river stone bathmat, or on a small scale cut it and make a trivet. http://www.tattooedmartha.com/2013/05/28/ocean-stone-bath-mat/
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Joan
on Jul 18, 2014
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GREAT!! It's fun and interesting to be connected with such creative individuals. I'm so pleased with the Thriftiest Bathroom Design. Now will some one help me with a kitchen design. When, not IF, I win the lottery worth millions, I'll take whom ever to lunch ..... in gay Paris. Really!!!
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Elizabeth Dwyer Simpson
on Jul 18, 2014
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Not sure about the size but I was thinking of working it in to a door way in with the framing.Thats what I see with the half circle and even the rectangle..Lots of awesome ideas...
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Neen Finley
on Jul 18, 2014
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Outside the front door or garage door. They also work well for a big planter holds it up just enought to protect the deck.
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Ann Marie Caldon
on Jul 18, 2014
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I use these as stepping stones in areas where I can't grow grass
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Candy
on Jul 18, 2014
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I saw a table with them nailed on sides (for lattice effect) then spray painted. Looked awesome.
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Gina
on Jul 18, 2014
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See above
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Gina
on Jul 18, 2014
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I have seen them used placed inside a gate to look like decorative iron work and also used to stamp concrete stepping stones.
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Kim White Trudo
on Jul 18, 2014
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hang them as a decoration
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Lisa Ochoa
on Jul 18, 2014
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paint them with Anne Sloan paint and use them as a wall decoration. PINTREST.
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Jenifer Cunningham
on Jul 18, 2014
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Use them as a stencil - lay them on a piece of wood (or whatever), spray paint from straight above and remove the mat - wa-la :)
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She365433
on Jul 18, 2014
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Hang on your wall
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Linda Macdonald
on Jul 18, 2014
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You can spray paint through them on canvas or paper for neat looking art?
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Kristen Zebley-Bossert
on Jul 19, 2014
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I've seen them painted and framed in as a headboard.
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Kai T
on Jul 19, 2014
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hang them outside by deck on the brick wall with brick brackets to hold them. can spray paint color to pretty it up.
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Vicki
on Jul 19, 2014
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Mount them to cover a mirror and then frame them.
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Debra
on Jul 19, 2014
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I NEED one of these mats, and can't find one - the stores are only carrying the regularrope- or whatever rough material- welcome mats. I need one for an outdoor shower we put in our backyard, for after swimming, so dripping wet kids aren't walking through the house to take a shower.
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Polly Zieper
on Jul 19, 2014
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Also this one
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Gina
on Jul 19, 2014
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I, too have a friend who painted hers and hung three of them on her living room wall. Lowe's sells them.
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Trish Davenport
on Jul 19, 2014
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When I went to buy one, all they had was the rope ones. Apparently everybody bought them out of the rubber ones!
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Vicki K
on Jul 19, 2014
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Paint and hang for wall art.
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Sherry Wade
on Jul 24, 2014
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They make great art for outside on a patio.
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C
on Jul 28, 2014
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I found one at Tuesday Morning for $7.99!
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Sue Voeltner Blythe
on Jul 28, 2014
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What did you use to mount them? Mine are pretty heavy. Great idea though; would also look great as a deck/porch decoration. Thanks for the idea.
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Candace
on Jul 28, 2014
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http://monicascreativeroom.se/category/concreting/
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Heather Taylor
on Jul 28, 2014
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They would be pretty in a garden path..sunk into the earth..along with maybe pavers.
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Judy Ford
on Sep 03, 2014
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@Vicki K I just checked this minute 1:55 pm 9/4 and Home Depot has a beautiful one listed under door mats for about $20. Good Luck
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Trish Davenport
on Sep 04, 2014
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make a great stencil for tabletops
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Denise
on Feb 09, 2015
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Maybe someone already mentioned this but they look like wrought iron when hung on a wooden fence, or gate, but cheaper and they never rust.
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Lori
on Feb 23, 2015
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Does anyone have the instructions on how to build the yellow server with the door mat sides?
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Jackie
on Apr 16, 2015
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They look great painted either one color or very detailed and mounted on a fence or wall.
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Brenda Turnquest
on Jun 15, 2015
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I saw someone put one over an ugly wall heat/AC register. Looks a lot better than a metal grate.
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Ruby77
on Apr 24, 2016
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You can also press them in paint or stain and then press onto a wood to use as a painting press transfer.
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Ptr6799626
on Aug 29, 2016
Neocrowe
on Jul 17, 2014
Loni
on Jul 17, 2014
Miriam Illions
on Jul 17, 2014
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Jul 17, 2014
Tammy w
on Jul 17, 2014
Shirley C
on Jul 18, 2014
Jeanette S
on Jul 18, 2014
Susan Cryor
on Jul 18, 2014
Carol
on Jul 18, 2014
Carole
on Jul 18, 2014
Marie OHara
on Jul 18, 2014
HeidiZG
on Jul 18, 2014
W.e188636
on Jul 18, 2014
Bonnie Medearis
on Jul 18, 2014
White Oak Studio Designs
on Jul 18, 2014
Joffler
on Jul 18, 2014
Joan
on Jul 18, 2014
Elizabeth Dwyer Simpson
on Jul 18, 2014
Neen Finley
on Jul 18, 2014
Ann Marie Caldon
on Jul 18, 2014
Candy
on Jul 18, 2014
Gina
on Jul 18, 2014
Kim White Trudo
on Jul 18, 2014
Lisa Ochoa
on Jul 18, 2014
Kristen Zebley-Bossert
on Jul 19, 2014
Kai T
on Jul 19, 2014
Vicki
on Jul 19, 2014
Debra
on Jul 19, 2014
Polly Zieper
on Jul 19, 2014
Trish Davenport
on Jul 19, 2014
Vicki K
on Jul 19, 2014
Sherry Wade
on Jul 24, 2014
C
on Jul 28, 2014
Sue Voeltner Blythe
on Jul 28, 2014
Candace
on Jul 28, 2014
Heather Taylor
on Jul 28, 2014
Judy Ford
on Sep 03, 2014
Denise
on Feb 09, 2015
Lori
on Feb 23, 2015
Jackie
on Apr 16, 2015
Brenda Turnquest
on Jun 15, 2015
Ruby77
on Apr 24, 2016
Ptr6799626
on Aug 29, 2016
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