How to Make a Personalized Coir Door Mat With Spray Paint

Coir doormats, made from dried coconut shells, are easily available and generally inexpensive – and usually rather dull. Instead of placing a plain coir mat in front of your door to welcome guests to your home, you can add interest and personalization with spray paint and stencils. Whether you choose to add a monogram, your house number or seasonal image or phrase, customizing a coir mat is a simple project that will have guests marveling at your decor.

Plain coir doormat
Contact paper
Marker
Craft knife or sharp scissors
Spray adhesive
Spray paint
Masking tape
Cardboard (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Trim a piece of contact paper to the size of the mat. Using a pencil, draw a design on the contact paper or trace a stencil onto the paper. When you are happy with the design, go over the pencil lines with a marker.
- 2
  Cut the stencil on the marker lines with a craft knife. If your design has many curves or is especially intricate, use a pair of sharp scissors for the details.
- 3
  Remove the backing from the contact paper and place the stencil on the coir mat. If the paper does not stick completely, apply a layer of spray adhesive to the back of the contact paper. Smooth the stencil over the mat, making sure that the edges of the stencil are completely adhered to the mat.
- 4
  Spray the paint over the mat. Keep the can of spray paint perpendicular to the mat, so the paint soaks into the fibers and does not seep under the stencil.
- 5
  Allow the paint to soak in for three to four minutes and add another coat of spray paint if desired. Coir tends to absorb color, so you may need to add several coats of paint to get a rich color.
- 6
  Remove the stencil from the mat after four to six hours, once the paint is completely dry.

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