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But for this front door mat, I tried a different technique then I did with my last one.
And because I am super excited you get a free cut file!
I usually use outdoor paint and I have even tried spray paint.
But I knew there had to be an easier way. And yall I found it. And today you will learn what I found.
How To Make a DIY Doormat Using Flex Seal
I have done several doormats since I did this post How To Make A Custom Outdoor Mats Using Your Cricut, and actually learned a few things.
- Make sure you have the right paint brush for stenciling here are the ones I use for my Doormat
- Although I did in this one, you don’t have to use the heat press
- This kind of goes along with #2, you need to make sure that you are painting or spraying straight up and down
- When you are cutting the stencil you want to make sure you have either stencil vinyl or adhesive vinyl
DIY Doormat
Now, this is not a quick craft.
You need time to cut your stencil with your vinyl cutter, time to get the stencil off the transfer tape (this takes the longest if you don’t know how to use transfer tape check out this post on the Cricut site Transfer Tape: Usage instructions) and also time to paint and to allow it to dry.
So even though you can spend a few hours and knock out a few at a time you still need at least 24 hours give or take per mat.
DIY doormats make amazing gifts for housewarming gifts. Free SVG files are awesome for creating anything, especially when you’re a beginner.
And BONUS this free svg cut file can be used with your Cricut Maker and Silhouette Cameo and even some of their older machines.
So, let me tell you about this new technique I used to make this doormat was Flex Seal!
This came out beautifully, using flex seal on this doormat, I got a thicker more vibrant coating and color. It was amazing! I absolutely love how well this looks.
This is a great product to make and sell. Anything involving home decor. My home is full of amazing things that I have made with my Cricut using vinyl.
Check out these DIY doormats too!
Dollar Tree Diy Funny Doormat With Free Cut File
How To Make A Custom Outdoor Mats Using Your Cricut
Be Our Guest DIY Doormat
Want to learn how to create a stencil using adhesive vinyl and how to use Flex Seal instead of outdoor paint to create a custom DIY Doormat plus a free SVG file.
Materials
- blank Coir Mat
- Adhesive vinyl or Cricut stencil vinyl
- Transfer Tape
- Masking tape
- Flex Seal
- Free Be Our Guest File, Get Access To It Above
Instructions
- Create a design, download the one above or grab one from my shop or Cricut access
- Cut a stencil with your Cricut machine.
- Weed and apply transfer Tape to your stencil (I use some that I have used over and over so most of the sticky is gone)
- Apply the vinyl onto the mat
- Carefully pull off the transfer paper leaving your custom stencil behind onto the mat
- Use the masking tape to tape down the design to the diy doormat
- Using the tape cover the whole mat so that you only get Flex seal where you want it
- Hold the flex seal nozzle directly above the mat, making sure to stay above and spray over your words until they are fully covered
- Remove the vinyl stencil as soon as you are done spraying and allow to dry for at least 24 hours
Be Our Guest DIY Doormat
Want to learn how to create a stencil using adhesive vinyl and how to use Flex Seal instead of outdoor paint to create a custom DIY Doormat plus a free SVG file.
Materials
- blank Coir Mat
- Adhesive vinyl or Cricut stencil vinyl
- Transfer Tape
- Masking tape
- Flex Seal
- Free Be Our Guest File, Get Access To It Above
Instructions
- Create a design, download the one above or grab one from my shop or Cricut access
- Cut a stencil with your Cricut machine.
- Weed and apply transfer Tape to your stencil (I use some that I have used over and over so most of the sticky is gone)
- Apply the vinyl onto the mat
- Carefully pull off the transfer paper leaving your custom stencil behind onto the mat
- Use the masking tape to tape down the design to the diy doormat
- Using the tape cover the whole mat so that you only get Flex seal where you want it
- Hold the flex seal nozzle directly above the mat, making sure to stay above and spray over your words until they are fully covered
- Remove the vinyl stencil as soon as you are done spraying and allow to dry for at least 24 hours
Cara says
Great tutorial! How well does it hold up using flex seal? I tried spray paint and it faded very quickly? So far, outdoor acrylic paint has lasted the longest on my mats but I’m curious about this method.
Jamela Porter says
It holds up very well!
Jenn says
Does it last longer than outdoor acrylic paint?
Jamela Porter says
Yes it does
Erica says
I’ve made mats but all have faded in the weather. Is this more durable and less likely to fade?
Jamela Porter says
Yes. I don’t have any issues with fading with either of my methods
Kim says
do you seal your mats?
Jamela Porter says
No I don’t
Christine says
Any advice on getting overspray or flex seal globs off of the mat? Accidentally dripped in some spots and don’t want to throw the whole mat away.
Jamela Porter says
No, that is why its important to tape off all areas you do not want flex seal
Kirby Lue Cook says
About how many mats do you think you could make with 1 can of Flex Seal?
Jamela Porter says
Maybe 5-6, I’m not really sure though.
Heather says
So cool! I can’t wait to try this. How durable are these painted mats? How well do they hold up to shoes going across them?
Jamela Porter says
Very! They last for a very long time. I change mine up with the seasons.
Tonya M Rawlin says
Where do you get the blank door mats at?
Jamela Porter says
Depends on who has them on sale.
Tonya Rawlin says
Lol. I mean like do u get them at Walmart, Me adds, Home Depot etc. I have never seen blank ones so that’s what I was asking
Jamela Porter says
There is a link in the post to where I usually buy. But I’ve gotten them at dozens of different places. Too many to list
Dana says
Hi! Your supply list mentions a heat gun or blow dryer, but I didn’t see that included in the instructions. Do you apply heat to the stencil after taping it down to seal it to the mat, or do you use it after the Flex Seal dries?
Jamela Porter says
I apologize, that was a typo.
Flex tape says
A great idea here. Keep it up. Thanks!