Materials: TRAMPA door mat, contact paper, spray paint
Description: After a winter of salt and snow, my hardwood floors had taken a beating. So, once I got them scrubbed down, I vowed to keep them in better shape with a door mat at every entrance. So I did what most DIYers would do - went to IKEA. I snagged a basic, large coir mat for $8.00, and picked up a can of spray paint on the way back. Add an hour of work, and you've got a custom, mod mat that you whipped up yourself.
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~ Chris Gardner
Looks nice but paint can't resist salt and water. It will also harden and rub away with use. You're going to need to put another clear coat to preserve it
ReplyDeleteThis looks totally fantastic. Really sweet design too! I'm also curious about the durability of the spray paint, but it's easier to replace this than your hardwood floors!
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Spraypaint actually resists salt and water pretty well, especially since it'll have absorbed into the fibers of the mat. This should look alright for a season at least.
ReplyDeleteIt would last even longer in a dry climate, like in the Southwest.