Quick Easy Monogram Doormat that Looks Expensive
My Quick Easy Monogram Doormat, looks as great as those expensive brands, but costs a fraction of the price! This DIY will be my new hostess gift!
I love all things monogrammed. Like my little towel on my bathroom counter. It has such a classy look. This quick easy monogram doormat is the result of a thought I had when I saw the plain mat at Ikea. I had just seen how easy it is to spray paint these using a stencil and had the idea to make my own.
Look these up on online. You will find they are anywhere from $25 to $75! Crazy! I was able to make such a beautiful custom design for around $20! Not to mention customized to the color I like – the gold gives a softer look than the standard black.
To make this quick easy monogram doormat you will need:
- Plain doormat
- Poster board or stencil
- Spray glue
- Spray paint
- Painter’s Tape
- Knife
I drew my “G” onto a piece of poster board. I used a pencil so I could sketch my letter and create my final lines. Once I was happy with my monogram, I carefully cut it out using a sharp knife.
Next, I took my stencil and sprayed the back with glue. I wanted it to adhere slightly, so when I started to spray paint the mat, the poster board would stay put. Here I used a gold metallic spray paint by Rust-oleum. I was hoping to create the perfect fall doormat now summer is slowly coming to an end.
Once this finished drying, I started to apply the painter’s tape to create my border. I cut the inner strip of tape with my knife to ensure a straight edge. Finally, I sprayed the trim with the spray paint. After I allowed it to completely dry, I removed the tape to a beautiful finished product.
Other ideas I want to do:
- Newly weds’ initials L+G for custom wedding present
- Every Season Possible! How cute would a spider for Halloween, tree for Christmas, etc. be?
valmg @ Mom Knows It All
That’s a very creative idea! I have seen mats like that in stores and I have noticed how expensive they are!
Brandy
Wow that is a super easy to make yet elegant looking doormat. I am in love with it and must make one for our home. It’s so hard as we all have different last names, so will have to figure out what letter we would choose 😉
Laurie Beth Gulley
do them all! Add a plus sign between each letter. Totally custom 🙂
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I absolutely love this doormat! This DIY looks so easy and quick! I wonder if I can find a plain doormat I can do this on here in Norway?
Laurie Beth Gulley
I have no clue, but I know most home decor stores have them!
Nicole Q-Schmitz
Oh my goodness! I literally just made a customized doormat this weekend too 🙂 I haven’t pulled the tape off yet, so I’m hoping it looks good like yours 🙂
Laurie Beth Gulley
I like to pull mine off slightly wet so it doesn’t accidentally pull off paint too! Although, you have less of a problem with spray paint.
Joline
Whoa that looks store-bought! Why would we pay $$$ for something we can DIY right? And you make it look so easy 🙂
Neely Moldovan
I have wanted a monogram doormat forever and they are always so expensive. This looks like something I could realy do!
Laurie Beth Gulley
I truly LOVE this mat. It makes me happy 🙂
Heather Johnson
What an ingenious DIY idea! Decorated doormats are so expensive but plain ones are reasonable. I could totally make one for each season of the year!
Jeanine
Oh, my goodness. I need to make this for our house! We just moved in July and this would be perfect for our front porch!
Lorelai
That looks beautiful! What a fantastic project! It looks so easy to make, but the outcome looks like it took a lot of hard work to achieve!