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How to Paint a Coir Doormat

by Lindsay Ballard on January 2, 2014 18 Comments

How to Paint a Coir Doormat via MakleyHome.com

Let’s start 2014 with one of the easiest projects ever – a painted doormat!  I literally made this at the kitchen table while my kids were eating breakfast one morning.  It’s just a little thing, but it makes a big statement on your porch.

Start with gathering your supplies.  You’ll need some latex paint (I used some of what was leftover from my kids’ playroom), a paint brush, masking tape and newspaper to protect your painting surface.  You could probably also use acrylic craft paint, but latex house paint is thicker and will cover your rug more quickly.

How to Paint a Coir Doormat via MakleyHome.com

You will also need a coir doormat.  What is coir?  It’s actually the fibrous lining between the hard shell and the meat in a coconut.  It’s used to make doormats, rope, hanging basket liners and lots of other things that need to be strong and withstand moisture.  Look at that – we learned something today!  You can find basic coir doormats at Home Depot or Lowe’s for about $10 or in different shapes and sizes on Amazon (affiliate link).

Okay, here is the easiest project you’ve ever done.  Lay out your newspaper and put your rug on top. With your masking tape, make a straight line from one corner to its diagonal partner.  Make sure that the tape is straight on the edge below where you will be painting and press it down really well.

How to Paint a Coir Doormat via MakleyHome.com

Using your paint brush, dab and brush the paint onto your rug.  Put it on pretty heavy, since it soaks into the coir.  You’ll probably think, “This is going to look awful!” when you start, but just keep painting. It only takes about five minutes until the paint builds up enough for it to look like an even coat.

How to Paint a Coir Doormat via MakleyHome.com

Then, just remove the tape.  You don’t have to wait for it to dry, and the paint won’t bleed across the rug since it’s not woven.

How to Paint a Coir Doormat via MakleyHome.com

If you get paint splatters on the portion you aren’t painting, don’t worry.  A little Krud Kutter (affiliate link) takes it right off since you are using latex paint.

Set your newly painted coir doormat aside for about a day so that it doesn’t accidentally get stepped on.  One of my dogs walked on mine before it was dry, and I had blue doggie prints in my kitchen. Krud Kutter came to the rescue then, too.

When it’s dry, put it outside and enjoy!  Mine has been outside for about a month, and it still looks great.

How to Paint a Coir Doormat via MakleyHome.com

Could your porch use a little punch of personality?  Grab the paint and make it happen with this super easy project!

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer @ Brave New Home says

    January 2, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Looks great! Love the color you chose.

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    • Lindsay Ballard says

      January 5, 2014 at 1:36 am

      Thanks, Jennifer! That turquoise blue is one of my all time favorites.

      Reply
    • Susan Ellett says

      November 28, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      How do you preserve the color? Is there a finishing spray to use so the colors won’t fade like all those mats I have bought?

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      • Ashley J says

        July 11, 2019 at 3:27 pm

        You can spray a thin coat of polyurethane or paint sealer on the area you’ve painted that’s what I’ll do with the one I’m making now but not until it’s been dried for 24-48 hours. Then I’ll have to wait another 24-48 to display once the sealer is dry.

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        • Lyndze says

          October 16, 2020 at 5:05 am

          What about using clear Flex Seal to protect it?

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  2. kari says

    January 2, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Love it!

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    • Lindsay Ballard says

      January 5, 2014 at 1:36 am

      Thank you, Kari!

      Reply
  3. kat says

    January 3, 2014 at 12:57 am

    I’ve always been afraid to try this, but you might just have convinced me that I can do it! Thanks for the motivation!

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    • Lindsay Ballard says

      January 5, 2014 at 1:36 am

      I’m glad you are going to try it!

      Reply
  4. lori says

    January 3, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    my kids and i are going to paint one together this weekend – what a fun project this will be!

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    • Lindsay Ballard says

      January 5, 2014 at 1:37 am

      Oh, fun! Have you done it yet? How did it turn out?

      Reply
  5. Adrienne says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:53 am

    Could I just paint my old, ugly one and make it look nice again?

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    • Lindsay Ballard says

      March 20, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      Absolutely! I’d spray it down with a hose to rinse it off and then let it dry well. After that, you can paint away!

      Reply
  6. Leslie says

    September 21, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    I just bought a doormat from IKEA. I am excited to paint it- had planned on using craft paint, but my use Latex after your suggestion. But, does it need to be sealed at all?

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    • Lindsay Ballard says

      September 23, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Hi Leslie! Mine is almost a year old and I didn’t seal it. It’s showing some wear, but I think it’s more from people wiping their feet on it. I’ve used craft paint on another rug, and it shows the same wear. I would think that sealing it may help, but the worn in look is pretty cool, too.

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  7. gaabi says

    December 6, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Thank you! You are the first person I saw doing an article on this who said the right paint, who didn’t say to use water-based acrylics! Also, your links should be target equals blank so they open in a new tab.

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  8. Alice says

    June 1, 2020 at 4:48 am

    love this! We have a large fitted coir mat in our hallway that is an ugly brown colour, do you think I could cover the whole surface or would it wear very quickly?

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    May 21, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    Hi! Will the paint come off on shoes when dry? I’m wondering about dried paint specks inside the house.

    Thanks!

    Reply

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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