DIY A Patriotic Doormat Using Super Affordable Materials

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Looking for ideas on how to deck your house out this summer? Thanks to TikTok's custom doormat DIY, you can have a patriotic accent perfect for the season. Summer often inspires a variety of decorating styles, but a timeless classic is patriotic decor. Whether you're wanting to decorate for the Fourth of July or just make a star-spangled statement, you can do it for less with projects like this. You'll capture all of the joys of summer: fireworks, hot dogs on the grill, and late nights under the stars.

Creating your own doormats is a fun and playful way to celebrate the season. When you buy a seasonal mat from the store, you're often limited with the available colors and designs. Maybe you can't find an option that seems just right. Here's where this clever DIY comes in, letting you customize it exactly how you want in terms of color, embellishments, and style. This is a quick craft you can also do with children, and using stencils makes it easy to create, even for beginners. Plus, after the season is over, you can reuse the same mat, painting over it with a vibrant new design for a different season or occasion. Ready to make a doormat that will add sparkle to your exterior for your Independence Day blowout? Here's how.

This doormat project requires only a few supplies. First, you'll need a coir doormat, like the SUNNOW Coir Front Door Mat. Coir doormats are made of coconut fiber and are popular for custom projects because they're easier to paint than rubber doormats; plus, they withstand moisture well. The Apple Barrel Red, White, and Blue Acrylic Paint Bundle will get you your patriotic paint colors, and then you can pick up some stencils, such as this eight-piece Large Star Stencil set.

Lay your doormat flat, and place the stencils on the coir. You can use your hand or painter's tape to keep them in place while you paint. Vary your colors for visual interest, and don't be afraid to play with the design. You could add a star border or just splash various colored ones across the material. After all, the Fourth of July is big, bold, and comes with a bang, so your doormat can be just as magnificent!

Want to add more flair? Other festive motifs you can do include fireworks, pinwheels, and even miniature flags. Try dabbing tiny dots of red, white, and blue across the surface to mimic confetti. After you're done, use a simple yet creative hack to extend the life of your doormat: Spray it with Flex Seal to create a watertight coating and guard against rain, debris, and heavy foot traffic. Whatever final design you choose, your custom doormat is sure to make a big impression at your next barbecue.