How To Stain Guard A Door Mat

And that s it job done.

How to stain guard a door mat.

Apply the stain guard in the same way you would any other paint. A rubber mat that sits in your garage as a catch all for wet winter boots won t have to be quite as durable. Take the location and use of the rubber mat into consideration. An extra step is to cut two squares of felt and fasten them to the bottom corners of the door frame along the door frame s sides and inside the door jamb.

Measure the wood using tape and pencil in half then cut it. We are back today with a fun project to spruce up your home for spring. Pour the contents on the tin into a tray and coat a brush or roller. Some people think a gel stain is appropriate for smaller areas while others prefer poly stains for their versatility.

Send the rough edges of the cut. Fibre mats usually are placed at front doors and entrance ways to trap dust dirt and particles off shoes and the street. So it stands to reason they need a little cleaning themselves. Your paint will be touch dry within two hours and completely dry in 24 hours.

This has to be one of our favorite projects in awhile we had lots of fun creating the painted recycled rubber outdoor mat. Scotchgard how to use scotchgard rug carpet protector. Call 1 800 843 7628 1 800 thermatru customer service. Steps to make your door mat.

Give the stain guard a really good stir to smooth it out. Stain all of your 18 pieces i used dark walnut from minwax. Always use a good quality stain with a petroleum base such as minwax craftsman mixing the stain according to the manufacturer s directions. Apply primer to the door frame then to the door and then keep going back and forth.

You can certainly paint your outdoor mat any color but since we are celebrating rainbow week we decided to use a rainbow of colors there is however a little story behind this finished project. The door closes on these squares of felt so the felt seals up those corners. You will have 16 18 balusters. If it sits outside your front door exposed to the elements and walked on daily use a durable weather proof paint.

How to clean fibre mats coir coconut matting etc. Select a door stain appropriate for the wood. Drying time varies based on temperature and humidity but should take about 2 6 hours.