I bought this rubber mat at a garage sale last summer. I forget what I paid, but it couldn't have been more than $2. Sadly, it's a functional useless item, so I replaced it last fall.
But then I saw this DIY project on Pinterest. Yo, even I can do that!
So I set aside the *five minutes* necessary for this project and sprayed some of my leftover chrome lamp paint over the mat. I chose to not sand away the paint, as I'm pretty sure the paint will wear off naturally in time.
A couple of hooks from the front porch was all it took at hang my new "metal grate." I highly doubt anyone will ever guess the origins of my schwanky outdoor decor.
Thank you, Pinterest! And now I just need to flank the "iron grate" with a little something-something. (Sorry about the clothesline hangers, but that just how I hang. Nyuk, nyuk.) BTW, do you see that stone to the left? It's shaped exactly like the state of Oregon.
Thank you to the blog Salvage Dior for the inspiration!
Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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BTW, I have a latex allergy, so there’s just no way I would ever hang this indoors.
Katy
Love it–I have been looking for metal grates for a while but haven’t found any at the thrift stores….and I won’t buy new……this is my answer!!!!
And it *really* looks like real metal! Plus, because it weighs next to nothing, installation is a snap.
Katy
This looks like a super easy project with great results… awesome job!
Why was it useless? It did not do the job? Often I see these and really want one, but would never buy it new. Good job. Great idea!
It neither removed dirt nor moisture from shoes. Hence, it was useless.
Katy
Ah, I was wondering what that meant, too, “functional useless item.” Thanks for the explanation.
PS: It looks AWESOME.
THAT is creative! Once again, Katy with a can of spray paint amazes!
That really does look like a metal grate! Spray paint never ceases to amaze me.
~em at small girl, big world
PS I think the clothes hangers really do add a nice touch 😉