This week I am featuring the most
frugal decor idea that I have ever posted about...
{ This is my version }
{ of the same look for less }
I wanted a vintage iron piece for the wall
but could not find an inexpensive one.
Our dollar store had some
outdoor black rubber door mats.
I purchased a few then spray
painted them with Heirloom White.
from Home Depot.
I took my hand sander to them after
they were dry to give them an aged feel.
I was quite pleased with the
results and made a few in various
sizes to keep in my decor shed.
I sanded heavier in some areas
to suit my own taste
but they could be left just painted.
Below are photos of how
I did them in my home
during the fall a few years ago
This rubber mat was smaller
and I used the same
Heirloom White Spray paint
Large rubber mat that I used
over the mantel
My updated version
mixed with my coastal decor
I love how versatile they are
these mats can be cut into
smaller pieces and also use different shapes
to create a larger wall grouping.
I will be posting next week
with a dramatic take on this idea.
Thank you to all of you lovelies
who emailed me about this project...
I loved how quick and easy
this way to create
wall art with character.
Fridays post will be on
my love for vintage chairs
I am linking this post to
Shabby Nest's Frugal Friday
Much love to all of you
Me and Mr. Dior
xoxo
You are a decorating guru Kate! To take a rubber mat and create a work of art... genius! It turned out beautifully, and I can't wait to see more!
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t.xoxooxo
Love this idea, had you not informed us it was a rubber mat, I would have never known--looks like an expensive piece of ironwork. Great job Kate!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Jeanette
I think this idea is genius!
ReplyDeleteThat mat looks fantastic and one would never guess that it started out as a lowly door mat.
Always checking in to find inspiration here!
Take care :)
I think we need to change your name to Albert Einstein since we all agree you're a genius. I love this and that pretty little head of yours for dreaming it up. Expect this to be copied over...and over...and over...beginning with me!
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love...
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Hi Kate, That came out awesome!!!!! I am going to check the rug section next time I'm in a store. Thanks for the great inspiration today:)
ReplyDelete~Debra xxx
capersofthevintagevixens.blogspot.com
A very cool idea and the iron mats look great!
ReplyDeleteOw Kate !!!..what a great idea !!...i looooove it....thanks for sharing with us...love love love Ria...xxx..
ReplyDeleteOMG! That is amazing.... It sure takes a very clever gal to think of that~ Hope your weeks is Wonderful!
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Cheryl
BRILLIANT...you certainly think outside the box. oMG how did ou ever see a door mat as a piece of iron? Kudos to you... love what you did! Have a great day. xoso Sandy
ReplyDeleteHi Kate, what a great ideal, it looks just like a iron piece. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs~~~ Daphne
Looks fabulous! Where did you find your mat? I myself love iron anything. Cheers Kim
ReplyDeleteWow! I am amazed.. Thanks Doll. Kim
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea !
ReplyDeleteOnly you my girl would inspire another perfect use for a door mat :)
See you soon, and excited to see what next!
xx
Dore
What a great idea and of coarse your Vignettes as always look positively stunning!
ReplyDeleteBlessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
Wow!!! Amazing Idea!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea, Kate! I would expect nothing less from you though...everything you do looks beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to TALK...
HUGE HUGS xo
Oh my Kate, what an awesome idea. I can see that I will be making a trip today to my Dollar Store : )
ReplyDeleteHugs to you sweety ~
Deanna
Pretty darn clever Kate! I like it, a lot!!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Sue
I love your take on this idea.. It's all over pinterest but yours is my favorite so far! Can't wait to see the dramatic take on it next week!
ReplyDeleteHow did you hang it?
ReplyDeleteThat's brilliant! It turned out lovely, definitely got to give this a shot!
ReplyDeleteThat's brilliant! It turned out lovely, definitely got to give this a shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Looks like iron! And of course, love the coral too!
ReplyDeleteKelly
that is so cool! who would have thought that doormats can be hanged on the wall. hahaha.
ReplyDeleteHI, I DID THAT LAST YEAR & NEEDED A FLOOR MAT, SO UNHUNG IT & NOW IT;S ON THE FLOOR AGAIN. I NEED TO BUY MORE :) GIO
ReplyDeleteOMG I just love this! Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCan You use any color
ReplyDeletelove it; can you use any color paint sorry
ReplyDeleteMay I ask what dollar store did you purchase the mats at?
ReplyDeleteI have the same question. There are three dollar stores in my town...Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and The Dollar Store. Did you get it at one of those? :)
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! How many coats/cans of the Heirloom White did you use?
ReplyDeleteWow ~ amazing is all I can say! LOVE your style..
ReplyDeleteYou are a stinking genius! I LOVE your style too....
ReplyDeleteI went to all my dollar stores and could not find any mats! What dollar store? Even if I could find a mat for $5 I would do this project!
ReplyDeleteThis is seriously the best idea EVER! Thank you so much for posting this!
ReplyDeleteHi ladies
ReplyDeletePlease feel free to email me any questions regarding this project. Just use my link to email me. I first did this project back in 2009 and I live in Orange County The dollar store had them stocked that summer. I have found comparable ones at Wal mart for 7.99 Rite Aid during their summer products. Also Home Depot has inexpensive ones as well.
Fabulous! I've read your blog off and on for a while, but finally remember to click "follow" today! Love!!!
ReplyDelete~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage
www.shabbyfrenchcottage.com
LOVE it! Such a fantastic idea.
ReplyDeleteFound you on pinterest!
Jen
athomeinthenorthwestblog.com
OMG!!! Just what I need above my couch!!! I'm hitting the dollar store on my way home tonight. THANK YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant is all I can say!
ReplyDelete"Wow" how creative Love it !!! was thinking if you cut out small square out from big mat and hang a frame in the middle and use the small cut out mat on the side or a different area of the house. Great job ! : )
ReplyDeleteLove your stuff!
ReplyDeleteI loved this so much, I already made one. I have one question how did you hang it?
ReplyDeleteHow did you hang the mat? They look fabulous& want to make one, but curious how you went about hanging it.
ReplyDeleteI Just Love Your Site Will Try The Mat>
ReplyDeleteI love this! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteAmazing the different uses of everyday items. I would have never thought to use a mat...fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYou would never know that it wasnt iron!! I am going to do this...Thank you
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Vikki
Hi Girls
ReplyDeleteI hung the mats with 1 and a half inch finishing nail one on each side at top and one in the middle on top as well.
Thanks for all of the lovely notes girls!!!
xoxo
Kate
Ok...no one seemed to ask....how long until the nasty rubber smell goes away? Would love to do one but if I recall these mats STINK. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa
ReplyDeleteI let mine air out for a few days. The spray paint seemed to help seal in the rubber smell.
Warm Regards
Kate
This looks SO fabulous...the distressing really made it look like an old iron grate...can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteThese are really awesome! I can't believe they're made of rubber mats!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome and thank you so much for sharing! It'll definitely be a fund crafty thing for our home!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best ever DIY. You did an amazing job with your decorating to make it look like the real thing!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great idea! I can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kate.
What a brilliant idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this project and used Krylon "make it stone" texturized spray paint... it looks awesome! Can I ask how you hung it when you were done?
ReplyDeleteJust found you from pinterest. What I love about this clever idea is how you've solved my above- the- fireplace problem/opportunity. My fireplace is curved and beautiful brick, so all I've been able to hang is a wreath. Now I'll be able to bend the "iron" to fit the curve of the bricks. Thanks so much!
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ReplyDeletelove, love love it....
ReplyDeleteWoW !!.. amazing..Just bought my mat..Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea! Wondering if you remember your wall paint color! I love it:)
ReplyDeleteI love that wall paint color also. Can you remember what it is? You have totally inspired me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! SO wish I could do this but my son is allergic to rubber. :-( Gorgeous. So glad I found your blog!
ReplyDeleteThere are still some things that are worth salvaging because they can still be used. Recycling things is really helpful to the environment as it stops the massive disposal of garbage in a way...
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Love this idea. I tried it for my bedroom. However my paint is flaking off. Did u do anything to your mat before u sprayed it?
ReplyDeleteLove this Idea.....found 12 in squares ...I spray them first and found that there was a lot of not clean cuts. :) so I have clean them up and respray them today. Hubby does not like the over all stress look :( So I think we will have the over painted look. ;)
ReplyDeleteAnyone figured out what the wall color is? Thanks!
ReplyDeletei'm head over heels with this idea! thank you, so, SO much!
ReplyDeleteI am a recent college graduate and I'm trying to decorate my first 'grown up' apartment on a not so grown up budget!! This is incredible! Thanks for the inspiration!! You're a genius!!
ReplyDeletewhat dollar store, havent been able to find any!!
ReplyDeleteGenius!!!! and now I will buy several and use them as a headboard for my bed!!!!!!! BRILLIANT! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this! What a thinker!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this! What a thinker!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an ingenius idea. I can't wait to make it. I also love the gray on your walls. What brand/color is it? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea
ReplyDeleteLove the simpleness of this idea, great!!!
ReplyDeleteI just did one of these great pieces of art and am happy with how it turned out. Now the tricky part, how do you hang it?
ReplyDeleteOh sorry, I just found where you said above how you hung them.
ReplyDeleteLove this, just wondering how to hang it?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely in love with this project..I just stumbled across it on Pinterest, and have definitely added it to my list this weekend! I do wonder, though, how did you hang it without it stretching, sagging, etc.?
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ReplyDeleteAs if 9-2-12, where are you finding this inexpensive mat? I live in Georgia and have looked everywhere. Someone please help me with this!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Cheryl Ellenburg
I've been looking for some inexpensive art for my back deck wall. This is perfect! I'm going to spray mine a deep red (not quite burgandy) & sand them. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea, however, I would like to know if after 9 months of hanging on the wall, has the rubber sagged? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLadies if you would like the code to the paint color on my walls please use the link to email me. Vista Paints does this mix for me! I will gladly share the code with you!
ReplyDeleteAs far as where to purchase they are carried at Home Depot, Wal mart if you cannot find them at your local dollar store. I have had no problems with sagging due to anchoring them on each side up top and in the middle.
Thank you for sharing you thoughts!
Kate
How did you hang them on the wall? I love them.
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!! I did this in my living room!
ReplyDeleteHey girl, I'm following you so I don't miss any more fab ideas like this one!
ReplyDeleteLinda (the other French Hen)Please check out our blog if you get a chance...
Awesome!! I'm definitely going to try this!
ReplyDeleteFAB idea!!! I'm on an awfully low Christmas budget this year and this idea is PERFECT for a few women I know that have great taste! ....eh hem....and one for me too!! lol
ReplyDeleteI bet Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree have good pickins! ...to those that are wondering where to look for rubber mats....
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to try this idea, it's beautiful!! May even try grouping some together for a headboard over the bed...we'll see. Thanks for the great idea.
ReplyDeleteLove this!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so Clever! So many possibilities! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWHAT? are you kidding me, this is the coolest thing ever!!!! Love!
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Kristin
what can also work is cutting out the center of the mat so only the border remains, then you can use the border around a mirror or a picture as a frame.
ReplyDeleteXOXO TERRI
Amazing idea! Can't wait to try it out myself!
ReplyDeleteLove this project!!! I could not find any door mats in a dollar store!!! some are 20 dlls or more, where did you find yours?
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Just bought mine at walmart! $9.97 I'm so excited to try it! Awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an awesome idea! I'm looking through my home for a spot where I can put one up myself! I actually featured this project on my blog (linking back to here, of course!), you can see it here:
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Thanks for the great idea!
-Ashley
This. Is. Amazing. I'm in awe at the simplicity and beauty of it! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletewhere do you get rubber mats
ReplyDeleteHow did you hang it? I did this same project, but used a teal color & it looks great! But I wanted it outside on my porch. Since I have brick & siding, I was a little stumped on how to hang it. I ended up using twine, but am curious how you would do it differently.... BTW, I LOVE the distressed white! Very classy!!
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Could you please tell us how you hung it? I have a dollar store mat and it's kind of floppy.
ReplyDeleteHi Dana I used three inch nails anchoring on the left and right corners across the top and then one directly in the center. Also half way down in the center I added another one. Please email me if you have any further questions. Love Kate. Kkeesee@adelphia.net
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant! Thanks for the idea!
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