looking to shop our doormats & diy kits?

kreative doormats are designed to bring laughter & joy to your front door

​our doormats are available in a wide variety of designs, sizes & styles!  we have a doormat for everyone, and are always adding new collections & themes throughout each year!  in addition to our finished doormats & diy kits, we also regularly host diy workshops within the grey, bruce, saugeen shores, blue mountain &  huron & simcoe areas!

WORKSHOPS

whether you are attending virtually or
​in-person, let's get kreative!

 join us for some crafty fun by attending a kreative workshop! 

workshops are a great way to get everyone engaged in the same project & is a fun way to get crafty together! we host workshops all through grey, bruce, saugeen shores, blue mountain, huron & simcoe counties throughout the year; collaborating with local business to offer unique experiences to you!  our team provides an alternative to in-person workshops by hosting virtual workshops to be able to serve you from a far.  depending on the circumstance (kreative covid-190 procedure), an opportunity is extended to hosting workshops to all of you!  what does this mean? well, if you would like kreative to come & host a workshop for you & friends, clients, employees, coworkers or family, we will absolutely do that!  Minimum booking of 6 people, will travel within 1.5 hours of where we live!

when kreative hosts a workshops, we will bring all the supplies required to complete the project, including paint, mats, stencils, brushes, masking tape, aprons, gloves & even the tables (if needed)! we supply kraft paper to cover the surfaces we are working on & will take all the garbage from the event with us when we are finished, so there’s no cleanup for you!  if you are interested in having us host a workshop for you, fill out the 'let's work together' form below! 

we invite you to check out our Instagram as it showcases just how fun a kreative workshop is! 
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BUSINESS DOORMATS

CUSTOM ORDER DOORMATS FOR your BUSINESS

whether you are a hotel/motel/airbnb, restaurant, golf club, retail business, or anything in between, we would love to work with you to create a beautiful set of mats for all of your business entranceways.

if you are looking to order 5+ doormats for a business specifically, please get in touch for a free consultation of your space to help you choose the right size mats for your application!  we also offer the option of adding colour when working on a custom order, that we do not offer directly through our online retail store.

DO IT YOURSELF

while our diy kits may have been a pivot plan in leiu of hosting workshops during the height of the pandemic, they are definitely here to stay!  diy kits are such a fun way to bring friends & family alike together for a crafting project that comes with everything you need & no mess!
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YOUR MATERIALS

what to expect in your kit:
​🔘 doormat
🔘 stencil
🔘 masking tape
🔘 paint
🔘 paintbrush
​🔘 info card

HOW-TO VIDEO

find a 3 part follow along how-to video on our IGTV!  make sure to watch it all the way through so you don't miss any steps, tricks or tips!  happy painting!
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diy kits for events or groups

diy kits are an awesome group activity.  we have provided many customers with kits for their friends, family, bachelorette parties, birthday parties, team building events, christmas parties & more.

​if you are interested in ordering kits for a group, get in touch for a code to save on shipping if you plan to have them delivered together! 
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about our process

CURIOUS ABOUT THE PRODUCTS WE USE WHILE CRAFTING OUR DOORMATS AT KREATIVE? 

we have tested & trialed MANY different materials when it comes to painting doormats.  below, you will find brief descriptions of our favourite methods & materials, for a perfect finished product every time!  while these are the things we use & love, our process is just that, our process.  we encourage anyone looking to paint doormats to try their own methods & find the process that works best for them!  if you are looking to paint one mat for yourself, we offer diy kits in addition to our finished mat that come with everything you need & can be purchased in our online shop.

the doormats

the doormats we are accustomed to using at kreative are called coir or 'coco' mats.  these mats are made up of a natural fibre that is extracted from the outer husk of a coconut.  the fibres are then pressed into a thick, durable layer of black vinyl backer, which helps the mat stay in place & protects the surface you put your mat on from moisture.

the paint

while there are many types of paint that would work for this, we are very specific in what kind of paint we like to use.  we prefer to use TREMCLAD® Oil Based Rust Paint.  the reason behind our choice being that it is an extremely durable, long lasting outdoor paint, that stands the test of time with all the boots, shoes & paws that walk across your doormat on a daily basis!

the brush

​when painting our doormats, we use a 1" stiff bristle brush called a 'chip brush', specifically for oil based paints.  the stiff bristles allow us to mesh the brush with the doormat bristles for maximum paint coverage & depth.

the stencil

when creating our stencils, we found that a high tac vinyl worked the best for keeping the stencil as tight to the doormat as possible, even with the rough texture that is the surface of the mat.  by keeping the stencil nice & tight to the mat, this gives you the cleanest edge while painting your design on.  

​protip: we like to roll our stencils down with a rolling pin to ensure they are good & stuck.

the tape

we use a low adhesive 1" wide painters tape, to transfer our stencil from the paper backer to the doormat.  we prefer the Painters Mate Green. we find that the low adhesive of the tape assists in keeping the stencil together when transferring, but also for easy removal once you have placed the stencil.

the process

to view the entire process of doormat painting, you can view our how-to video on IGTV,  but for a brief explanation, we paint our mats very vigorously using a stipling technique to ensure the paint gets far down in the bristles which helps the mats last longer!  thicker printed designs do last longer, however we put the same effort into applying paint in every single mat we produce!

clear coat

for our thinner designs, we apply a layer of clear coat over top once they are dry to help them last over time, since they are not as resilient.  we prefer the RUST-OLEUM® Painter's Touch Satin Clear. clear coat is optional to add to any design, for a small additional cost.  this helps repel water & keep the crisp edges & colour of the graphic in tact. 

how kreative doormats came to be

originally brought to kreative in 2018, after a crafting endeavour for our own front door, kreative doormats have been one of our favourite additions to the business.  we were looking for a way to bring back art made by hand, & a facet of business that allows us to get off the computer and live in the moment, and we have not looked back yet.  since then, we have sold over 1000 doormats & continue to grow each year, through hosting workshops, teaming up with local businesses, launching new collections & selling our mats in stores!