How to Make a Monogrammed Wood Doormat
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Materials and Tools:
(14) 36” x 1” square wood dowels
drill
1/4” drill bit
rag
pencil
detail paintbrush
paintbrush
scissors
stencil letter
tape measure
satin clear polyurethane spray paint
oak wood stain
gold paint
3/16” clothesline rope
Drill Holes
Measure and mark all of the 1-inch square wood dowels at 4” on each end. Using a 1/4-inch drill bit, drill a hole through the wood on all 4” marks.
![Measure wood dowel at 4" from each end, and mark before drilling holes.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/10/0/Original_Danmade-doormat-measure-dowels.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1433940033309.jpeg)
![Drill holes in wood dowels to make a stylish doormat.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/10/0/Original_Danmade-doormat-drill-dowels.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1433939995240.jpeg)
Apply Stain
Apply oak wood stain to all of the dowels using a paintbrush. Wipe excess stain with a rag.
![Apply Stain Dan Faires applying oak stain to wood dowels](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/10/0/Original_Danmade-doormat-apply-stain.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1433940002361.jpeg)
Tie Rope
Cut two pieces of 3/16” clothesline rope at six feet. Tie a knot on one end of each piece of rope. Slide each rope through each of the two pre-drilled holes of one wood dowel. Tie a knot in each rope as tight and close as possible to the dowel. Repeat for the remaining 14 dowels. Cut any excess rope after you tie the last knot.
![Slide rope through pre-drilled holes in the wood dowel to make a stylish doormat.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/10/0/Original_Danmade-doormat-attach-rope.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1433940009585.jpeg)
![Tie a knot in the rope between each wood dowel to make a stylish doormat.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/10/0/Original_Danmade-doormat-keep-tying-1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1433940002361.jpeg)
![Tie a knot between each wood dowel to make a stylish doormat.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/10/0/Original_Danmade-doormat-keep-tying-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1433940030446.jpeg)
Stencil Monogram
Place a lettered stencil organically on the lower right third of the mat, and trace using a pencil. Using a detail paintbrush, paint inside of the pencil marks with gold paint. Let paint dry overnight.
![Place a lettered stencil on the wood doormat, and trace outline with a pencil.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/10/0/Original_Danmade-doormat-place-stencil.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1433940035396.jpeg)
![Use a detail brush to paint a monogram on a wood doormat.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/10/0/Original_Danmade-doormat-paint-stencil-pattern.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1433940038394.jpeg)
Apply Protective Coating
Spray the entire mat with satin clear polyurethane.
![Apply Polyurethane Dan Faires spraying wood doormat with clear polyurethane](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/10/0/Original_Danmade-doormat-spray-polyurethane.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1433940039957.jpeg)
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