Coir is a type of rough coconut fiber that is used to make mats for entryways.You can cut down the Coir to make your own custom doormat.You can trim the mat to make it fit if you want to put a coir doormat in the doorway.It's very easy to do this using a utility knife.It is possible to cut out some unique shapes and make your own.Soon, you will have the perfect coir doormat by your door to welcome your guests, and wipe dirt off your shoes.
Step 1: Measure the space for the coir mat on a tape measure.
Write down the width of the space in front of your doorway on a piece of paper or your phone.Take the length of the space you want the coir to occupy and note it down.If the area is not perfectly square or rectangular, it is a good idea to measure the length and width in several places.If there are inconsistencies, use the smallest of the measurements.This method can be used to cut out a square or rectangular coir doormat or to trim a large one to fit in your entryway.
Step 2: On the back of the coir, mark the corners of your mat.
The fiber is facing down if you flip your coir over.Use a permanent marker to make a small dot or X on the backing to measure out the 4 sides.If the backing on the coir is dark, you might have to use a light-colored permanent marker, such as white or silver, in order to see it more easily.
Step 3: Use a straightedge and a marker to draw lines between dots.
To connect the dots, lay a straight edge between 2 corner dots and draw a line along the edge with a permanent marker.You have to repeat this for each side.There are different types of straightedges you can use.You can jump right into cutting along the straightedge if you are confident in your ability.
Step 4: Use a utility knife to cut the lines.
The straightedge should be held against 1 of the lines.Take the blade of the utility knife and cut it all the way down the line until you reach the opposite corner.You have to do this for each side.The backing is thin and easy to cut through, so you don't need much force to do it.To cut out a piece of coir, you don't have to cut through the fibers on the other side.If you have someone hold the straightedge for you while you cut along it, you don't have to worry about it slipping and messing up your cut.If you accidentally cut too deep, make sure to cut on a surface that isn't important.
Step 5: Measure the piece of coir you want to modify.
Measure the length and width of the piece of coir.You can make a custom design if you know the maximum size.A custom mat can be made with either a roll of coir or a store-bought rectangular mat.The process is the same.Since you won't be limited by length, you only need to measure the width if you have a long roll off coir.
Step 6: Cut out the shape you want using a marker.
Use a large piece of butcher paper or tape multiple pieces of regular printer paper together as a canvas.If you don't know how much space you have, fill it with whatever shape you want.To cut out the shape you drew, use a pair of scissors.You could draw the outline of a house to make a welcome mat.You could make a half circle shape for a sleek rounded doormat.
Step 7: Attach your template to the coir with a permanent marker.
If you want the backing of your coir to be face-up, flip it over.trace around your paper template with a permanent marker by laying it flat on top of it.If your design is rounded, center it in the middle of the piece of coir.If you can line up your design with the flat edges of the piece of coir, you won't have to cut it.Since you can use a straightedge to guide your blade, designs with straight edges will be easier to cut out.You have to freehand cut designs that are round.
Step 8: You can cut the lines with a utility knife.
If you want to work left to right, start at the top of your design.If you want to cut the shape out of the coir, you have to use the utility knife.You can use a straightedge to help guide your cuts if your shape has any straight lines.Take the edge of the straightedge and line it up with each straight line.It's important to cut on a non-delicate work surface.You can put a piece of wood or cardboard on top of your work surface to protect it.
Step 9: It can be sprayed-stencil.
Use a piece of cardboard or wood to make a stencil.Place it on the front side of your coir mat, then spray paint over the stencil to make it even more unique.If your mat will go in front of the entrance to your home, you could make a stencil with block letters that say "Welcome" or "Home Sweet Home".You could do any design you want.At an arts and crafts supply store, you can buy pre-made stencils.You can use a sponge paint brush to apply paint from a can.