Stone Bath Mat

Achieve a Zen-like spa feeling in your bath with a personalized foot-massaging mat.

Handmade Stone Bath Mat

 

Good To Know:
The mat is durable enough for indoor and outdoor use. You could make an additional project as a welcome mat for your home’s entryway.


Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1

1. Measure and cut a 32-inch-long piece of shelf liner. Fold it in half, and cut down the center to make two 16- x 24-inch rectangles. Stack the pieces on top of each other. (When gluing the stones, the adhesive will seep through the top piece of shelf liner.)
Step 2

2. Using your computer, create a large letter for a template, and print it out. We used a 700-point type size to create the “B” shown here. Use utility scissors to trim out the letter, and center it on the piece of shelf liner. Trace the letter onto the liner using a permanent marker, and then remove the template.
Step 3

3. Arrange black stones to fill the traced letter. Experiment with various sizes to avoid large gaps. Use a caulk gun and a generous amount of clear silicone sealant to secure the stones to the shelf liner.
Step 4

4. Fill the remaining portions of the mat with the white stones and small pea gravel. Work with small sections at a time because the sealant sets in about 10 minutes. Let the sealant cure overnight. Turn over the mat, and trim away any exposed edges of shelf liner.

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I had a friend many years ago that had a small smooth pebble floor in her kitchen. We were Flight Attendants at the time and after a long 4 day trip our dogs were tired. We'd go there and unwind for an hour or so and my favorite part was kicking my shoes off and just sliding across that floor...TBC
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Project Details
Skill level: Beginner
Rough cost estimate: $40*
Rough time estimate: 3 hours
Lowe’s List
MATERIALS
  • 1 (2- x 5-foot) roll of white nonadhesive shelf liner (#174006)
  • 1 bag of black polished stones (#139477)
  • 1 bag of white polished stones (#33909)
  • 1 bag of pea gravel (#92130)
  • 3 tubes of clear window/door silicone sealant (#47970)
TOOLS
  • tape measure
  • utility scissors
  • permanent marker
  • caulk gun

*Does not include applicable taxes, which vary by market, or the cost of tools.

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