DIY Cork Bath Mat and Other Bath Mat Ideas

Moss Bath Mat

If you’re looking to add some greenery into your bathroom, try making your very own moss bath mat. Even if you lack a green thumb, the moss will thrive as it’s being watered every time you step out of the shower. The moss bath mat is also very soft and cushioned. Click here for the complete step-by-step on putting together your own moss bath mat.

Towel Bath Mat

A towel bath mat is another easy bath mat you can make yourself and customize to any size or color. By recycling old towels you don’t use anymore, you can create a super fluffy bath mat that looks great in your bathroom. Follow the tutorial here to put together a towel bath mat to fit your style.

Wine Cork Bath Mat

The wine cork bath mat is one of our favorite bath mats you can make, so much so that we decided to make one ourselves. The process was super quick and easy, follow our instructions below and soon you’ll have your very own wine cork bath mat.

Step 1: Materials

Here are some things you’ll need before you can get started making your wine cork bath mat.

• Rubber for the mat
• 100-150 wine corks
• Silicone adhesive
• Caulk gun
• Box cutting knife
• Rubber coating

The amount of wine corks you’ll need will depend on how large you want your bath mat to be. For our mat, we used exactly 112 wine corks. As for the base of the mat, we used a sheet of rubber that we cut down to the size we wanted. You can also use old exercise mats as well. The rubber coating is also important when making your wine cork bath mat, as it will prevent the corks from soaking in any moisture and getting moldy.

Step 2: Cutting the Wine Corks

After you’ve gathered everything you’ll need for your wine cork bath mat, you’ll need to cut all your corks in half. We found that it was easiest to make smaller notches around the corks instead of trying to slice through them. Make sure you take your time so that the cork halves are even and you don’t end up injuring yourself.

Step 3: Lay Out the Corks

Once you have all your wine corks cut in half, the next step is to lay them out on your mat. This step is where you can be really creative and make the cork mat your own. We decided to alternate the pattern of our corks between laying them vertically and horizontally. If you’re feeling extra creative, you can even make extra cuts in your corks to create a herringbone pattern. Once you’ve finished laying out the corks, make sure to take note of the size of the mat, is it the perfect size for your shower or bath tub area? You can even place a cork mat in front of your sink like we did.

Step 4: Securing the Corks

After you have finished cutting the mat to fit your layout, it’s time to secure the corks. We used a waterproof, mold and mildew resistant silicone adhesive with a caulk gun to secure the corks to the surface of the mat. Our process involved adding the corks row by row using our pattern from earlier. We applied the silicone to the mat then spread it out with a piece of cardboard so there was a thick layer of adhesive. We then pressed each cork into the mat and repeated this until all the corks were on the mat.

Step 5: Sealing the Corks

The next step is to seal your wine cork bath mat with the rubber coating. Wait until the silicone is dry before doing this so you don’t mess with the adhesive. The rubber coating will protect the corks from any moisture build-up which could lead to mold. The sealant also helps protect your cork bath mat so it lasts longer and you can enjoy it for many years to come.

Step 6: Put it on Display!

After the sealant has dried, your cork bath mat is complete! The cork texture provides your feet with a nice massaging surface while stepping out of the shower and gives your bathroom a rejuvenated look.