Try This: Laser Engrave Doormats
Learn to customize conventional doormats with this method
Use your laser to customize conventional doormats. Create fun designs or personalize them to make unique gifts.
Material required:
- Single-color doormat
Machine used:
- Speedy 400, 120 watts
- 4″ lens
- Vacuum table
For this sample, you can use any machine of the Speedy laser engraver series, or an equivalent from another manufacturer. Just be certain you are using a doormat that will fit in your bed size.
Pro tip: Due to the coarse structure of the doormat, we used a lens with a long focal length to compensate for the unevenness of the material.
Step One: Import the design
Decide on what design you wish to use for your doormat. You can make your own design or import our template.
Send the job to the laser using the driver settings below.
Print settings:
Pro tip: You can use a lower resolution to reduce production time. Since a doormat is typically viewed from the distance, the resolution does not need to be as high.
Step Two: Engraving the doormat
Put the doormat into your laser. Determine and adjust the parameter settings. The recommended settings can differ depending on the laser machine used and laser power available.
Laser Parameters: Engraving
Pro tip: Since a doormat is typically viewed from the distance, a resolution of 333 DPI is sufficient.
- Engrave logos of companies, sports clubs, or other organizations and extend your customer base.
- Slogans for private house builders or the first apartment are perfect for individual promotional items.