| They're perfect for grilling planks, for patio furniture, for | | | | may have gotten stuck on. A second option is to |
| doghouses and more. So, chances are you're already | | | | personalize your cedar mat. Aside from the traditional |
| a fan of cedar wood. But a lot of people overlook the | | | | "welcome" slogan, a lot of companies give you the |
| doormat as an aesthetic household object, opting | | | | option of having your name engraved. Others can |
| instead for cheap or cheesy mats as an afterthought | | | | even engrave and paint on imaginative images or |
| that just that fall apart. A cedar wood doormat brings | | | | patterns of your choosing. |
| not only an aromatic scent and natural beauty to your | | | | Placement |
| front doorstep; it's also extremely functional and gets | | | | But don't think that a cedar wood doormat is confined |
| your shoes cleaner than do other mats. | | | | solely to stoops and front porches. Use one out back |
| Design | | | | on your deck or patio, by your hot tub, or even bring |
| Most models of cedar wood doormat come with a | | | | the mat inside to use with your bathroom shower. The |
| separated multiple slat design that is affixed to three | | | | traction provided is essential and will keep your feet |
| base boards underneath. This slat design serves a | | | | off of the cold tiled floor. |
| few purposes. First and foremost, it keeps dirt, sand | | | | Why Cedar? |
| and mud from entering your home by having grit and | | | | Cedar in particular is a great wood for doormats for a |
| grime fall in between the slats. Plus, they are spaced | | | | few reasons. Most obvious is its pleasing rich reddish |
| far enough apart that mud won't get stuck in the slats | | | | color and unique spicy aroma, although white cedar is |
| but rather fall through. This makes these outside | | | | an equally popular and attractive variety. There are |
| doormats perfect for the city, the country, or by the | | | | also more functional benefits in choosing cedar for |
| beach. The second purpose of these slats is to allow | | | | outdoor construction projects. Cedar is an especially |
| air to circulate around the mat so that the wood dries | | | | weather-resistant hardwood that will last for decades |
| quickly. Everyone at one time or another has had to | | | | on end without decaying or warping. After a time, |
| deal with wet, rotted or warped wood. It's not a pretty | | | | unfinished cedar will adopt a naturally grayish sheen, |
| picture. Also, a wet mat equals a slippery mat, and you | | | | but many a cedar wood doormat will already come |
| wouldn't want anyone taking a tumble at your | | | | with a protective sealant which will help the wood |
| expense. | | | | retain its natural coloration. In addition, cedar, a member |
| Extras | | | | of the pine family, is indigenous to North America and |
| There are also some fun additions to make your | | | | can grow upwards of 100 feet tall. By purchasing a |
| cedar wood doormat even better. For starters, many | | | | mat that was made by a native harvested tree, you'll |
| models come with a detachable nylon boot brush | | | | be supporting national industry and helping with local |
| which affixes to the bottom of mats. Use this to | | | | jobs (which in this economy is a blessing indeed). So |
| scrape off boots and shoes for any tough mud that | | | | why not greet your guests in style with cedar. |