| Pebble Mat What to do:Step 1: Recycle and old doormat, or cut a sheet of rubber to size (Many larger fabric stores offer various rubber products for various upholstery projects).
 Step 2:  Before sticking down the pebbles, arrange them on the rubber mat until all the pebbles fit nicely. Step 3: Use Pattex Universal Silicone to attach the individual pebbles to the rubber mat. Apply a thick bead of silicone to the back of each press and press firmly onto the mat. Step 4: Once you have finished sticking down all the pebbles, leave to cure for 24 hours.After that you can leave as is, or you can apply a satin on gloss spray varnish over the top.
 
 What you need:
 1. Assorted pebbles or river rocks - Select pebbles of approximately the same size, and ones that will be easy to stick down
 2. Rubber mat
 3. Pattex Universal Silicone
 4. Dropcloth or newspaper
 5. Rust-Oleum clear polyurethane spray varnish (satin or gloss)
 
 Estimated time needed: 30 minutes plus drying
 
 ref: easydiy.co.za
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