This is a terrific solution to the perennial problem of soggy bath mats. An occasional airing and scrub clean are all that are needed.
Plascon’s Tile Primer, Melamine Primer, Velvaglo, inexpensive Grout Pen and some patience will help you tackle that bathroom project, with the desired professional finish

Before your begin, decide what size you want the duckboard to be. Our mat measures 45cm x 58cm.

Remember when planning a larger or smaller size, to allow a 2cm gap between each piece of timber for the plastic tubing.

You will need:
- 10 lengths of planed pine each 4cm wide x 2cm thick and 45cm long
Note: Don't reduce the thickness or the wood will not be able to take any weight.
- 1m of plastic tubing x 14mm diameter.
Similar to that used in fish tanks and ponds.
- 2m of 12mm diameter nylon rope
- Drill, 16mm + 13mm bits
- Pencil

Here's how:
1. Have the timber cut to size [Timber City will do this for you] or use a circular or jigsaw to cut yourself. Sand smooth with fine grit sandpaper.

2. Line up the lengths side by side on their 2cm sides and rule a line 10cm in from each end across all the timber sides. Turn the timber over and repeat on the other side for accurate drill positions. Mark the halfway point in the length of each piece of timber on this line.

3. Drill right through each timber piece at the centre marking, using the small bit. Then repeat with the larger bit to a depth of 1.5cm on either side. This ensures that the wood does not crack.

4. Cut the plastic tubing into 5cm lengths. These will be used to separate the timber pieces. Starting at one end, thread the rope through one piece of timber and then one length of plastic tubing, then the next piece of timber and another piece of plastic tubing. Work along one row of holes, out the opposite end and back through the remaining holes on the other side.

5. Knot the ends of the rope securely, holding the knots over a lighted match to melt and fuse the ends and stop them from fraying.