So this might be weird but I use my squatty potty often. But it can be cold and uncomfortable sometimes. So since I am doing on a series on upcycling yoga mats I thought this was yet another way to repurpose a mat. I hope your toes are much warmer the next time you use the Lou. haha

Supplies

Step 1: Clean Your Mat

Since you will be stepping on this, putting it through the washing machine may not be necessary. Cleaning with disinfectant spray or wipes may be fine enough. If not here are the deeper clean instructions.

Before repurposing your mat, consider how you will cut it up and use it.
Mats can be washed in the washing machine on delicate setting using tap cold or cold water. Regular detergent should be fine. No need for fabric softener.
You may partially dry them mat on delicate in your washer then hang dry for the rest of the time.

Step 2: Trace

Decide what pattern from that mat you would like to show and place it accordingly. then->
Flip the mat to be the wrong side up
Then place the stool (squatty potty) face down and trace with sharpie
Remove the stool

Step 3: Cut Out the Shape

Yes, obvious, I know but cut out the shape you made on or right outside the sharpie line

Then flip it over and see if it's the right fit for the stool top. If so, great! If not, trim to size.

Step 4: Glue It Baby

*note photo from a similar project

First spread the tacky or Elmer's glue using a paint brush across the bottom of the cut out mat piece.
Then use the hot gun on the corners and edges
Carefully flip it over onto the stool and press down to stick.
Watch your fingers I burned myself the first time on accident.
Wash the brush when you are done or it will ruin the paint brush.

Step 5: Admire

Yay you now will be able to go number two in piece.

Go here for my other project: https://www.instructables.com/Repurposing-Old-Yoga-Mats-Shelf-Liner/

Go here for more ideas on how to upcycle yoga mats: https://www.mistedforest.com/post/upcycling-and-recycling-old-yoga-mats