Then as the time approaches builders block sets in and I start getting nervous. What to build, what to build??? Of course I want to make it fun, awesome and so cool.
Nothing…no awesome ideas.
Well back to the to-do list. This isn’t amazing, but it’s very functional if you are short or have kids.
My kids have been using a 12″ plastic stool from IKEA to boost them high enough to wash their hands in the bathroom. This stool works great for the 5 year old, but it’s too short for the 2 year old and she can’t reach the faucet. I measured a good height for her, and made the new stool 18″ tall. This is a great height for her, and the 5 year old can stand on the lower stair and reach comfortably.
How to Build a DIY Kid’s Step Stool
I call it a kids, but it is plenty sturdy for big people too.
Materials
- 1″ x 8″ x 8′ board
- 1 1/4″ pocket screws (
Cut Diagram
Cut the 18″, 15 1/2″ and 15 1/2″ pieces from the board. Rip one of the 15 1/2″ pieces to 6″ wide. Rip the remaining part of the 1×8 into 4 strips, 2 @ 1 7/8″ and 2 @ 1 1/2″. Make the designated cuts according to the diagram. The 19″ pieces have a 25 deg miter cut on both ends. The 5 1/4″ pieces will need to be ripped to 1 1/2″.
To assemble the stool, you can use to hide your screws or have the screws showing. Drill pocket holes in both ends of the 5 1/4″ pieces. Use wood glue and 1 1/4″ screws to assemble the top stair support. Add pocket holes to attach the stair tread later.
Drill pocket holes in both ends of the 11 1/4″ pieces. Use wood glue and 1 1/4″ screws to assemble the lower stair support. Add pocket holes to attach the stair tread later.
Mark 6 3/4″ from the end of both 17 1/4″ pieces. Line up the lower stair support with the 6 3/4″ mark, secure with 1 1/4″ screws. Make the top stair support flush with the top of the 17 1/4″ pieces, secure with 1 1/4″ screws.
Line up the 19″ diagonal pieces with the outside corner of the top stair support, use a screw to secure. Place the stool on a flat surface, mark on the 19″ diagonal pieces 6 3/4″ from the bottom. Adjust the bottom stair support until it lines up with the marks, clamp into place then secure with screws. Add additional screws to the top support as needed.
For the lower stair tread, you can leave the part of it open or fill it in the whole way. I think both ways look nice. Leaving the back open makes it look more ladder like.
Secure the stair treads to the stool frame with either pocket screws or nail from the top into the frame. The top stair tread is flush on the back and hangs over 1/2″ on the sides and front. The lower stair tread is flush on the back and sides and hangs over 1/2″ in the front.
Here’s a look at the partial lower stair tread.
Or a with the full tread. I like both looks, but the full tread covers up the screws and pocket holes so I left it like that.
To finish the step stool, I gave the wood a good sanding and finished with 120 grit sandpaper. I decided to go with a two toned finish. I removed the treads and primed and painted the frame white with the handy dandy
I stained the treads with General Finishes Nutmeg, but wanted to go a little darker so I stained them again with Rustoleum Carrington. After the stain dried I roughed up the edges with sandpaper to give the treads a worn look. I figure my kids will probably abuse this thing, so might as well start off weathered then I won’t feel so bad when they ‘distress’ it I added a top coat of Minwax polyurethane to the treads only (polyurethane will turn white paint yellow.) Once everything dried, I reattached the treads to the frame and the DIY kid step stool is ready to go.
Print the plans!
DIY Kid Step Stool Plans
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Original article and pictures take http://www.hertoolbelt.com/kids-step-stool/ site
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