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Build The Easiest Step Stool

March 23, 2016 7 Comments

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Yes, we all keep seeing these ultra cute step stools on Pinterest and Facebook. But guys, they’re the easiest to build. If you can make a pocket hole and know how to use a drill, this tutorial will take under 10 minutes to do!

So first things first, what do you need? I’ve compiled a list of items we used & the exact cuts of the wood we used. Keep in mind, we build for a living so our tools, clamps and supplies are very dirty. Keep in mind, we bought 1×8’s and cut them down to 6″ in width. If you purchase 1×6’s It’s actually 5 1/2″ wide, so it wouldn’t work as the base is also 5 1/2″ in width.

Wood Cuts:
Wood Cuts, Wood Shopping List

Supplies:

Wood Working Supplies, Glue, Screws

The pictures are pretty self explanatory, but let me be your mini guide while you make your first step stool.

You want to line up the two boards, as shown. Glen first pocket holes them together. So grab your drill & driver. We are huge Milwaukee fans. As you can see, our tools are used A LOT.

Screwing Wood Together, DIY Step Stool

Once your pocket holes are done. Screw the boards in place. Now you’re finished the sides of your step stool.

Now you want to stand up your sides. Put your 2×2’s between the sides. One on the bottom ( to make sure that you will be drilling straight. The 2×2 on the top is the one you’re drilling into.

Woodworking, DIY Step Stool

Once you’ve completed your pocket holes, drill them.

Screwing into Wood, DIY Step Stool

Now the base of the first stair is done! We are now going to move up to the tallest stair, to do the exact same thing. But this time, you will be doing the front & the back. So take your 2×2 off the floor as it will need to be used.

Building a DIY Stool, Step Stool

Now you can go ahead and throw some wood glue on the tops of the steps as we will be screwing the steps on.

DIY Step Stool, Build a stool

You’re done! Now you can stain or paint however you wish. Follow us for the next few steps to see how we do our custom and EASY Farmhouse finish.

DIY Step Stool, Build a Stool

Isn’t it so cute? Okay… so this step is super easy. Go grab a dark spray paint. It can be black or brown. Anything dark. Then you want to spray all the parts you’re going to distress. Normally on bigger pieces I only spray the edges, between the boards and the sides.

Build a Stool, Farmhouse Step Stool, Distressed White

Let Dry. Paint & Distress. Here’s the finished product of one we did last week. Except we stained the top tread and painted the rest.

DIY Step Stool, Build A Super Easy Step Stool

And there you have it! How To make a super easy DIY step stool. I’d love for you to comment & share. Lets see your DIY stools!

R67

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  1. Nadine says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:20 am

    Would love to know what type of paint you use when painting these stools & do you apply it with a brush or roller?

    Love your work!! Thanks in advance!!

    Reply
    • theruggedrooster@gmail.com says

      March 24, 2016 at 10:18 am

      Hi Nadine!
      I use Behr All-in-one paint, just a plain white tester will do, only 3$ and I just use a brush for this project to give it a extra farmhouse vibe. A roller will make the white look to perfect.
      Thank you so much for reading!
      Jess xo

      Reply
      • Nadine says

        March 24, 2016 at 12:31 pm

        Thanks so much!!!

        Reply
        • theruggedrooster@gmail.com says

          March 24, 2016 at 1:24 pm

          You’re so welcome!

          Reply
  2. Gracie says

    May 24, 2020 at 12:25 am

    Hi,
    Did you use a kreg jig for the pocket holes? Or just a drill and drill bit?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • White Picket Farmhouse says

      May 24, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      Hey! We pre-drill our holes and then use a drill. But if you’re not experienced with doing pocket holes I would recommend getting a keg jig!

      Reply

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  1. Super Easy Farmhouse Shutters - The Rugged Rooster says:
    May 14, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    […] Once dry, distress. The dark color pop through and look like it’s always been there. If wanting to see this tutorial more in depth, scroll down to the bottom of this tutorial . […]

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