Step 1: For this project you will need a basic understanding
of a couple power tools or know someone who would love to help you with this
first step. I used a chop saw to clip the corners of the step (with 2 little
boys running around we try to minimize potential hazards). Then you will also
need to trim the spindles down to the desired height of your table.
Step 2: Lay out a ton of newspaper or cardboard outside and
get to work spraying the step, spindles and small support board. Like I said
above, I used white but this is the step where you can personalize your table
to your home and personality! You may need to spray a few coats of paint on the
wood to get complete and even color.
Step 3: Now get your tape measure, pencil, a level, screw
gun and your beautifully sprayed boards. Use the tape measure to measure the
height of the spindles on the wall and mark it with your pencil. Place your
support board at the very bottom of that line and screw it into the wall. Use
the level to make sure that it is even because your shelf will sit upon this so
if it isn’t straight your shelf won’t be either. Next set the step on top of
the support board and screw a couple screws down into the back of the shelf
going into your support board. (You may need someone to help hold the step
while you do this and the spindles) Last part, place the spindles under the
table in the place you would like them to be and send a screw down through the
step into each one.
Step 4: Touch up a bit, cover the screws with a little white
paint. Spray some paint on a plastic plate and use a Q-tip to dab paint over
the screws.
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