- Difficultyeasy
- Cost77-85 £
- Duration3 - 8 h
Are you looking to upcycle your old wooden ladders? We have the answer. This easy and quick project means you will be able to create a new eye catching wardrobe for your home.
Video instructions
Measure and cut the boards to size
Firstly, measure out the boards to a length of 120cm and 115cm using a tape measure. Then make sure to clamp down the boards with screw clamps to the work bench. You are now ready to cut the boards to size using a jigsaw. Next sand down the edges using a multi-sander. Don't put too much pressure on the sander and make sure to keep it flat for the best results and a smooth finish. To remove dust use a vacuum as this will also help to keep the work surface clean.
Position the ladders
Lay down the ladders and position them so that their side rails are angled towards each other. Then place the longer board onto the bottom rung and fix it in place using two of the longer screws on each side. Turn the ladder round in order to be able to fix the shorter board up to the next rung in an offset position. Again, use two of the longer screws on each side.
Secure the coat rack
Mark the centre on the top rung of each side rail. Place the curtain rail on the top rungs and wrap the perforated tape around it on each side. Pre-drill the fixing holes using a cordless drill/driver. Then use a cordless screwdriver to attach the perforated tape with the short screws.
Paint your upcycled ladder wardrobe a classic white or trendy greenery. Use a paint spray system or a paintbrush to personalize your wooden boards. For the best results, you should leave a two hand-width clearance between the paint spray system and the project.