Houndstooth Step Stool

The right way to enhance an IKEA Bekvam stool utilizing duct tape.

I’ve one other simple furnishings earlier than & after adorning concept for you right now. One that you may full in lower than half-hour and have you ever stepping in model!

This IKEA furnishings makeover is a little bit bit totally different from the norm of utilizing paint or ornamental paper to finish the transformation. As an alternative, to offer a plain stool a little bit little bit of stylish, I regarded round to seek out one thing simple that anybody might do and that was very reasonably priced. I used duct tape.

Sure, duct tape – not the boring gray variety, however basic Houndstooth sample Duck model tape. It’s the good floor protecting for a step stool, sturdy and difficult that may take getting stepped on repeatedly.

I like Houndstooth – basic and stylish, the sample goes with every thing and something – upscale to lowly – it matches proper into any adorning scheme.

I came upon about this stylish tape final fall when when noticed that Viv at The V Spot lined a pumpkin with it. I knew instantly that I needed to get my fingers on a roll or two. It was not simple. I checked out each retailer that carried the ornamental Duck Model tapes, checked on-line, however no Houndstooth. Then in the future, there it was in ACMoore – one roll. I snatched it up. On the time, I had no concept what I might be doing with it, however did know – I needed to have it! It has been in my craft cupboard till not too long ago – as you may see, I discovered a approach to make use of it.

I’ve just a few tall stools to sit down on in my home, a metallic one in my kitchen, the one I not too long ago added a monogram to make use of with my stitching machine, and a tall preppy pink one which I take advantage of at my worktable in my studiworkplace, however no sturdy shorter step stool. A visit to IKEA solved that.

The right way to Remodel an IKEA Bekvam Stool Utilizing Houndstooth Duct Tape:

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The unique end on the IKEA BEKVAM stool is beechwood– value $14.99.

I like the straightforward design with the in-built deal with on the highest. As with every thing from IKEA, I needed to put it collectively first with the helpful little screwdriver that comes with all their furnishings.

provides wanted:

paint
paintbrush
1 roll of Houndstooth or sample duct tape
Scissors and a craft knife

Step 1: I painted it white and let it dry.

Step 2: As soon as the paint was dry, I ran a bit of wonderful grit sandpaper over the floor to clean the floor after which cleaned it off with a tack material. Duct tape sticks higher to very clear and dry surfaces.

The right way to Apply the Duct Tape

The Houndstooth sample is simple to match up. Reduce every strip/piece of duct tape lengthy sufficient to wrap beneath the highest fringe of the stool and step.

1. Make sure that to position the very first piece of tape in your floor so the sample is straight, then maintain including one strip/piece at a time, barely overlapping the earlier piece and matching up the sample till you’ve got your complete floor lined.

2. Rub your fingers over the perimeters of the tape to ensure every is adhered. The heat of your fingers going over the perimeters just a few occasions will clean them down.

3. Take away extra tape underneath the steps with a craft knife.

The right way to Neatly Cowl the Corners

Reduce the surplus tape at every nook as proven.
Fold over the underside strip. Reduce extra if needed.
Repeat for the aspect strip.
Then carry the highest strip down and trim extra. Clean along with your fingers to ensure it’s adhered.

Easy, stylish, basic. I can place my houndstooth lined IKEA Bekvam stool in any room and it robotically goes with the colour and elegance of the room.

Now I can attain all of the excessive locations round my home simply. Significantly better than dragging a kitchen chair round to assist me once I want a lift in peak.

I went on-line to the Duck Model web site to see if I might order extra rolls, however they don’t promote it on-line – they solely checklist shops in that carry it.

Your finest wager to find it’s to take a look at craft shops. Goal and Walmart carry the road within the house enchancment space, not within the craft division of the shop. In the event you do discover it, let me know as I might like to have one other roll or two.