Learn how to make a DIY Blanket Ladder for a fraction of the cost of store bought. This ladder is super easy and so pretty to display throw blankets in your home.
Have you had your eyes on one of those pretty blanket ladders? Well, we have a very simple tutorial to make one that is rustic and gorgeous without the hefty price tag.
This farmhouse blanket ladder DIY is so easy that you might just end up making a few for gifts as well. These ladders are such a fun way to organize and display your blankets.
I love to switch the blankets out for seasons, and it looks so festive and pretty hanging on the ladder. It is such a simple way to decorate while also being practical. I also love these Wooden Spool Ideas.
Why We Love This
Can you believe how much these blanket ladders cost at the store? They range anywhere from $50- $80 versus making them for under $20 at home.
And if you have seen the blanket ladder pottery barn ones, well those are even more than that!
That is a huge savings and considering how simple this DIY is, you can’t go wrong! Even a novice can complete this project because it is so simple and easy to do.
I think it would also be pretty for a nursery to display baby quilts or blankets. You can change the blankets for holiday such as Christmas for decorative purposes. Not only is it a great way for blanket storage but it looks really nice as well.
Supplies
- Sawhorses
- Safety goggles
- Thin work gloves
- Miter or circular saw
- Two 2 x 4 x 8′ pine boards
- One 2 x 6 x 8′ pine board
- Orbital sander
- Sandpaper
- 2 1/2” Trim head screws
- Screw gun
- Wood Stain and polyurethane mix
- Paint brush
- Rag
- Pencil
- Measuring tape
- T-square
Always use safety precautions when using electric tools. Make sure to wear safety goggles during this diy project.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Set up 2 sawhorses onto a flat surface. Make sure to wear your safety goggles and gloves.
Step 2. Place two pine boards across the sawhorses and carefully use your orbital sander to sand off and print or imperfections.
Step 3. Repeat Step 2 on your third line board. Brush off any dust from your boards and sawhorses.
Step 4. Mix the stain to apply it evenly to one side of the boards at a time. Then wipe each side of the board with an old rag after you brush on the stain. Finally, move on to the next side. I used a dark walnut stain, but you can use the color you like or even distress the wood.
Step 5. Let your boards dry outside for 12-24 hours. Use a measuring tape and t-square to mark your cuts.
2 x 6 x 8′ pine board- mark every 15”, you will need 4-25” pieces.
2 x 4 x 8′ pine boards- mark each board at 5 feet, you will need 2-5 ft boards.
Step 6. Carefully use a miter or circular saw to make a clean cut along your marked lines. Sand the ends of the boards with a piece of sandpaper.
Step 7. Measure and mark one line of each of the 5 ft boards, 3” from the top, this is where your top ladder bar will be. Now, measure and mark 3 more lines, 12” spaced apart from the 3” mark, this is where your other ladder bars will start.
Step 8. Place on 25” pine block in between the ladder sides so it is angled. The opposite corners need to be flush with the opposite side of the 2×4 sides. Carefully use a drill and 2 wood screws on each side to screw the 25” blocks onto the 2×4 sides. Repeat steps 11 and 12 until all 4 25” boards are attached with the screws.
Step 9. Touch up the ends of the boards with stain, wipe and let dry overnight. Hang your cozy blankets on the ladder rungs and enjoy this rustic blanket ladder.
Pro Tips
- Cutting. To skip the cutting steps, have your local hardware store make the cuts for you. All you will need to do is sand, assemble and then apply stain. This is a great way to save a step or if you don’t have all the supplies needed to cut the boards.
- Wood Glue. This is optional but you can also reinforce the ladder with wood glue.
- Remove sawdust. Wipe any sawdust from the boards before staining.
- Allow to dry. The stain needs to completely dry before assembling.
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Let us know how your DIY Quilt Ladder turns out. This project is very easy with step-by-step instructions so that even a beginner can make it. You will love how well this wooden blanket ladder turns out. Make sure to leave a comment once you try it.
DIY Blanket Ladder
Equipment
- Saw horses
- Safety goggles
- Thin work gloves
- Miter or circular saw
- Two 2 x 4 x 8′ pine boards
- One 2 x 6 x 8′ pine board
- Orbital sander
- Sandpaper
- 2 1/2” Trim head screws
- Screw gun
- Stain and polyurethane mix
- Paint Brush
- Rag
- Pencil
- measuring tape
- T-square
- Please note: Always use safety precautions when using electric tools. Make sure to wear those safety goggles.
Instructions
- Set up 2 saw horses onto a flat surface. Make sure to wear your safety goggles and gloves.
- Place two pine boards across the saw horses and carefully use your orbital sander to sand off and print or imperfections.
- Repeat step 2 on your third line board.
- Brush off any dust from your boards and saw horses.
- Mix your stain and use a brush to apply it evenly to one side of the boards at a time, wipe each side of the board with a rag after you brush on the stain and move on the the next side.
- Let your boards dry outside for 12-24 hours.
- Make sure to allow drying time for this Blanket Ladder DIY!
- Use a measuring tape and t-square to mark your cuts.
- *2 x 6 x 8′ pine board- mark every 15”, you will need 4-25” pieces.
- *2 x 4 x 8′ pine boards- mark each board at 5 feet, you will need 2-5 ft boards.
- Carefully use a miter or circular saw to make a clean cut along your marked lines.
- Sand the ends of the boards with a piece of sandpaper.
- Measure and mark one line of each of the 5 ft boards, 3” from the top, this is where your top ladder bar will be.
- Now measure and mark 3 more lines, 12” spaced apart from the 3” mark, this is where your other ladder bars will start.
- Place on 25” pine block in between the ladder sides so it is angled so that the opposite corners are flush with the opposite side of the 2×4 sides.
- Carefully use a drill and 2 wood screws on each side to screw the 25” blocks onto the 2×4 sides.
- Repeat steps 11 and 12 until all 4 25” boards are attached with the screws.
- Touch up the ends of the boards with stain, wipe and let dry overnight.
