Build a DIY Staircase Planter This Weekend
There are nearly endless ways to spruce up and get the most out of your deck. From a laptop tech desk, to space-saving container gardening, the list goes on. But what to do about those stairs? This build lets you bring a splash of color to an entirely new area of your house, while keeping your outdoor spaces easily accessible for those day-long backyard parties. So, follow along in this episode of Done-In-A-Weekend Projects and discover how to build your very own DIY staircase planter.
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Tools
- Circular saw
- Carpenter’s square
- Tape measure
- Impact driver or drill with T25 bit
- Pencil
- Paint brush
- 80-grit sandpaper
Materials
- (1) 2 in. x 12 in. x 6 ft. pressure treated pine board
- (2) Three-step pressure treated stair stringers
- (1) 2 ½ in. red exterior self-starting star flat-head wood deck screws
- Water sealer or stain
Staircase Planter Cut List
Take the 2 in. x 12 in. x 6 ft. board and make the following cuts:
- 2 in. x 12 in. x 13 ¾ in. front board
- 2 in. x 12 in. x 10 in. bottom boards
- 2 in. x 12 in. x 10 ½ in. inside boards
- 2 in. x 12 in. x 4 in. back board
Then, take the 2 in. x 12 in. x 13 ¾ in. front board and rip it down to 2 in. x 6 ¾ in. x 13 ¾ in.
DIY Staircase Planter Build Steps
For the full build steps, open and download the PDF to get started.
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That’s it! Now all there’s left to do is find the perfect spot, get gardening, and take your stairs to new heights.
