How Do You Create A Personalized Wooden Step?
Creating a personalized step as a gift for someone who is “not tall” or someone who is hard to buy presents for, is easy and fun. This is a project anyone can do. The hardest part is finding the right block of wood. The wood can be painted according to their favorite theme. When painting or staining the step, keep in mind how the step will be used. For example, a step in the kitchen or bath room will need a coating of a waterproofing sealer to keep out the moisture. Shop at your local lumbar yard, look for a block of wood like ash or pine, that wood carvers use. Decide on the size of the step. This example is 17x11x3. Have the attendant cut the wooden block to the exact size you need. They have the tools to make the cuts and it doesn’t cost much. Fill in any small holes with wood filler, then sand all of the sides smooth. A palm sander works well for this task. Prime the wood then paint it with your base coat. Use a craft or wood sealer before painting you decorations. If you do not se
