Blanket Ladder Plans
Here are the FREE, detailed blanket ladder plans for building your own blanket ladder today for less than $20 and just a few hours of your time. Follow along and download the Blanket Ladder PDF for a digital copy and easy printing.
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Materials
- (3) – 1×3 x 8′ boards
- (24) – 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws
- or 18 ga brad nail
- or nails
- wood glue
- sand paper
- felt pads or non slip pads
- stain or paint
- topcoat (optional)
Tools
- Circular saw and/or a miter saw
- Drill or impact driver
- Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
- or a nail gun
- or hammer and nails
- Speed Square – optional
- Sander or sanding block
- Tape Measure
Cut List
- (2) – 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ x 72″
- (6) – 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ x 17″
Blanket Ladder Cut Diagram
Step 1- Blanket Ladder Legs
Cut 2 boards to 72″ long. Then measure and mark the placement of the blanket ladder rungs.
Now that the blanket ladder rungs are marked, decide if you want angles on your ladder legs bottom and top. If you do, then do the optional angles below; if not, skip to step 2.
Alternate – Angled Blanket Ladder Legs (Risers)
Leg bottom – On the back side of the legs bottom, mark up 1/2″. Draw a straight line from the front corner to the 1/2″ mark or make a 10 degree miter cut at the bottom with the miter saw.
Leg top – On the back side of the legs top, mark down 4 1/4″. Also on the top, mark over 3/4″ from the back corner. Draw a straight line between the marks and cut along the line.
Step 2 – Blanket Ladder Rungs
Cut 6 pieces of the 1×3’s that are 17″ long. Then drill pocket holes for 3/4″ material in both ends.
(Alternate assembly method – If you don’t want to use pocket holes, you can attach the blanket ladder rungs to the legs by using screws or nails through the outside of the legs into the rungs).
Step 3 – Assemble Blanket Ladder
Time to attach the blanket ladder rungs to the ladder legs. Use wood glue and 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws (or alternate method) to attach rungs to legs at marks previously measured.
Alternate Assembly Method
Attach the blanket ladder rungs to the legs by using 1 1/4″ or longer screws or nails through the outside of the legs into the rungs.
Step 4 – Finish Blanket Ladder
Once the wood glue is dry, remove any excess glue and sand the ladder smooth. Remove any sawdust then apply your favorite stain or paint. Once dry, then apply a top coat like a water based polyurethane.
Finally add felt or non skid pads to the blanket ladder where it will touch the wall.
Cheers!
BLH
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