Ikea hack: colourful step stool with washi tape, an easy DIY
Supplies needed
* Your Bekvam step stool of course
* Journal or plastic protection (for paint spraying)
* White colour spray paint
* Washi tape (also called masking tape) - use any types and width you like and looks great together
* Mod podge or other decoupage medium
* Paint brush
DIY steps
1. Clean your step stool
Remove dust to have a clean surface to apply the paint
2. Paint your step stool in white
Use the spray paint in two to three layers to paint the stool.
This is after the first layer. It was obviously not enough.
So I went for a second one.
3. Apply the washi tape on the steps
Make sure you leave no gap between the strips and you apply firmly the strips on the top step.
Cut the edges with care.
4. Apply mod podge
This is to seal the washi tape and protect it from being damaged when using the step stool.
I applied 3 coats using a paint brush to make sure it was really well sealed between all strips.
At the first coat you might see some bubbles on the washi tape. Just wait a few minutes until the mod podge dries and push the bubbles away with your fingers to re-apply the washi tape against the step, they should disappear.
Make sure you spread well the mod podge with the brush to make a thin film at each layer. You don't want the layer to be too thick.
Also apply mod podge to seal all the edges and protect your work.
Let dry and you are done!
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