We’re the sort of people that deal with our fur infants like household. In the event that they need to park their fairly little butts on a sunny mattress or sofa, then that’s completely okay. In reality, there’s nothing nicer in my humble opinion than snuggling as much as a heat furry little physique. My solely drawback is EeeeeeeeeDeeeee Riley Pipsqueak III is simply too small to leap up on her personal, so we’re all the time bending down and choosing her up. She has no drawback leaping down, however up. Nope her little legs simply don’t try this. So, when Cameo Décor reached out and requested if we need to adorn doggie stairs to assist trigger, we had been all for it.

You see Cameo loves furry creatures as a lot as we do, and people stairs can be auctioned off as soon as I’d achieved my bit. The proceeds would go to Rainbow Nation Animal Sanctuary and EeeeeDeeeee already has her personal doggie stairs.

She does like these ones although 😀  

Cameo kindly equipped the steps and sponsored the paints I used.

All I needed to do was get artistic and have enjoyable.

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What I used to rework the wood stairs

Right here’s what these wood doggie stairs appeared like earlier than.

They’re actually well-made and durable, however somewhat boring and untreated.

To brighten them I used:

• Rice paper prints of a wood fence  
• Scissors or sharp craft knife
• A big piece of scrap paper
• Paint and paintbrush
• Tape measure
• Mod podge
• Varnish

How one can adorn and remodel doggie stairs

Now I understand not everybody goes to spruce up their doggie stairs in the identical means. Your décor fashion could also be means totally different from mine (boho blended with litter and no matter tickles my thrift retailer fancy). So, what I’d wish to share on this tutorial is the right way to do it shortly and, on a price range, utilizing rice paper and paint.

Since these doggie stairs can be auctioned off to boost funds for Rainbow Nation Animal Sanctuary, I needed to rein my neck in and go along with one thing that may hopefully look good in most individuals’s properties. I figured heat greys had been a secure colour alternative and would do the trick.

The underside of the steps obtained a coat of Cameo’s Moon Shadow. Don’t you simply love that title? I’ve used Cameo merchandise earlier than, however that is the primary time I get to play with their paint. The protection actually impressed me. It goes on thick and clean and dries to a chalky end in 10 minutes.

Seal the underside with clear varnish earlier than flipping the steps over and masking off the risers on every step.

The tread obtained two coats of Moon Shadow whereas the risers obtained two coats of Washed Stone to create some distinction.

Seal the steps with varnish to guard them from doggie claws and spills. Now for the enjoyable half. Creating texture and curiosity on the closed stringers. Apparently, that’s the flamboyant title for the housing on both facet of the steps.

I needed to cowl each the within and out of doors of the stringers with rice paper prints. The skin was a breeze. Simply flip the doggie stairs on their facet on prime of the rice paper print and hint the define with a pen.

Minimize alongside the pen marks, line the paper up with the string, and mod podge in place.

The within piece took somewhat extra effort. You have to measure the tread

And measure the riser

And use these measurements to create a sample on a scrap piece of paper. I used a big paper bag.

Check match the sample on the steps and modify the place essential.

Use the paper sample to chop the rice paper.

And mod podge onto the within of the stringer

Seal the rice paper prints with two coats of clear varnish to guard them from any accidents. As an non-obligatory final step apply anti-slip spray or tape.

I did take into account placing down a carpet runner, however they’re not as simple to scrub.

Plus, I used to be frightened that little nails may get caught.

EeeeDeee appears completely pleased with these newly reworked doggie stairs.

I’ll have to offer her previous ones a brand new coat of paint too.

And possibly search for some extra prints of wood fences 😉

What do you suppose? Would you customise and remodel doggie steps to fit your decor?

Issues to think about when altering the look of wood doggie stairs

Whether or not you purchase wood stairs on-line or make your individual there are some things to remember:

• Doggies stairs are available all shapes, heights, and sizes. You should definitely measure the peak of your furnishings before you purchase or make them.
• Tread width and step peak are additionally essential to measure your fur child’s legs and use that as a information. The tread must be huge sufficient so your toddler is comfy hopping up and down, whereas the step or riser needs to be low sufficient so it’s simpler to climb.
• In case your fur child will get overexcited or they’re dropping their eyesight, search for stairs with protecting railings or stringers on the facet to stop them from falling off.
• Be affected person in case your fur child isn’t used to climbing up and down stairs. Treats and cuddles can be your finest buddy when you educate them the right way to use the steps.
• Keep in mind to seal the steps with a hard-wearing varnish to reduce scratches and add anti-slip tape or spray to stop accidents.
• Should you do resolve to cowl the steps with a carpet, hold your toddler’s nails well-trimmed to stop them from snagging.

Should you’re planning on adorning your wood doggie stairs don’t neglect to pin the tutorial for later.

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