DIY Bathtub Shelf

Are you looking for a simple zero-cost, DIY project that is both functional and stylish? Then this is the project for you, this DIY bathtub tray using scrap wood Is fully customizable to fit your specific wants and needs.  You’re going to love sneaking upstairs to relax with your favorite beverage and book after a long day’s work!

this is the project for you, this DIY bathtub tray using scrap wood Is fully customizable to fit your specific wants and needs.

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this is the project for you, this DIY bathtub tray using scrap wood Is fully customizable to fit your specific wants and needs.

Supplies:

Measuring Tape
Scrap Wood
Saw
Nails
Hammer
Screwdriver
Sand Paper
Exterior wood stain and sealer in 1 in color of your choice
Old Rag
Tack Cloth

Directions:

Start off by measuring your tub so you know how long the width of the wood needs to be and where the support bars should go so the shelf won’t move around on you.

We have lots of scrap wood sitting around so we measured & cut 3 pieces of wood that match the width of our tub and 2 pieces for the support.

 

We nailed the three pieces of wood to the support bars that are on the underside of the shelf.

this is the project for you, this DIY bathtub tray using scrap wood Is fully customizable to fit your specific wants and needs.

Sand, I wouldn’t want any splinters while relaxing in my bubble bath.
To get the smoothest finish, I recommend using a power sander, but you can also use a fine sanding sponge or 100 to 150 grit sandpaper 

We distressed it using a hammer and screwdriver. (this is the fun part)

Run a tack cloth over the wood to remove any leftover sawdust.

You’ll want to protect your new beautiful bath tray with a water-protective stain or finish. I gave it 3 coats of stain, make sure to follow the directions on the label to see how long you need to wait in between coats.  I simply used a rag to apply the stain, you could also use a paintbrush.

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39 Comments

  1. It’s beautiful Kristin! I love the dark stain you used….it’s gorgeous. Happy relaxing in your tub!

  2. Looks really cool! Probably a project for a Monday with lots of stress at work – you can unwind by hitting it with all the tools available – LOL!

  3. That is so fantastic Kristin! I love the dark stain and being a bath girl myself I totally appreciate how perfect this must be! 🙂
    Vanessa

  4. Totally love… love the idea… Its stunning!! Looks gorgeous!! I want a shelf now… Infact.. I want to be in that very tub….

    when you do rent it out to holiday makers…. remember me 🙂

    Hope you can stop by at Colours Dekor… sometime too… Have a lovely week ahead.. 🙂

  5. Well that looks so sweet and relaxing (the using of the shelf part, not necessarily the building part). I love how you used a rustic wood and stained it dark … baths for the most part are very sleek (porcelain etc) and lighter colors, and this brings a natural material hand-crafted accent to the space, and ironically all that “natural” = a softened feel.

    Robin
    happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

  6. This is fantastic. I love it. So new and yet so rustic, out of the run, country feel- it’s just my style maybe that I like it so much. Great job on this one Kristin.

  7. It’s gorgeous, Kristin – love the beautiful rich color. You did an amazing job! Love it! (Sharing a link back in this week’s highlights.)

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