DIY: How to Build a Ladder Platform for the Stairs (Very Secure and sturdy)

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5 жыл бұрын

It is quite hard and unsafe to do any sort of work on a ladder on stairs. So to tackle some trim work on one such place in my house, I built this very secure and sturdy ladder platform for the stairs, and it worked like charm. This ladder hack is not my original idea, but I did make some minor modifications to the inspiration platform.
Inspiration video: • Make an Easy and Secur...
Some of the tools and supplies used to complete this project:
Mitre saw: amzn.to/2vTeKHi
Kreg jig: amzn.to/2JtmTKG
Staple gun: amzn.to/2Jxp3Zz
Felt tape: amzn.to/2vOstzh
Anti skid mat: amzn.to/2YiP4jy
The following can be purchased from any hardware store (Home depot, Lowes etc.)
Hex bolts (3/8" thick and about 4 inches long)
1/4-20 bolts and insert nuts
Go ahead and give this DIY ladder platform a try. It's been a game changer form me. I hope you find this helpful too.
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#ladderhack, #ladderplatform, #ladderonstairs

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@DIYHomeofMine 4 жыл бұрын

If you enjoyed this video, you might like to subscribe for more DIY project videos. Thanks for watching.

@-OBELUS- 4 ай бұрын

That really nice. I'd feel safe with anything you built.

@SinnerSince1962 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, Miurie didn't take any short cuts or scrimp on anything in building this. Hats off to you!!

@chompachangas 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I like that you put a lip on the platform.

@DIYHomeofMine 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@DinoFuzz1988 7 ай бұрын

Wow, I'm really impressed with your building knowledge and skill. Very professional result!

@skunkedagain 3 жыл бұрын

nicely done and documented. the only thing I wished I saw more of was the assembly of the legs. Thanks for sharing.

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I will try better video on my future projects. I am still learning the tricks of videography.

@heykoolaid2004 3 жыл бұрын

You rock. Completely helpful video and one of the most useful so far for me. Thank you!

@DIYHomeofMine 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@anadesantiago1994 8 ай бұрын

So cool to have all the tools required

@breathnstop 3 жыл бұрын

your home is beautiful, and I love the use of color on the stairs, the yellow, dark indigo and blue green and the risers and the stair triangle design. just beautiful. very impressed. well done.

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment. Yes,, I love color and I have used these colors throughout the house.

@janicebernier8917 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video! Awesome design! I'm tackling painting the basement staircase and this is going to really help make it a safer and easier project to complete!

@DIYHomeofMine 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!😀

@binbuilds7931 Жыл бұрын

Great video awesome work thanks for the inspo. 🙏

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad that it inspired you.

@FoxFunky 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Very nice project, good job 👍

@thatlisagirl71 2 жыл бұрын

You are the bomb! You totally did what I was thinking but wasn’t sure if it was going to be possible ❤️❤️❤️

@DIYHomeofMine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lisa. I hope you are going to be building one too.

@fightermma 3 жыл бұрын

Alhamdulilah very powerful seeing a fellow Desi doing this especially a woman. Much respect to you. I'm a man. I am s beginner and nervous doing these sorts of things so seeing a strong woman doing this really encourages me. Thank you.

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! A little bit of nervousness is good, especially in when you are starting out with the power tools. That lets you be more careful while working, which is very necessary.

@axiomaddict 3 жыл бұрын

That 5 degree angle cut sloping towards the stairs is a good idea. Thank you. I have to wrap an overhead duct in a garage that is above a short run of steps. This is helpful.

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@prihaps Жыл бұрын

You are so cool! Your diy is next level! I’m diy but not like this😂

@anahitanazari3459 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo ,,,Women Power Thank you for your video

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Appreciate your encourgement.

@ricardodinis1773 4 жыл бұрын

good job im very proud of you its nice to see a women use power tools. Thanks for the video

@DIYHomeofMine 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for wathcing!

@nadternawly2936 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see another desi mom who is so handy!

@DIYHomeofMine 4 жыл бұрын

Well thank you! I love what I do.

@deadlysquirrel5560 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@fab60s64 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, you did very well, good job and you are very good with your hands and tools, smart lady,

@DIYHomeofMine 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Peter.

@danbrault9790 3 жыл бұрын

Wow !! nicely done and a great idea that ill be using.

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@andrewlaister2607 4 жыл бұрын

nice work very exact measuring

@DIYHomeofMine 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Andrew!

@edwinmiranda8174 8 ай бұрын

Excellent

@cdraves Жыл бұрын

This is going to make taking out the window air conditioner this year a lot more easier. Thank you.

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad that it was hellpful to you!

@rossherald3967 Жыл бұрын

good job

@anthonybiren4572 Жыл бұрын

I liked the solution

@emmacooke4784 Жыл бұрын

Amazing xx

@lisayoung5348 3 жыл бұрын

I like the design but it would be nice if you showed a clearer picture of the finished product from the stair angle so we could see from the bottom of the staircase

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

I can not add more pictures to the video, but I will try to take better video/pictures for my next videos. I am still learning the tricks of the trade!

@gilboston20033 Жыл бұрын

That can be done with a 6-footer scaffolding. Make sure you don't use the wheels for extra stability. I've been painting houses for about 35 years.

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

Sure. Sometimes scaffolding does not work for lack of space. Thanks for the suggestion though!

@berean77 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Only thing, I think it could use some diagonal bracing to make it more stable for safe use.

@DIYHomeofMine 2 жыл бұрын

Great point! I will add one for future use.

@kangarootha Жыл бұрын

very impressive : )

@PrettyHandyGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea Sujata! You have a new follower ;-).

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂 I really appreciate it! You also got a new follower!

@patrickthacker9999 4 жыл бұрын

I really liked your design! I'd like to make a version of it for a two story foyer/staircase that I'm going to try to do. How tall would you say would still be safe to make the platform? There would be parts where I would likely be standing at around 10-12 feet up. Would that be too much?

@DIYHomeofMine 4 жыл бұрын

This platform is to get a stable footing on the stairs. You will have to use another ladder to stand on top of this platform. But I would not make the platform higher than 4 feet itself. I hope it helps. Good luck with your project.

@focalthesis 3 жыл бұрын

SKILLS!!

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tinfoilhatter5318 Жыл бұрын

You are a braver lady than me.

@shantrak7926 9 ай бұрын

I loved the video and am looking for a solution to change the light bulb above my stairs. Do you have the cut list for this project?

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

NO, I don't have a cut list for this. Sorry.

@joyceleathers1720 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Where are the directions on paper to build this at? I would like to print them. As I am going to hang bead and board on my basement stairs and need to build this to help me with ladder too. Thank You! J.

@DIYHomeofMine 4 жыл бұрын

I meant The directions to put the parts together, attached to the the platform, just in case someone else is using it other than me, so they should know how to put it together. I can email you those directions, if you want. Or if you need any other information, then let me know and I can help you with that. Thanks for sub.

@jellybabe45 3 жыл бұрын

get a patent for this honey. market it,you are amazing lady

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a lovely comment! Really appreciate it!

@vsamayoa567 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. WhT kind of screws did u use for the legs?

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

1/4-20 nut and bolts, used for knock down furniture and stuff.

@diannegaddis308 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much…this will a great! I have a question…it looked like there was a 3rd leg on the edge that had the taller legs. I’m not sure what that was. Did it go one step down as just another brace?

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

It was just another brace for added security. You can skip that altogether. I think it was an overkill.😃

@codyf3249 5 жыл бұрын

Very clever! I'm tall (6'5") but there are still spots I can't reach on my stairs.

@DIYHomeofMine 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cody! I stand only 5' tall and with this platform, I can work above the stairs worry free!

@tunthura9349 3 жыл бұрын

Hello DIY Home of Mine, This is a great video. I'll going to build the same one. Kindly request to advise exact name & description of two black screw or bolt or nuts - I really don't know how to call it [ you put in the 2 x 4 wood , both are connected to left & right side leg ] which are need to dismantle with hex key. Thanking you in advance for your help in advance.

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

The hardware is called 'Hex bolts (3/8" thick and about 4 inches long) 1/4-20 bolts and insert nuts'. These can be purchased from any hardware store (Home depot, Lowes etc.)

@tunthura9349 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYHomeofMine Thanks for your reply & appreciate it.

@alexiscastillo1563 4 жыл бұрын

The video was mostly helpful. However I really wish you woulda posted the actually instructions and all the tools and equipment needed. I ended up figuring it out after watching the video a bunch of times and it came out great. But it took me a lot longer then your video to build it because of not knowing exactly what I needed to build it.

@DIYHomeofMine 2 жыл бұрын

Point noted. I will try to include the dimentions in my future projects!

@jcmhanel1 3 жыл бұрын

I almost skipped over. I am so glad I didn’t!!!

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joanie!

@joyceleathers1720 4 жыл бұрын

i did subscribe also.

@rudolforamirez3605 2 жыл бұрын

Ok this is a good idea but I need something that will work for me and this is too small I need to get up about 20 feet

@DIYHomeofMine 2 жыл бұрын

I think for that you will need a scaffolding.

@totallsbest Жыл бұрын

You didn't take a picture of the platform 😔

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

I think it was pretty clear in the video, how the platform looked.

@moodymoon653 3 жыл бұрын

Girl let me buy one lol

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

I don't sell!

@steveedwards4495 Жыл бұрын

Great job, but well over engineered 👍

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

Maybe it was an overkill. but better for my peace of mind.😄

@rapsokoi 3 жыл бұрын

This is pure women power. Respect! 🙏

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@rossy9539 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! You did a great job💕 Can I get your email address? I would love to build a platform like yours, and I would be very grateful if you can give me the instructions and measurements 💕🙏

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

I think the video is quite detailed. For the measurements, the legs are about 3 feet high and the platform is about 4 feet long and 2 feet wide. These are approx. measurements. You can adjust them according to your need. I hope it helps. (Sorry about the late response. I had somehow missed your comment.)

@daniellamarre5048 Жыл бұрын

For sure it’s work, but a bit overkill, should I say.

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

May be a bit overkill, but better for peace of mind.

@TheJmn1888 2 жыл бұрын

I better use 2x8’s for my fat butt. Or maybe 2x10’s?

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

Sure!

@chrisbell6490 Жыл бұрын

Overkill

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

May be, but goof for my peace of mind!

@markrosmar8484 Жыл бұрын

Too complex. Need a more basic build/solution.

@DIYHomeofMine 9 ай бұрын

It won't seem that complex, when you break the whole process into smaller steps.

@adrianek12102008 3 жыл бұрын

or for the time and money spent on the wood, screws and brackets you can buy better product online :)

@DIYHomeofMine 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody has different priorities and needs. I hardly spent anything on the materials used in this project, because I already had everything needed, leftover from other projects.

@adrianek12102008 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYHomeofMine I know, I was half-joking :) you did great work on that. certainly, i'd consider building it too if I had tools/materials, but in my case it's actually cheaper to buy one purpose-made cheers :)