DIY Bathtub Tray

Hello!

I am Kristen, from Ella Claire, and I am so excited to share a fun little DIY project with you today.

This bathtub tray is super easy and fun to put together. It is also very useful to hold a drink or a favorite book as you soak!

Here is what you’ll need…

SUPPLIES:

• 1×10 pine board cut to width of tub (mine was 39″)
• sandpaper
• stain or paint (my formula for warm gray stain is here)
• 2 cabinet pulls with screws
• self-adhesive grippers

You will want to prepare your board before doing anything else by making sure you sand all of the rough edges. You will also want to make sure any writing from the hardware store is sanded off because it can show through the stain.

Next, paint or stain your board. There are so many fun options for this step, whether bold or classic! have a lot of painted wood in my bathroom, so I wanted to add a stained piece to the space.

Once your stain dries, you will need to add your grippers to the bottom of the tray. This is an important step since most tubs have a pretty slick surface. These the grippers I used (found at Lowes), just so you know what they look like, but you can find them at any hardware store in the hardware section.

Determine which side you want to be the bottom and then all you have to do is peel off the back of the gripper…

And stick them along both ends of the underside of your tray. I used 2 pieces on each side.

Next, flip the tray over so the top is facing up and install the cupboard pulls on either end of your tray. I also got these handles at Lowes in case you want to use the same ones.

And that’s it! It is so easy but makes a huge impact over a tub. I love how it warms up and adds interest to my space! It is also very functional since those grippers really work well. The perfect spot for my book and an herbal tea!

We recently added these DIY shelves to our bathroom and I love how the tray compliments the baskets without being too matchy-matchy.

I love that it is a functional piece, but it is also so pretty when it isn’t being used. Plus, you can whip one of these up in about an hour! Not bad.

You might also like some of my other projects:

Free Printable for Spring

DIY Kitchen Jar Shelves Tutorial

DIY Wooden Tomato Cages Tutorial 

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I LOVE this DIY Bathtub Tray, Kristen!!

So pretty and it looks so easy. I think it would be a great Mother’s Day gift…. or perhaps I should make sure the hubby sees this tutorial. 😉

For more great projects from Kristen, be sure to head on over to Ella Claire.

For more great DIY projects be sure to check out:

DIY Solar Light Hangers

DIY Marquee Letter

Easy Coffee Filter Wreath

Hope they provide some inspiration. 😉

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