A boot tray contains the dirt and debris we bring into our homes, keeping the clutter and germs at bay. I have a small shoe organizer I purchased from Ikea to organize my shoes in my foyer. But the area is also a housing place for my kids when they remove them when entering the home. In the winter, I found that the hardwood would get wet, so to combat staining, I had to find a small boot tray. I couldn't find one, so I decided to make one myself. So, this post shares how I made a small boot tray.
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- What inspired me to do this Small Boot Tray DIY Project?
- What supplies did I use to make this Small Boot Tray DIY Project?
- How much did it cost and how long did it take to make this Small Boot Tray DIY Project?
- How to Make this Small Boot Tray DIY Project?
- The Big Reveal
- Tips on Making this Small Boot Tray DIY Project
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What inspired me to do this Small Boot Tray DIY Project?
Instead of hunting for a small tray online, I found one at the store and figured I could do something to make my small boot tray. I didn’t want to wait for an online order to come in. And, because I wanted it exactly the size I needed, I could customize it perfectly.
Below is the area where this tray will be housed. It will be in front of the Ikea shoe storage that I have.
What supplies did I use to make this Small Boot Tray DIY Project?
There were very few things I needed for this DIY project. The links below will take you to Amazon, where you can buy the items you need for this project. I will receive a small commission if you buy something on Amazon using these links.
Supplies used:
- One rectangular boot tray with no decorative edges I bought at Home Depot.
- Snips that can cut metal - I wanted to use something that could easily go through hard plastic.
- Black Gorilla Tape roll
- Utility Knife to cut the back of the tray
How much did it cost and how long did it take to make this Small Boot Tray DIY Project?
I had the tools and supplies. So, All I bought was the tray. The tray was $10. It only took me about 15 minutes to make.
How to Make this Small Boot Tray DIY Project?
I first measured the width of what I needed. It measured 22 inches wide. First, cut the center of the tray with the snips. When you cut both sides and a little off the bottom, you can easily snap it, creating a straight cut.
Then, I overlapped the two pieces to ensure they lay flat on one another. Since that was still too long, I cut about 4 inches off to ensure it worked with the front of my organizer and didn’t interfere with the walking area to the powder room.
I added the Gorilla Tape to the front and back to adhere the two pieces together. I made sure that I pressed the two pieces together and sealed them with tape. The rim needed to be tight so it sat adequately. If it is a little bent, cut or straighten the bent piece with the snips.
The Big Reveal
And here is the finished small boot tray I made. I love it. Because I used the black tape, it blended nicely and made the new shoe tray look more complete. The tape is also waterproof to protect the floor.
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Tips on Making this Small Boot Tray DIY Project
There are a few tips to make this DIY project.
- Use the same color of Gorilla tape as the tray.
- Measure the space so you know how wide it should be.
I hope this inspires you to transform something into something useful to organize your home. Feel free to leave a comment or question below.
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