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Boot Tray Cover

Step-by-step build — 6 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Create the Sides

    Attach the two 1x3 sides @ 32" to the two 1x3 sides @ 16" using 1 1/4" Kreg screws. Please note that these measurements were all created to fit the standard boot tray I have. You may need to alter the measurements to suit yours.

    Boot Tray Cover — step photo 4
  2. 2Prepare Slats

    Cut all 13 1x2 slats down to 16" and add 2 pocket holes on each end.

    Boot Tray Cover — step photo 5
  3. 3Measure Your Boot Tray

    All of the instructions for this boot tray cover are made and measured to suit my standard boot tray which is 29 3/4" x 14 3/4". Please note you may need to alter the measurements to suit your project.

    Boot Tray Cover — step photo 6
  4. 4Attach Slats

    Attach each slat with 1 1/4" pocket screws. Use a scrap piece of 1x2 to space the 13 slats evenly.

    Boot Tray Cover — step photo 7
  5. 5Finish as Desired

    Due to wet shoes frequently landing on this wood, you will want to treat it with polyurethane for protection.

    Boot Tray Cover — step photo 8
  6. 6Admire the Beauty

    Something about all those evenly spaced lines is beautiful, isn't it? :)

    Boot Tray Cover — step photo 9