Hi creative friends! Although I’d consider this latest DIY a small furniture makeover, I’m in love with how this inexpensive thrift store step stool has been transformed into a lovely and fresh new furniture piece with some stencils and paint.

Pretty Painted Step Stool Idea
Doing furniture makeovers, no matter the size and scale has always been an enjoyable craft and hobby. Seeing the transformation of a furniture piece go from gawdy and outdated to something we’re proud to use and display, it’s not only exciting but very rewarding.
To see what this thrift store step stool looked like before, head over to our Facebook page and catch this video of the craft in action. Then scroll on down for the step-by-step upcycling process.

More DIY Furntiure Makeovers
A few of our most favorite furniture makeovers would be this easy painted headboard; this tall beach-themed dress makeover and a DIY tufted bench made from an old butcher block table. Just check out the before and after images!
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Materials Needed
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- Small Wooden Step Stool
- White Chalky Paint
- Mix of Acrylic paints (we used True Blue,Leaf Green,Bluegrass Green)
- Gold Metallic Paint
- Paint Brush
- Deco Art Succulent Stencil
Video Instruction to Make A Simple Stenciled Thrift Store Step Stool Makeover
Here is a step-by-step video of this stepstool makeover or for the written instructions, continue reading below.
How to Paint a Thrift Store Stepstool with a Stencil
Paint the top of the stool with a white chalky paint and let it dry completely.

Next, paint the legs of the step stool with the green paint and let it dry completely.

Once dry place the stencil on the top of the stool and using the blue paint, brush the paint over the stencil and allow it to dry completely. Use a dabbing action with the brush, and don’t overload it with paint.
Repeat the process using a different stencil and the green paint and allow it to dry completely.

Repeat the process using different stencils and different combinations of paint and allow it to dry completely.

Take a fine tip paint brush and using the gold paint, paint the edge of the stool and allow it to dry.
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- Refinish a Table with Paint and a Stencil
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- Beach-Inspired Farmhouse Dresser Upcycle
- Canvas Stencil Art
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- Mediterranean Tile Stencil Art
Thank you so much for stopping by! We hope you enjoyed this simple painted step stool idea and are inspired to check out your local thrift store for similar wood surfaces.
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A Simple Stenciled Thrift Store Step Stool Makeover
Materials
- Small Step Stool
- White Chalky Paint
- Blue Paint
- Green Paint
- Teal Paint
- Gold Paint
- Paint Brush
- Deco Art Stencil
Instructions
- Paint the top of the stool with a white chalky paint and let it dry completely.
- Next is to paint the legs of the stool with the green paint and let it dry completely.
- Next, place the stencil on the top of the stool and using the blue paint, brush the paint over the stencil and allow it to dry completely.
- Repeat the process using a different stencil and the green paint and allow it to dry completely.
- Repeat the process using different stencils and different combinations of paint and allow it to dry completely.
- Take a fine tip paint brush and using the gold paint, paint the edge of the stool and allow it to dry.