How to Make an Outdoor Letter Ledge

Make a statement! Throughout my house I love having pieces that are changeable. When we started thinking about our outdoor patio, I worked on dreaming up something that would have that same adaptable feel. With fall evenings coming up, I knew I wanted something that could be changed up for entertaining. Enter: the outdoor letter ledge! What better way to welcome guests than with a fun phrase or greeting to celebrate the occasion. Wish a “Happy Birthday”, a seasonal greeting, or cheer on your favorite team, all by simply switching tiles around!

The best part, you can find all the supplies you need at The Home Depot, even the letters! This is a low-cost project that you will get so much use out of. Check out the supplies and instructions below and start planning your first statement! If you don’t own some of these tools like the nail gun, The Home Depot also has daily rentals that are a great option!

2. Prepare the shelf base pieces (the ones that will sit horizontally). Pre-drill holes through the board where you want it to attach to the wall. You could also screw through the front piece if you don’t mind seeing the screw from the front.
   

3. Use a drill press to insert the screw. (Again, you could skip this step, I just did it this way to hide the screw behind the front piece of the ledge)

4. Stain the wood and seal with your clear coat spray for outdoor weathering.
   

5. Attach the base pieces to the wall with concrete screws.
   

6. Use a nail gun to attach the front pieces to the base. They will make an “L” shape.
   

7. Cut the letters out with a craft knife or scissors.

8. Attach the vinyl letters to the tiles.
   

9. Apply clear coat spray to the tiles to seal them.
   

I love this project because it has so many possibilities. Use a fun paint color for the ledge or use colorful tiles to add even more pop. Make a statement by sharing a piece of your personality in your outdoor space! Happy making!