How to Add Casters to an Ottoman

How to Add Casters to an Ottoman
Written By
Dawn Gibbs
Dawn Gibbs
Published: Sep 18, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Turn the ottoman over so the bottom is face-up. Unscrew the leg on which you want to add a caster. You can also install the caster right onto the leg without having to remove it.

Step 2

Place the casters against the bottom of the legs if you have not removed them. If you have removed the legs, place the casters in each of the four corners of the ottoman. Mark the four screw holes with a marker so you can drill pilot holes.

Step 3

Use a drill to drive pilot holes through the marks you made. If the ottoman has a hollow middle, do not drill holes through the mark over that part. You will not put a screw there.

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Step 4

Position the casters so that the holes line up with the pilot holes. Place a washer over each hole then drive the screws in place. Turn the ottoman upright.

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Dawn Gibbs

Based in Richmond, Va., Dawn Gibbs writes about topics such as history, fashion, literature, crafts, alternative medicine and healthy living. Her work has appeared on GreenDaily.com and several style websites. Gibbs holds a Bachelor of…

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