Introduction
“Thank you so much for providing an affordable way to have a squatting platform, & for the pride of having built it myself. I've been perching on toilet rims for close to two months, and in that time, I rid myself of an inguinal hernia that I was told only surgery would fix.”
Happy squatting,
G. T. (USA)
Have a read here first to see if the plans are a good option for you.
The squatting plans enable customization of the footpad angle and height.
The printable PDF file includes, plans, timber selection advice, measuring advise to customize your squatting platform, a helpful step-by-step guide and woodworking tips.
I have made the plans as simple as possible. Experienced woodworkers will be able to make improvements as they see fit.
Please note that some stores offer a cutting service and will be able to cut your wood to your measurements.
If you feel daunted by a lack of skill, equipment or space, I suggest asking someone capable to build it for you. They may already have the materials and it may only take them an hour or two.
Either way, you will need to measure your toilet as outlined in the squatting platform plans.
Will a squatting platform fit my toilet and bathroom?
The wall in front of the toilet should be no closer than 300 mm (12 in), and the wall to the side of the toilet, no closer than 120 mm (5 in).
Check that the floor around the base of the toilet is flat to ensure that the squatting platform has a stable footing.
Workspace
Work on a solid, flat surface with good lighting. It will take about two hours to make the squatting platform, once materials and tools are gathered.
Tools
You will need a sharp handsaw, sandpaper (med and fine), wood plane (optional), pencil, ruler, drill, drill bits to suit 45 mm (1 3/4 in) long woodscrews, 20 x 45 mm (1 3/4 in) long woodscrews, a square, screwdriver (to fit the woodscrews), wood glue, an old tooth brush, hole filler (to fill the head of the screws — optional). To finish your squatting platform you can use wood oil, polyurethane or paint. You could use non-slip paint or mix fine sand with a small amount of regular paint or polyurethane for the foot pad and step areas.