Repurposed a low stool into a very sturdy shower bench, used thrifted and on-hand supplies.
Finished.
A shower bench was needed. DGS measured the space, the necessary height and width. DH repurposed various pieces of wood to add height to the tole painted thrifted low stool. I painted.
Supplies:
garage sale - pine (teddy bear tole painted) low stool
free piece of salvaged plywood (just right for the side extensions and brace)
free - nice board from the cabinet turned into a cupboard
on hand - screws, nails, glue and clamps, skill saw, hammer, screwdriver, measuring tape, set square
on hand - Marine Enamel Paint (garage sale), foam brushes, Exterior Varathane, Polyclens (garage sale), clean rags, newspaper, paper towels
The beginning - gather supplies, measure, square, cut.
Measure, square, cut, glue, clamp.
First leg support in place, repeat for the 2nd side.
Added the 2nd supporting side over the first. Glue, clamp and screw, repeat.
The bracing board was glued to the edge of the original side supports and clamped. Screwed down along the joining edges. It was also screwed in from the outside of the lengthened side pieces.
Heavy, sturdy, very solid. I know, not a beauty, just needed.
Next up - painting/sealing with Marine Enamel and Exterior Clear Varathane. Two coats on sides, 3 coats for the top and a final Varathane Exterior on all surfaces.
Sequence:
• decide the stool could be re-invented (no cute little kids
around)
around)
• gather supplies (involved checking in the carport, paint
storage shelves and workshop)
storage shelves and workshop)
• plan sequence
• Cut the plywood board into 2 sides and a braceing piece
(after measuring twice)
(after measuring twice)
• Cut the nice board (ditto on measuring)
• add the 'extended height' pieces, glue/clamp
• add the nice board to outsides to grungy board
• add a piece of grungy board to brace the legs
• first coat of paint (dry overnight)
• second coat of paint
• Varathane Exterior all surfaces.
• place the sturdy rebuilt stool for shower seating
• Varathane Exterior all surfaces.
• place the sturdy rebuilt stool for shower seating
It makes me happy to see 'found' supplies
used for a needed item
(also a bit more stuff is used up).
If it doesn't work as well as we hope
then it can be a potting stool
(the cactus told me so).
We use our living room when we are 'making/fixing/rebuilding' something
so the carpet (which has just a bit of pink to share with
Beverly of How Sweet The Sound) takes a beating
(not the 'clean the carpet' beating).
Since we like fixing things we 'live with it', clean up afterwards and wait for inspiration for our next project.
(also a bit more stuff is used up).
If it doesn't work as well as we hope
then it can be a potting stool
(the cactus told me so).
We use our living room when we are 'making/fixing/rebuilding' something
so the carpet (which has just a bit of pink to share with
Beverly of How Sweet The Sound) takes a beating
(not the 'clean the carpet' beating).
Since we like fixing things we 'live with it', clean up afterwards and wait for inspiration for our next project.
Always happy when my blogging friends drop in.
Thanks for visiting today.
p.s. DGS and DS tried out the stool, decided it was a bit too tall for comfort and shorted the bench side supports 1 1/2" and sanded the sharp front edge. Added 3 coats of outdoor clear Varathane. Now it works well for them
as a shower stool.
p.s. DGS and DS tried out the stool, decided it was a bit too tall for comfort and shorted the bench side supports 1 1/2" and sanded the sharp front edge. Added 3 coats of outdoor clear Varathane. Now it works well for them
as a shower stool.
Joy
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Andrea of The Cottage Market
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Suzanne of Pieced Pastimes
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Anna M. of Strawberry Butterscotch
Christine of Rustic and Refined
Roeshel of DIY Showoff
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Susan of Love of Home
Cindy of Dwellings The Heart of Your Home
Lisa of Gramma's Briefs
Chloe of Celebrate and Decorate
Beth of Home Stories A to Z
Marty of A Stroll Through Life
Maria Elena of Our Home Away From Home
Ann of Apple Street Cottage
Angie of Knick of Time
Beverly of The Eclectic Red Barn
Robin of Fluster Buster
Katie of Lets Add Sprinkles
Marci of Stone Cottage Adventures
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Ann of Dabbing And Decorating
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Babychaser
Been meaning to build a bench so loved seeing your wonderful step by step instructions. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love how y'all work together and make the things you need. That bench is sturdier than anything you could have bought plus the pleasure it gives you both from making things with your own hands. You two are amazing!
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ReplyDeleteGreat up-cycle project! Happy Weekend, Kippi #kippiathome
It's always good to have a partner in DIY. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you engineered this taller table/bench! Great thinking Joy! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that cactus talks to you! The cactus is right, it could double as a potting bench or even an outdoor garden bench. Smart to cover it so many times in exterior varathane. That is my downfall when making projects exposed to the elements (indoor or outdoor). I get lazy and skimp on the protection. Enjoy your new shower bench!
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
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