Call off the search and make your own backyard bench using several stacked cinder blocks and some 4x4 posts to slip through them.
Concrete block and 4x4 bench.
12 cinder blocks i used these 8 x8 x16 cinder blocks from home depot at 1 58 each.
You will need concrete cinder blocks wood posts concrete adhesive and colorful paints to make a beautiful cinder block bench.
Construct the seat using eight 2 x 4s cut to the distance measured in step 7.
We recommend a light color for the exterior of the blocks a darker color for the interior but in fact it s the way you want it.
Salvaged wood pieces are perfect seating or work surface solution for any yard design and cinder blocks or screen blocks make strong supports allowing to create many different outdoor furniture pieces for your home.
Starting materials to make a cinder block bench.
How to make a cinder block bench.
Each cinder block post is going to use 3 concrete blocks 1 horizontal cement block laid directly on top of 2 vertical ones.
My posts were just under 2 feet apart from each other.
Complete the look with a few comfy outdoor cushions and you ll.
Start by building your bench posts or legs.
Move the two cinder block structures approximately 5 feet apart.
Then you can start to bond the blocks together depending on your seating arrangements.
Firstly you should decide the size and shape of the bench.
Allow the painted blocks to dry overnight before assembling the bench.
Cut additional 2 x 4s into 14 blocks each 4 inches long.
Two posts will form the back support and four posts will make the seat of the bench.
These beginner friendly diy bench ideas will inspire you to build beautiful benches out of 2x4s concrete blocks or even re purposed old headboards chairs and dressers from yard sales.
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Add some extra style to your porch patio living room dinning room bedroom or garden with your favorite from these diy bench ideas.
7cm x 7cm exterior facade paint.
The bench we liked the most was this one from kayla s basement.
Standard wooden garden posts square.
We pretty much followed her instructions but without the cushion i liked the zen look of the bare wood and changing the size.
Space each post to your liking or to fit your cushions.
Use seven blocks on each end of the seat to space the seat boards.
Concrete blocks and wood provide the ideal combination of materials for building inexpensive durable and comfortable benches and tables.
Secure the spacers to the longer boards with 2 1 2 inch decking screws.