Steps set up near the site of the future bench to avoid having to carry everything at the end of construction.
Diy concrete block and wood bench. Repeat the operation with the other blocks. You will need concrete cinder blocks wood posts concrete adhesive and colorful paints to make a beautiful cinder block bench. Then you can start to bond the blocks together depending on your seating arrangements. You can find ana s free building plans for the blue garden bench here the swing bench here and the wood bench with back here.
Start by building your bench posts or legs. Place three blocks next to each other. The third is turned in the opposite direction the opening. But the results are gorgeous.
See below but since i had the extra concrete blocks i figured it made sense to use all of them and make the bench extra sturdy. Space each post to your liking or to fit your cushions. Diy wood benches with back. Things you ll need concrete cinder blocks 14 four by four wood posts 6 feet long 6 drop cloth concrete adhesive caulking gun wet cloth exterior paint 1 gallon 2 inch paintbrush sawhorses 60 grit sandpaper wood stain and waterproofer 3 inch paintbrush.
Recycling wooden chairs for blooming garden decorations. Original cinder block ideas for diy yard decorations. How to make a cinder block bench. My posts were just under 2 feet apart from each other.
Firstly you should decide the size and shape of the bench. Original garden benches adding beautiful accents to backyard designs. Each cinder block post is going to use 3 concrete blocks 1 horizontal cement block laid directly on top of 2 vertical ones. Oak boards at about 5 64 each.
It will be better to wait until the adhesive gets dry about 1 hour. Salvaged wood or small logs work well for a garden. Diy wood and concrete block bench materials 12 16 inch x 12 inch x 12 inch concrete blocks at approxiately 1 61 each 2 1 4 in.