If you have an old bathtub, do not rush to throw it away. You can make a good chair out of it, or even two. Everything is done quite simply, you need to apply the greatest amount of force to cut the bathtub and weld the support. Consider the manufacturing process in more detail.
Step one. Preparing a bath
First you need to clean the bath of dirt. The author had livestock drinking from the bath, so there was quite a lot of dirt in it. We pour out the dirt, wash it so that it is convenient to work with the material and not get smeared in the dirt.
When a long-awaited overhaul takes place in an apartment, many are driven by a single desire - to quickly get rid of old things in the house, as a result of which most of them begin to safely move to the balcony, garage or cottage. When it comes to renovating a bathroom, the burning question is what to do with an old cast-iron bathtub? It has been serving properly for so many years that it is a pity to throw it away and there is no place and no reason to store such a heavy large-sized attribute of plumbing. The ideas in this article will help solve this problem, showing how you can make a so-called upgrade and give new life to an old bath.
Small ponds and ponds are always in perfect harmony with the landscape design of the suburban area. Building a small pond on your own is not difficult if you have an old bathtub. Such a pond will look most natural if the bath is buried almost to the very edges in the ground. In the place where it is planned to organize a pond, it is necessary to make markings based on the size of the bath, dig a hole corresponding to its parameters. Next, plug the side and bottom drain holes with a wooden plug wrapped in a cloth. From the inside, it is better to paint the bathtub black so that the bottom of the bathtub does not shine with an unnatural whiteness. However, if you do not plan to periodically drain the water from the pond and clean the surface of the bath, then after a certain amount of time the bath itself will take on a natural appearance due to adhering dirt, plant residues and waste products of insects. And here are some more ways.
Stones can be laid around the pond, plants such as loosestrife, bluebells, iris, ferns, and bergenia can be planted. You can also decorate the pond with lanterns and various figurines of animals and birds.
With some effort and creativity, you can turn an old bathtub into a stylish and original sofa. It can be placed both on the summer cottage itself and in the house. To realize this idea, it is necessary to mark a cut line on one of the sides of the bathtub and remove the excess part with a grinder. The edges should be smoothed and then painted outside and inside the bath in any colors you like, suitable for the interior of the room. After painting on the cut edges, fix the edging. Decorative trims should be glued to the legs with liquid nails. A mattress and pillows are placed on the bottom of the bathroom. The sofa is ready.
Making an excellent flower bed from an old bathtub is not difficult. Plus, it's almost ready. You can bury the bath completely in the ground, as in the case of a pond, then fill it with earth and plant plants. And you can leave the bath to stand on its legs or dig only the legs into the ground. At the same time, the outside of the bath should be painted and you can even turn on all your imagination and paint the bath with beautiful patterns. Also, for the purpose of decoration, you can lay out a mosaic on the outside of the bath from chipped tiles. And a few more ideas for your garden.
Many summer residents use an old bathtub as a container for storing water in the country. But in order for the old bath not to spoil the appearance of the summer cottage, you can easily build a funny cow out of it as in the photo, which will give a smile and good mood to all family members and neighbors. Such an excellent cow can also be used as a mini pool for children.
In general, you can breathe new life into any old thing, embody it in a different form, use it for a different purpose. An old bathtub is an excellent material for creating truly amazing and most importantly functional decor elements for a summer cottage, whether it is a picturesque flower bed, a quiet pond in a thicket of plants, a stylish sofa, an original water storage tank or even a mini pool.
Elvira Goleva for the site
First you need to remove the legs (if any) and clean off the peeling paint and enamel with a grinder.
Then turn the tub over to mark the cutout for the future sofa. The shape of the cutout can be smooth, sharp, semicircular, it all depends on your imagination and wishes.
It is worth cutting with a grinder with a cutting wheel for metal. Work with this tool very carefully, take care of protective equipment in advance.
After the cutout is ready, the cut should be sanded to remove sharp edges and burrs. Then you can start painting the future sofa. To do this, use any paint intended for metal (enamel paint, nitro paint, aerosol, etc.), you can apply several paints to decorate the sofa, draw any pattern or pattern applied by hand or using a stencil.
The legs can also be painted in any color and installed in its original place. Stones or wooden beams (or stumps) can be used as a stand.
For softness and comfort, you can make a seat from foam rubber, cut to the size and shape of the bath. Wrap the resulting shape with synthetic winterizer. You can sew a cover for the foam seat or simply wrap it with a cloth and lay it on the bottom of the bath. You can also sew or purchase pillows under your back, which will make your stay on such a sofa even more comfortable.
If you are the owner of an old and unnecessary bathroom, do not rush to throw it away. We will show you how to make a soft and comfortable sofa out of your cast iron bath.
1. Measure and mark the places where you would like to cut out the bathroom piece for the sofa. We advise you to make the lines straight, so it will be easier to cut.
2. Cut along the lines with a grinder. Don't forget to wear safety goggles. Be careful, because the fragments are very sharp. When trimming is nearing completion, hold the cut sheet so that it does not fall and damage the enamel inside the tub.
3. Sand the edges with a grinder. They must be even and smooth for safe use.
1. It is necessary to clean the bottom of the bath from old paint. Use sandpaper, a hand scraper, or any other tool of your choice.
2. Use a solvent to remove paint residue. Obviously, all the paint won't come off, but that's okay. A little Provence wouldn't hurt.
3. You can seal the edges of the tub with masking tape or film. 4. The drain hole can be removed or left. At your discretion.
Grinding is a responsible and long process
1. Prime. A couple coats of primer won't hurt.
2. Unscrew and prime the legs of the bathroom. Paint over them a couple of times.
3. Paint the tub. Paint and color of your choice. You can take any facade paint.
1. Take foam rubber - this will be the bottom of the sofa. Measure the inside width and length of the bathtub and cut to size for the bottom.
2. Take pillows and wrap them in a batting blanket. Cover with cloth. Fold the edges over and tuck them around the edges of the foam.
3. You can sew a cover.
A do-it-yourself sofa from an old bath is ready. Now you can sit down and rest.
When a long-awaited overhaul takes place in an apartment, many are driven by a single desire - to quickly get rid of old things in the house, as a result of which most of them begin to safely move to the balcony, garage or cottage. When it comes to renovating a bathroom, the burning question is what to do with an old cast-iron bathtub? It has been serving properly for so many years that it is a pity to throw it away and there is no place and no reason to store such a heavy large-sized attribute of plumbing. The ideas in this article will help solve this problem, showing how you can make a so-called upgrade and give new life to an old bath.
Small ponds and ponds are always in perfect harmony with the landscape design of the suburban area. Building a small pond on your own is not difficult if you have an old bathtub. Such a pond will look most natural if the bath is buried almost to the very edges in the ground. In the place where it is planned to organize a pond, it is necessary to make markings based on the size of the bath, dig a hole corresponding to its parameters. Next, plug the side and bottom drain holes with a wooden plug wrapped in a cloth. From the inside, it is better to paint the bathtub black so that the bottom of the bathtub does not shine with an unnatural whiteness. However, if you do not plan to periodically drain the water from the pond and clean the surface of the bath, then after a certain amount of time the bath itself will take on a natural appearance due to adhering dirt, plant residues and waste products of insects. And here are other ways to make a pond in the country with your own hands.
Stones can be laid around the pond, plants such as loosestrife, bluebells, iris, ferns, and bergenia can be planted. You can also decorate the pond with lanterns and various figurines of animals and birds.
With some effort and creativity, you can turn an old bathtub into a stylish and original sofa. It can be placed both on the summer cottage itself and in the house. To realize this idea, it is necessary to mark a cut line on one of the sides of the bathtub and remove the excess part with a grinder. The edges should be smoothed and then painted outside and inside the bath in any colors you like, suitable for the interior of the room. After painting on the cut edges, fix the edging. Decorative trims should be glued to the legs with liquid nails. A mattress and pillows are placed on the bottom of the bathroom. The sofa is ready.
Making an excellent flower bed from an old bathtub is not difficult. Plus, it's almost ready. You can bury the bath completely in the ground, as in the case of a pond, then fill it with earth and plant plants. And you can leave the bath to stand on its legs or dig only the legs into the ground. At the same time, the outside of the bath should be painted and you can even turn on all your imagination and paint the bath with beautiful patterns. Also, for the purpose of decoration, you can lay out a mosaic on the outside of the bath from chipped tiles. And a few more ideas for a homemade flower bed from old things for your summer cottage.
Many summer residents use an old bathtub as a container for storing water in the country. But in order for the old bath not to spoil the appearance of the summer cottage, you can easily build a funny cow out of it as in the photo, which will give a smile and good mood to all family members and neighbors. Such an excellent cow can also be used as a mini pool for children.
An interesting idea for arranging a water storage
In general, you can breathe new life into any old thing, embody it in a different form, use it for a different purpose. An old bathtub is an excellent material for creating truly amazing and most importantly functional decor elements for a summer cottage, whether it is a picturesque flower bed, a quiet pond in a thicket of plants, a stylish sofa, an original water storage tank or even a mini pool.
Elvira Goleva for Decorwind.ru
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