How to make a sun lounger with your own hands. Design features, variety of materials and shapes

How nice it will be after a hard day's work on your backyard to lie down on a comfortable sun lounger made by yourself. Currently, there are a large number of different sun loungers made from a wide variety of materials. And now we will tell you how you can make sun loungers yourself from wood and fabric, as well as how to properly monitor them so that you can enjoy your vacation in the country for decades.

Chaise lounge for a summer residence - a description of the design, types of products and their characteristics

Chaise lounges have their own special design, back frame, seat and armrests, so that a person feels as comfortable and convenient as possible in it. We are talking about both reclining and semi-sitting versions of a deck chair, which contribute to the maximum relaxation of all the muscles of the human body.

It is these qualities that a classic rocking chair has, which you can make yourself, having all the necessary drawings with calculations and design sketches available.

Due to the lightness of the design, summer sun loungers can be moved to any place in the garden, depending on whether you want to lie in the sun or in the shade. Folding wood and fabric products are very convenient, as they can be removed indoors when it rains, and they will not take up much space.

Wooden lounge chairs have a high level of durability and are renowned for their long service life with proper care.

Today, having a competent and accurate drawing in your hands, you can make yourself a folding or lightweight hanging deck chair that will fit quite aesthetically into the exterior of the entire backyard.

Types of sunbeds and deck chairs

Depending on the type of construction, sun loungers can be divided into several varieties:

• Monolithic frame. This is an outdoor chair in which all the elements are connected to each other "tightly". Such a product is very durable and can withstand even the heaviest loads. It is absolutely safe even for small children under 1 year old. But, meanwhile, such a product during its operation can create some inconvenience. It is impossible to make adjustments to such a deck chair and change the angle of the back, it does not fold and therefore it is inconvenient to move it from place to place, as well as store it in small rooms (pantries, closets, etc.).
• Monolithic chairs with special inserts have a beautiful appearance and are characterized by a high degree of decorativeness. They are equipped with additional inserts, which are made of materials of different characteristics, which reduce the degree of strength of such a design. But, meanwhile, they look very aesthetically pleasing and spectacular.
• Portable folding deck chair designs have special movable mechanisms that allow you to quickly change the position of the backrest at your discretion. This applies to the entire sun lounger as a whole. If necessary, a person can easily change the degree of inclination of the backrest, headrest, as well as the lower footrest. Portable folding sun loungers you can take with you on a trip due to their extremely compact size when folded. They practically do not get dirty during long-term operation.

Gallery of sun loungers and their types

Designer chaise longue - rocking chair with strong metal hoops instead of legs Original deck chair for a country house Folding chaise longue with canvas seat, plastic handrails and metal frame Plastic folding chaise longue with a soft mattress Wooden deck chairs for summer cottages Original deck chair made of wood with soft mattresses in the form of a spiral Chaise lounge rattan with repositioning back An original designer deck chair that you can make yourself from a chipboard sheet Chaise lounges with a spring seat on a metal base

Preparation for creation: select a drawing and determine the dimensions

Before you start making a deck chair for your home, you need to decide on the optimal design and choose the most optimal and uncomplicated option that you can easily make yourself without the help of craftsmen.

The main thing is to find accurate and competent drawings that will make it easy to cope with such work and, as a result, get a convenient and most reliable design for a summer holiday in your backyard, as well as near a river or lake.

We choose materials for assembling a convenient and durable design: tips for choosing

Let's look at what types of country lounge chairs are, as well as the types of materials from which they are made. Their advantages and disadvantages, as well as what materials can be purchased for their manufacture.

1. Chaise lounges made of wooden boards and beams are considered the best, as wood is an environmentally friendly natural material. Today you can see a variety of options for sun loungers and loungers, ranging from ordinary outdoor chairs with a movable back to the most comfortable models that exactly follow all the contours of the body of the seated person. Since the back of such a deck chair can be fixed in several different positions, a person can always take the most comfortable position for him while relaxing for sleeping or contemplating nature. It should be noted that wooden deck chairs are quite heavy, so usually their frame is equipped with two wheels for easy movement of the product around the backyard. As a convenient addition, you can sew fabric mattresses with soft padding, which will be attached to the frame using ordinary rope ties. Since the tree is afraid of water, it is not recommended to put such sun loungers near pools, rivers or lakes, where water can constantly fall on them or they will absorb a large amount of moisture. Water will contribute to the swelling of the wood, as well as its deformation. Even if the boards and timber are well treated with various means, covered with a water-repellent deck varnish, it's still not worth the risk. When buying lumber for the manufacture of a frame, it must be borne in mind that the most durable and high-quality boards and beams of larch, oak, birch, teak, hazel, and spruce are considered. Pine is the cheapest, but it must be well dried and carefully treated with antiseptics.
2. Plastic sun loungers are a budget option that are usually installed near pools, on city beaches and other public places. They cannot be made at home, but they have an affordable price, are easy to care for, and are also not afraid of moisture.
3. Sun loungers in the form of swings and rocking chairs can provide a wonderful holiday for both adults and children. Chaise lounge frame - the swing clings to a strong hook on a reliable metal support, and then just swings in the air. At the top of the counter is usually placed an umbrella or a large visor that protects vacationers from the hot rays of the sun.
4. A very unusual option is the design model of a rocking chair, which has round supports in the form of two strong iron hoops. Such a deck chair can be easily folded and moved to another place.
5. Wicker lounge chairs are a great option for outdoor furniture that is made from natural natural materials: the popular rattan, resilient wicker or durable hemp. Products can also be made from synthetic fibers. Since wicker chairs are considered premium furniture, their cost is quite high. Rattan products are distinguished by their beauty, design refinements and excellent style solutions.
6. Chaise lounges made from pallets or pallets, which are used to move and store goods, will be an excellent cost-effective inexpensive option, since such wooden structures can be bought at a bargain price if they have already served their useful life and are unusable. They will need to be slightly repaired, sanded and painted with multi-colored paint, and then you can assemble a deck chair for your home. From two pallets fastened together with bolts or self-tapping screws, the base of the structure is made, and an inclined back is made from the third. They look very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, and also have a long service life.
7. Fabric sun loungers on a wooden or metal frame are the most convenient, comfortable and easy to handle. The basis here is a frame made of wood or metal, on which a seat made of dense fabric (canvas, tarpaulin, jeans, teak, mattress fabric or camouflage) is put on.

Wood and fabric are environmentally friendly materials, so this deck chair will be a great option for giving where there are small children. The disadvantage of such a street design is the fragility of the fabric, but if it breaks or loses its aesthetic appearance, you can always replace it with another one and the deck chair will again be like new. The wooden frame can be sanded and re-coated with varnish or paint, and the metal frame can be treated with sandpaper and also painted with a special water-repellent paint for metal.

It is best to buy a metal profile seamless, since the deck chair frame will have to “hold” a fairly large weight of a person, and it must be durable.

If possible, purchase stainless or galvanized pipes, which are the least susceptible to corrosion and have a long service life.

Calculation of the required amount of material for construction: working tools

In order to make a wooden deck chair with a fabric seat at home, we do not need complex and expensive tools, so even an inexperienced novice master will be able to make such a design for his summer cottage or suburban area at the lowest cost.

For the device of the back, we need wooden boards of the following sizes:

• Two pieces 19x38x1219 mm;
• One piece 19x38x610 mm;
• One piece 19x38x648 mm;
• One piece 19x64x610 mm.

For the manufacture of the seat frame, boards of the following sizes are needed:

• Two pieces 19x38x1118 mm;
• Four pieces 19x38x603 mm;
• One piece 19x38x565 mm;
• One piece 19x64x565 mm.

For the manufacture of support for the back of the structure:

• Two boards 19x38x381 mm;
• One wooden round dowel with a diameter of 12 mm (length 648 mm).

To make a fabric seat, we need:

• Two pieces of awning, denim, camouflage, mattress or other durable fabric (cut size 1372x578 mm);
• Two wooden dowels with a diameter of 12 mm (length 559 mm).

For fastening the structure:

• Four bolts with nuts size 6x50 mm;
• Twelve washers for nuts;
• Wood screws size 4x50 mm;
• Ordinary PVA glue or special glue for wood products.

As tools we will use:

• Round file;
• Fine-grained sandpaper or grinder;
• Roulette;
• Electric drill;
• Bulgarian or saw (manual, electric or gasoline);
• putty for wood;
• Construction pencil or marker;
• Water-repellent varnish or paint;
• Hammer and screwdriver;
• Square.

Wooden elements must be re-sanded once every two or three years, coated with protective agents, varnish or water-repellent paint, and then the deck chair will serve you much longer.

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A wooden deck chair with a fabric seat will be the easiest design to manufacture and convenient for a summer holiday. If you make several designs with your own hands, then you don’t have to worry that you will have nowhere to relax on warm summer days with your large and friendly family. Both adults and children will be able to comfortably accommodate on the territory of a personal plot or near a river that flows nearby and enjoy beautiful views of natural landscapes and flowing water.

It is very nice to relax in the fresh air after a hard day's work. In order to make the rest as comfortable as possible, special sunbeds - sun loungers can be placed on the site.

They should be comfortable and fit well with the overall design of your garden. Currently, many retail chains and online stores offer a huge range of summer lounge chairs, but it is much more pleasant to make them yourself.

In this article, we will provide a detailed guide to the construction of wooden and fabric sun loungers, talk about how to protect them from moisture and pests.

Types of sun loungers

Before proceeding with the manufacture of a deck chair, you should consider the main types of country loungers. There are a lot of them, let's focus on the most popular:

1. Wooden sun loungers. Wood is one of the most environmentally friendly materials, it is absolutely safe for human health. On sale you can find wooden deck chairs of various shapes and designs: from reclining to full-fledged loungers that repeat the curves of the human body. The disadvantages of such sun loungers are the rigidity of the material and the rather laborious movement of sun loungers around the site;
2. Plastic deck chairs. If you have chosen this option for yourself, then it will be much easier to purchase a ready-made deck chair and, if desired, decorate it to your liking. The advantages of plastic deck chairs are relatively low cost, ease of care and mobility. Plastic is a fairly light material and, moreover, is not afraid of moisture;
3. Chaise lounges from pallets. Pallets or pallets are called supports designed to move various goods. Most often, pallets are made from boards. From the pallets that have served their purpose, you can make a fairly comfortable deck chair;
4. Fabric sun loungers. This type of bed is very easy to store and move. The basis of a fabric deck chair is a folding wooden or metal frame with a seat sewn into it. The disadvantage of such a deck chair is only the fragility of the fabric.

Of course, these are far from all types of sun loungers, there are also sun loungers in the form of wicker branches and even sun loungers for cats and dogs. The choice depends only on your preferences. Next, we will focus on the process of manufacturing a wooden and frame lounger.

Making a wooden deck chair

Materials and tools

We will need the following materials and tools:

• wooden plates, the thickness of which is 20 mm;
• timber 40x40 mm for the frame;
• boards for sheathing the frame, 2.5 cm wide;
• jigsaw and screwdriver;
• 4 corners for fastening boards;
• self-tapping screws.

How to make a sun lounger out of wood

Consider the main stages of assembling a wooden lounger:

1. 1. Starting to manufacture, you need to decide on the dimensions of the future deck chair. For convenience, you can make a drawing of a sunbed or find it ready on the Internet. Most often, the design has a size of 60x200 cm;
   2. The next step is to make the frame. To do this, you need to make 4 sidewalls from the bars: 2 long, 200 cm long and two shorter - 60 cm, respectively. To fasten the sidewalls, we need mounting corners;
   3. The outer part of the frame is sheathed with a board, the width of which is 2.5 cm;
   4. We fix 4 legs on the long sidewalls, stepping back from the edges of the structure by 8 cm. In order to make the legs, bars 10 cm long are used. Attach them to the frame using self-tapping screws;

1. When the frame is completely ready, we proceed to the assembly of the lattice - the main part of the lounger. From prepared wooden boards, boards 60x10 cm wide are cut with an electric jigsaw;
2. Finished boards are attached with self-tapping screws to the deck chair frame. Do not forget to leave a distance between the boards of 1-2.5 cm, so that the lounger grill has a neat and aesthetic appearance;
3. If you want to assemble a chaise lounge with an adjustable back, then the lattice should be divided into two parts. One of them will play the role of a sunbed, and the other - a headboard. We install both parts on the connecting boards. It is best to fasten the lattice elements using door hinges;
4. In order for the headboard to be fixed in a certain position, a transverse bar is fixed from the inner edge of the frame. A support stand for the headboard is attached to it with self-tapping screws (it is better to purchase a ready-made stand at a hardware store).

The deck chair is ready, all the boards should be sanded and covered with drying oil or a special coating to protect against moisture.

Making a deck chair out of fabric

Materials and tools

To build a frame deck chair from fabric material, you must have the following available:

• Rectangular boards 30x60 cm thick (two boards 1200 mm long, two 1000 and two 600 mm each);
• Round slats 2 cm thick (one bar should be 700 mm long, two 650 and two 550 mm each);
• A piece of strong fabric measuring 200x60 cm;
• Bolts and nuts 8 mm;
• Sandpaper

Stages of work

Consider the installation of a frame lounger in stages:

1. 1. In order for the deck chair to fold easily, it is necessary to assemble three frames from prepared and cut slats. Frame A is 120x65 cm, frame B is 100x60 cm and frame C is 70x60 cm. Holes should be made in the longitudinal rails at a distance of 75 and 45 cm. In frame B, it is necessary to make 2-4 cutouts, at a distance of 6-10 cm, to adjust the angle of the lounger. A detailed scheme for the manufacture of frames is shown in the figure;
   2. To assemble the sunbed frame, frames A and B must be fastened to each other using screws that are inserted into the pre-drilled holes on the slats. Frames A and B are fastened similarly;
   3. After the frame is made, the seat of the future lounger is cut out and sewn. To determine the appropriate length of material, the fabric is applied to the lounger in the folded position. The fabric should be in a slightly taut position, but no effort is needed;

1. The edges of the material must be processed and hemmed to increase its wear resistance;
2. We fasten the fabric to the round slats, which are located on frames A and B. You need to wrap the slats with fabric and secure with small nails. On the prepared fabric, you can make loops and simply put them on the slats.

As you can see, a folding deck chair is also quite easy to mount on your own.

How to process a finished deck chair

To make the deck chair last longer, you can use the following material processing techniques, both during manufacture and during operation:

• Special impregnations and antiseptics for wood will help protect wooden deck chairs from the negative effects of the external environment (moisture, decay, harmful insects). Wood materials are best processed before mounting the structure;
• Lacquer, drying oil, paint. These coatings will also help extend the life of wooden deck chairs. It is best to cover the product with any of these products immediately after manufacturing;
• Water repellent fabric. They will help to increase the wear resistance of fabric products and preserve bright colors. The effectiveness of such impregnations is maintained for 2-4 weeks.

Where to buy a ready-made deck chair

Currently, there are no problems with buying ready-made deck chairs. You can find them in various furniture stores and online stores. There are both budget options and original design models of outdoor sun loungers.

The cost will depend on the size and materials of manufacture:

• Prices for wooden deck chairs range from 6,000 to 15,000 rubles;
• Plastic sun loungers will cost you less, from 1500 to 9000 rubles;
• Folding frame deck chairs do not differ in high cost either, they will cost you about 1350-9500 rubles.

To learn how to inexpensively make a wooden deck chair with your own hands, see this video.

A simple deck chair made of wood. How to make a deck chair with your own hands, photos, diagrams, drawings of a deck chair, video.

A deck chair is an indispensable attribute of garden furniture for summer holidays on the banks of the river or in the country. You can make it yourself, in this article we will look at the process of making a simple and practical folding deck chair.

The design is quite simple, making a folding chair - a deck chair will not be difficult.

How to make a deck chair: drawings.

The figure shows a drawing of a folding deck chair, if necessary, the dimensions can be slightly changed.

1 - rail 20 x 50 x 1300 mm - 2 pcs.

2 - rail 20 x 50 x 1930 mm - 2 pcs.

3 - rail 20 x 50 x 590 mm - 2 pcs.

4 - rail 20 x 50 x 580 mm - 1 pc.

5 - rail 20 x 40 x 520 mm - 2 pcs.

6 - rail 20 x 40 x 560 mm - 2 pcs.

7 - fabric 530 x 1400 mm - 1 pc.

8 - screw M8 x 50 - 4 pcs.

9 - screws 6 x 45 - 2 pcs, and 6 x 60 - 8 pcs.

Scheme of a folding sun lounger.

How to make a deck chair: materials and tools.

To make a deck chair, you will need hardwood: - birch, oak, yew, walnut, ash, beech, pear, elm or white locust.

Hard woods are more difficult to process, but the deck chair will be durable and will last you quite a long time.

Also, for fastening the groove joints, you will need carpentry glue.

Of the tools you will need:

• Wood saw.
• Drill with drills.
• Chisel.
• A hammer.
• Sandpaper.
• Screwdrivers.

How to make a sun lounger

We saw off the slats of the required length according to the drawings, it is desirable to round the edges of the slats. We grind the rails with sandpaper.

The figure shows frames "A" and "B" and the backrest tilt adjuster "C".

Collecting frames. We fasten the rails together with groove joints on carpentry glue, the joints must be strong and not stagger.

On frame "B" we cut out grooves for adjusting the inclination of the back of the deck chair.

We drill holes for fastening, the diameter of the holes for the bolts is 8 mm.

We connect frames "A" and "B" with screws through the holes, then we connect frame B.

Assembling the frame.

We try on the fabric, stretch it, wrap it on the crossbars and sew it by hand or with a sewing machine.

Chaise lounge chair is ready!

Making a sun lounger video.

Main advantages

In their functional purpose, sun loungers are the same chairs, but more stable and with a low seat. In them you can relax in a semi-lying position, which allows you to relax the spine and all muscle groups as much as possible.

The indisputable advantage of sun loungers is their comfortable shape. The garden chair can be folded so that you can sit or lie down on it, depending on the personal preferences of the person.

Traditionally, summer cottages are made of wood, because since ancient times it has been considered the most environmentally friendly, economical and easy-to-use material.

Sun loungers are ideal for observing nature, as they are lightweight and very comfortable. Therefore, it is not surprising that many owners install them in their garden or in the country. Such furniture can stand outside during the whole summer, and for the winter period it can be removed to some suitable room, for example, a pantry.

Most often, garden beds are made from materials such as:

• wood;
• plastic;
• rattan.

If you do not have the desire to spend time and effort on self-assembly of a garden lounger, you can always order it in a furniture store.

Types of structures

If you have finally decided to start making a sun lounger for yourself, then at first it will not hurt you to get acquainted with the main types of sun loungers for a summer residence. There are a lot of them, so only the most popular will be considered below:

These are just some of the sunbeds that can be purchased for a summer residence. If you wish, you can independently make a deck chair in the form of a swing, as well as using ordinary tree branches as a material. It all depends on your preferences.

Making a wooden deck chair

First you need to prepare a certain set of materials and tools that you will need to make a homemade deck chair:

• self-tapping screws;
• jigsaw and screwdriver;
• boards for sheathing the frame 2.5 cm wide;
• timber 40x40 mm for the frame;
• corners for fastening boards (4 pcs.); wooden boards 20 mm thick.

When going to the store for boards and slabs, we advise you to choose a material made from coniferous wood. It tolerates the negative effects of precipitation much better and has a wonderful aroma.

Stages of work

Now that you have everything you need prepared, you can proceed to the assembly of a wooden lounger.

First you should decide on the size of the garden chair. You can use a ready-made drawing or make it yourself. Usually standard sun loungers have dimensions of 60 x 200 cm.

Now you can start making the frame. For it, you will need bars, from which you need to make four sidewalls - two of them should turn out to be 200 cm long, and two more - 60 cm. The finished sidewalls must be further connected to each other using mounting corners.

From the outside, the frame must be sheathed with a board 2.5 cm wide.

We take long sidewalls and attach 4 legs to them, having previously stepped back from the edge of 8 cm. The legs can be made from bars 10 cm long. We use self-tapping screws to attach them to the frame.

Having finished the work on the manufacture of the frame, we begin to assemble the lattice. For it, we need wooden plates, from which we need to cut boards with dimensions of 60 x 10 cm using an electric jigsaw.

We attach the boards to the deck chair frame with self-tapping screws. Be sure to leave a gap between the boards of about 1.5 cm. Then the lounger grill will look neat and beautiful.

If desired, you can make a deck chair with an adjustable back. In this case, the lattice must be divided into two parts. One of them will serve you as a sunbed, and the other as a headboard. We mount both parts to the connecting boards. For reliable connection of elements, it is best to use door hinges.

In order for the headboard to be fixed in a certain position, a cross bar should be added to the frame structure from the inside. To it with the help of self-tapping screws you need to attach a support stand for the headboard. If you don't have one, you can buy it at any hardware store.

Now that your homemade summer cottage is ready, all that remains is to sand the boards, cover them with drying oil or a special paint and varnish material to protect them from moisture.

Making a fabric lounger

If for some reason a wooden folding deck chair does not suit you, then you can try to make a deck chair out of fabric instead.

Materials and tools

To make a chaise lounge from fabric material, you will need the following:

• bolts with nuts 8 mm;
• a piece of durable fabric 200x60 cm;
• slats of circular cross section 2 cm thick (one bar 700 mm long, two 650 and two 550 mm each);
• rectangular boards 30x60 cm thick (two boards 1200 mm long, two 1000 and two 600 mm each);
• sandpaper.

To make a frame lounger, it is best to use tarpaulin, camouflage or denim. They are strong enough and resistant to wear.

Action algorithm

Now you can proceed directly to the assembly of the sunbed from the fabric.

As you can see above, making a deck chair for a summer residence from a fabric is no more difficult than a similar deck chair made of wood.

Buying a garden chair

Perhaps some summer residents will not want to spend time and money on making a deck chair with their own hands. In this case, you can go to the store and buy a ready-made garden lounger there. In the furniture salon you will be able to offer a variety of such products to choose from. Surely among them you will find both budget options and unusual designs of designer models of sun loungers for the street.

After studying the proposed options and comparing their characteristics, you will only have to decide on the amount that you are willing to pay for a sun lounger. The cost of such sunbeds depends on the size and material of manufacture:

• wooden deck chairs will cost you between 6000-15000 rubles;
• for plastic sunbeds you will have to pay from 1500 to 9000 rubles;
• folding frame deck chairs, which can be purchased for 1350-9500 rubles, will not hit your pocket too much.

When traveling to the country, many are warmed by the thought that they will have the opportunity to lie down in the fresh air for at least a few minutes and enjoy the surrounding nature. But it is in the power of everyone to make their vacation more enjoyable if you equip a place for it in advance. To do this, you must have special furniture like a deck chair.

The easiest way is to buy such a lounger in the nearest furniture store, although some owners often make a deck chair for themselves and thereby save a lot. You can do the same, especially since it does not require special skills and knowledge. Even the most ordinary wooden lounger for a summer residence can be made from a material that is sure to be found in any household.

But in any case, you will have to prepare for this work, because without drawings you are unlikely to be able to make exactly the deck chair that you want, especially if you do not have the slightest experience in this matter.

A home-made deck chair for a summer residence is much preferable to a store lounger, because you can decide for yourself how it should turn out, and upon completion of the work, decorate it at your discretion. Of course, this will require some effort on your part, but in the end, all this will be offset by the comfort that your homemade deck chair will provide you with.

Do-it-yourself deck chair

The summer season is approaching and it's time to think about creating a deck chair with your own hands. It will allow you to enjoy outdoor recreation to the fullest.

Chaise longue means long chair in French. This is a relaxing chair. It can, at the request of the owner, change the position of the back.

Do-it-yourself deck chair

Sun loungers are widely used on the beaches, by the pools. On household plots, dachas.

Chaise lounges are made of various materials:

• tree;
• plastic;
• aluminum;
• rattan;
• PVC pipes;
• durable fabric.

Wooden deck chairs are the most popular and environmentally friendly. They are distinguished by a variety of shapes and designs. The disadvantage of monolithic wooden deck chairs is their weight. But this problem is solved with the help of wheels.

Plastic deck chairs are characterized by easy mobility, ease of care, and relatively low cost. Their minus is fragility.

Fabric beds are versatile and comfortable. Their frame is made of wood, metal or PVC pipes. They fold easily and don't take up much space.

Rattan sun loungers look great in the bosom of nature. They are environmentally friendly. However, their purchase is expensive. With sufficient skills, you can simply weave a rattan lounger yourself.

In the article we will tell you how to create wooden deck chairs with your own hands.

Monolithic deck chair made of wood

Solid models are heavy. Therefore, to facilitate carrying them, wheels are added to the headboard. Further instructions will help you make a deck chair on wheels with your own hands.

You will need tools:

• electric jigsaw or hacksaw;
• drill;
• screwdriver;
• self-tapping screws;
• sandpaper with fine grain;
• spirit level;
• roulette.

When choosing a tree, pay attention to conifers. They are sold at affordable prices, characterized by increased water resistance.
For a sun lounger you need materials:

• glued board made of wood, its thickness should be 2 cm or more; not less than 2 cm thick.
• boards 0.25 cm thick.
• wooden beam with a square section of 50x50 mm;
• 4 wheels with a diameter of 10cm;
• corners to strengthen the bed;
• door hinges;
• varnish or paint.

We suggest you make a deck chair according to this scheme.

Legend:

1. Front legs.
2. Rear legs.
3. Bearing longitudinal.
4. Back carrier.
5. Back pressure.
6. Bearing cross.
7. Fixing strap.
8. Backrest support.
9. Wheels.
10. End bar.
11. Back planks.
12. Seat planks.
13. The support bar is transverse.
14. Fixing strap.

You can independently determine the size of the desired sun lounger and make calculations. Or use the standard size 60x190 cm. It is the most optimal and ergonomic for the average adult.

Assembling a sun lounger on wheels

We fold the base frame from the bars. We fix the supporting parts with corners, similar to those that fix the base of the bed.

We sheathe the resulting frame with pre-prepared and sanded boards.

We make blanks for legs from a bar. Their height usually fluctuates between 5-10 cm. We choose a comfortable one for ourselves and the household.

We drill holes with a drill, retreating 5-7 cm from the ends of the longitudinal sides. We fix the legs with long bolts. The horizontal side is controlled by a spirit level.

We screw the wheels to the center of the legs with bolts with a diameter of 30mm.

Let's start cutting the elements of the lattice. We cut boards 8x60cm with a hacksaw or electric jigsaw.

Using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver, we screw the slats to the deck chair frame. Since the boards are not screwed tightly, we use spacers to get even gaps.

We should have two pieces. The smaller one is for the headboard. We connect both lattices with door hinges. Under the opening part we install a bar for support.

It remains to sand the flaws of production. Apply wood primer. Paint in your favorite color and your deck chair is ready.

For a more comfortable stay, you can sew additional mattresses that fit the size of the bed.

Simple sunbed

To create a deck chair made of wood with your own hands, you need the following materials, as well as tools:

• tape measure and square;
• pencil;
• saw;
• electric drill;
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• screws, self-tapping screws and studs for fixing;
• sandpaper or grinder;
• putty for wood;
• dye.

The work uses wooden beams:

• for the back of a deck chair, take boards 5 × 10 with a length of 88 cm - 2 pieces, 39 cm - 3 pieces, 60 cm - 1 piece;
• 2 longitudinal bars for a frame 215 cm long;
• 2 transverse beams -50 cm;
• 6 legs -35 cm;
• 13 rails for a seat measuring 2.5 × 8 × 60 cm;
• 6 slats for the back - 2.5 × 8 × 88 cm.

The first task is to create a very strong frame. We take two parts 215 cm long, connect them with screws with half a meter transverse parts.

Let's move on to the seat. Take all the 60 cm rails. Attach them to the frame with self-tapping screws, leaving small gaps. In order for the gaps to be even and uniform, use spacers 1 cm thick.

We create the legs of the sunbed. To give maximum stability to the deck chair, two legs are nailed “at the feet” at once. One at the head. The instructions indicate bars with a height of 35 cm. But you can choose a height that is comfortable for you

We make the back of 2 boards measuring 88 cm and 3 - 39 cm. The resulting frame must easily enter the base, leaving a small gap between the structures.

We securely fasten the longitudinal strips. We round them for a more beautiful look.

We attach the back to the base of the sunbed. To do this, you need to drill holes, stepping back from the edge of the seat 9cm. Fasten with pins.

We make 2 grooves for the support bars at the base of the deck chair. The first 5x10 cm notch should be about 9 cm from the hairpin. The second is 20 cm from the first. But its depth will be only 5x5 cm.

A 60 cm bar is inserted horizontally into the first recess. To change the position, the plank is transferred vertically to the second recess.

Sand all the roughness, shortcomings. Process. Cover with paint or varnish. The chaise longue with your own hands is ready.

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Fabric chaise longue

A chair with a frame, complemented by fabric, is one of the most comfortable, budget types of sun loungers. It is convenient to fold, easy to carry. Can be stored flat. It takes up little space.

To create a deck chair with your own hands you will need:

• bolts, nuts with a diameter of 8cm;
• small nails with round caps;
• sticks of round section (1pc - 65cm, 2pcs - 50cm, 2pcs - 60cm);
• rectangular bars 25x60cm thick (2 pieces 120cm, 100cm and 60cm long);
• needle file, sandpaper with fine grain;
• glue;
• durable material measuring 200 by 50 cm.

Choose materials carefully so that your work is not in vain. Hardwood bars are perfect for a lounger. Opt for:

• birch;
• oak;
• beech.

Choose fabrics with maximum durability. Great fit:

• teak for mattresses;
• tarpaulin;
• canvas;
• camouflage;
• denim.

These materials are highly durable and will serve you for a long time. We turn to the creation of a deck chair with our own hands. The base consists of three frames:

• A.1200x600 mm.
• B.1100x550 mm.
• H.650x620 mm.

We cut the boards to the desired length. Sanding with sandpaper.

In the longitudinal bars we make indents of 70 and 40 cm, we drill holes with a drill with a diameter of 8 mm, as with bolts. We grind with a round file.

We make cutouts in detail B. They will allow you to change the position of the backrest later. To do this, step back 7-10 centimeters. It is necessary to cut 3 or 4 recesses. We grind well.

According to the scheme, we drill holes in the bars for connecting parts.

We collect the base of the sunbed. Frames A and B are connected with screws. Then we connect frames A and B. For greater reliability, we lubricate the ends of the round rails with PVA before assembly. The frame of the sun lounger is ready.

Now you need to sew the seat. Attach the material to the bed in the folded position. The fabric should be slightly stretched. Measure the desired length. Hem the edges. Thus, you will increase the wear resistance of matter. The chair will look neater.

We attach the fabric base to the sunbed. We wrap round slats on parts A and B. We nail with small carnations with round caps. The chair is ready.

ADVICE. The edges of the fabric base can be made in the form of loops. In this case, the seat is simply strung on rails.

Fabric chaise longue with your own hands. Model 2

For this chair you will need:

• wooden slats 2x4 cm in size. Two slats each 122cm, 112cm, 38cm long. One piece 61 cm, 65 cm, 57 cm. And four slats 60 cm long;
• slats measuring 2x6 cm. One each 61 and 57 cm;
• 65cm wooden rod with a diameter of 1.2cm;
• piece of fabric 137 cm long and 116 cm wide;
• bolts, washers, nuts, screws;
• glue;
• round file, sandpaper or grinder;
• electric drill.

Manufacturing process:

Process all the details of the future chair in advance. Sand them with a machine or fine sandpaper. Cover with special impregnations that protect the wood from corrosion. Appreciate your work.

Pay attention to the drawing. The crossbars at the bottom of the legs help to fix the position of the back. Make them. Or cuts, stepping back from the edge of about 20, 25, 30 and 35 cm.

Drill holes for the bolts in the back frame. To do this, measure 41cm on each side.

On the seat frame, step back from the top 43cm. Make holes.

On the part that supports the back, drill holes in the center of the edges.

Finish all holes with a file with a round section.

Mounting the model

First assemble the back frame. A bar with a length of 61 cm will carry a large load of the body. Fasten it as securely as possible. Leave a small gap between the two rails. Through it will pass the fixation of the tissue.

Assemble the seat. Fold it with the back frame. Between them, be sure to put the washer. Bolt the frames.

ADVICE. To prevent the nuts from loosening quickly, tighten an additional lock nut from above. For greater reliability, put nuts on glue, varnish or paint. Tighten the nut first. Then slightly loosen it so that the parts rotate freely.

Install the back support piece with washers and bolts.

Sand all the flaws. Lacquer or paint as desired.

Bend the fabric in half, sew, stepping back from the edge of 1.5 centimeters. Turn out. Bend the edge of the material for the rods that fix the panel between the slats. Sew.

Now slide the fabric between the planks. Fasten with a rod. This mounting model allows you to remove the fabric for washing without much effort.

Chaise longue made of PVC

Another example of a sunbed with a fabric base. Only in this case, wooden slats are replaced by PVC pipes. Chair sizes may vary.

In this do-it-yourself deck chair model, we used:

• 2" PVC pipes;
• L-shaped connectors - 8 pieces;
• T-shaped connectors - 6 pieces.

First, connect 30cm and 45cm PVC pipes for the vertical bar using a T-piece. Put L-shaped connectors on the ends. Connect the second vertical in the same way.

Now you need to connect the two sides together. Please note that one horizontal bar is solid. Its length is 66cm. It is attached closer to the T-shaped connection, which in turn should be directed inside the structure. The second side consists of two 30 cm pipes, combined with a T-piece, turned at an angle of 45 degrees from the long side of the bar.

Do not hurry. Measure your pipes accurately. As a result, you should get a rectangular design.

Now it's time to make the connection on which the seat will rotate. To do this, insert a 5 cm long pipe into the T-shaped connector and secure it with another T-shaped adapter. It will become the basis of the horizontal frame.

Make the long sides similar to the vertical section, using 30 and 45 cm pipes with an L-shaped connector. For the crossbars, use a 30cm continuous tube. And also consisting of 2 x 20 cm with a T-shaped adapter.

You did everything right if you got a rectangle within a rectangle.

The seat is located between the long section of the vertical section and the short horizontal section. Adjust the incline level that is comfortable for you. Measure the distance between the two free T-pieces. Cut the pipe to the desired length. Insert the back brace.

Take measurements of fabric consumption for your chair. Use a thick fabric. For example, canvas, tarpaulin, jeans. Hem the edges and pin the fabric to the chaise longue. Enjoy your vacation.

Portable lounge chair

Sturdy, lightweight chair quickly assembles and disassembles. It is convenient to take it with you to nature. The model is so easy to manufacture that it is suitable even for beginners.

The collapsible chair consists of 2 parts:

• backrest covered with dense, wear-resistant fabric;
• wooden seat.

In addition to tools, the following materials are used:

• 2 legs for the backrest measuring 20x40x800mm;
• 2 legs for the seat - 20x40x560mm;
• 2 lower crossbars - 10x50x380mm;
• 1 top bar - 10x40x380mm;
• 1 crossbar for the seat - 20x40x300mm;
• 5 rails - 20x40x400mm;
• piece of fabric - 600x500mm.

The procedure for assembling a portable deck chair is shown in the diagram.

First, the parts are connected using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver.

The workpiece is processed and varnished.

While the frame dries, the fabric is tucked and stitched. Then it is nailed with the help of brackets and a construction stapler to a wooden blank.

We connect the back and seat of the deck chair.

We are enjoying our new armchair.

Pay attention to another interesting deck chair model in the video.

Original deck chair

Design Koalition has developed an unusual chaise lounge with a fabric canopy that will allow you to enjoy outdoor recreation even on a hot day, covering from the scorching sun. The cost of such a sunbed is 5970 euros. We will tell you how to save money and make an original deck chair with your own hands.

To create a sunbed, you will need the following materials. Also the tools:

• 2 sheets of plywood 2 cm thick with a size of 160x180 cm;
• 6 planks with a circular cross-section with a diameter of 30mm and a length of 92cm;
• 12 planks from the remnants of plywood measuring 94x10cm;
• thick fabric with a width of 92 cm;
• building glue;
• screws;
• roulette;
• cardboard for the layout;
• Circular Saw;
• electric drill.

Let's start creating a sun lounger.

Transfer the diagram to cardboard or thick paper. To facilitate the task, you can first draw it into squares 10 by 10 cm. The template makes it easy to correct all the flaws on paper. Subsequently, you will only circle it 2 times. Or maybe you will get a taste and make some lounge chairs.

We transfer the drawing to plywood sheets and cut out the side parts with a circular or band saw. At the junctions with a round beam, we cut out recesses with a diameter of 30 mm.

We grind all the bumps and trimming defects.

We assemble a rigid structure. Lubricate the ends of the timber with carpentry glue, or PVA. We insert the beam into the recesses and fasten it with screws. The joints can be additionally treated with glue for maximum reliability.

Now you need to put the structure on its side. Put the weights on the gluing points. And let the sun lounger dry completely.

We begin to fasten the slats to the ribs of the structure. At the same time, we make an indent between them 10-12 cm long. Tighten the screws deeper so that their caps do not cling to the fabric and do not tear it.

We polish the product again. Now we hide the assembly flaws.

With putty for wood, we hide all the heads of the screws in the places of fabric tension. We paint a sun lounger.

You most likely noticed that in the description only the approximate width of the awning is given. The fact is that you can decide on your own to cover the deck chair completely with a cloth, or to make only a canopy. Decide for yourself. Measure the dimensions and sew the awning.

ADVICE. It is better to fasten the awning with ties or Velcro. This will allow you to remove the fabric at any time and wash it without problems.

Surely the word "chaise longue" in your imagination appears a pleasant picture of relaxing in the sun. But, sometimes, we overpay in stores for a “comfortable” seat. In this article we will tell you how to make a deck chair with your own hands. Take a look at this photo of a sun lounger and you won’t say that this is homework, not factory work. Making a deck chair is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.

Types of sun loungers

Before you get started, you need to understand what kind of deck chair you need. Depending on the type of seat device, frame, we can say that there are several types of homemade sun loungers.

Chaise lounge with a monolithic frame

All parts are connected to each other and are inseparable. This type is very reliable and can withstand even heavy weights. However, there are also disadvantages: you can’t change the angle of the backrest, and you won’t be able to compactly fold such a deck chair.

Monolithic chairs with special inserts can fit perfectly into any interior. However, inserts make the design less reliable.

If you want the chaise lounge to change its position freely, then you need a portable design. It's also ideal for travel as it can easily be folded into the trunk of a car.

Blueprints

One of the most important components of the successful creation of this seat is the drawings for the manufacture of a deck chair. You should select competent drawings, where all the small details are written. If you are new to this business, it is recommended to choose not very complex designs so that the deck chair lasts as long as possible, and you do not damage your health.

wooden deck chair

What is needed to make such a deck chair? What materials do we need?

• Glued wooden plate 20 mm wide
• For the base, we need some boards and beams
• Tools needed for making:
• Drills, preferably different sizes
• four rollers
• Sheets for grinding our parts
• Components to further prevent breakage:
• Varnish for wood
• Dye

Detailed instructions for a sun lounger with your own hands

First, determine the size of your sun lounger. As a rule, the standard size is 60 * 190 centimeters. However, you can choose any other option that will fit your dimensions.

After determining the dimensions, you can safely proceed to the manufacture of the seat. We will assemble the base from the prepared wooden beams. Between themselves, the bars must be connected by means of metal corners to assemble the bed.

Depending on the size you choose, you should prepare the legs for the deck chair. As a rule, their size varies from five to ten centimeters in height. At a short distance from the edge of the base, you need to attach the legs. Use longer screws to secure.

In the center of all legs, with the help of screws measuring 3-5 centimeters, it is attached along the roller. Then prepare the planks. Cut out planks with a jigsaw with a format of 8 * 60 centimeters. Next, screw these strips to the base with a distance of 1-2 centimeters between them.

After you have assembled the frame, treat the chaise longue with special products to keep your item of manufacture for years to come. Once the products are dry, cover the deck chair with varnish or paint.

Chaise longue with fabric

In addition to the usual wooden deck chair, you can make a seat with fabric. For its production, we will also need wood blocks, durable fabric, fastening materials, an air drill, glue and sandpaper.

The best fabric option in this case is denim or canvas, as they do not fade in the sun, and they are also not afraid of wet weather. When choosing such fabrics, your deck chair will retain a presentable look for many years.

Durability

In order for your deck chair to remain in working condition longer, you should treat it with antiseptics and impregnations intended for wood during and after its manufacture. This protects your deck chair from various bugs, moisture and rapid destruction.

Photo of sun loungers with your own hands

It is so nice to relax in the country after a hard day full of worries. It is best to do this in nature. A deck chair will help you to sit comfortably on the site or near the pond. It is not necessary to buy it in a store, it is possible to reproduce this piece of furniture with your own hands without much difficulty. Do-it-yourself chaise longue for summer cottage will help not only to relax the owner, but also transform the style and design of the garden plot.

Benefits of a sun lounger

A deck chair, in essence, is the same chair, only lower and more stable. Thanks to its elongated shape, it helps to rest and relax all muscle groups of the body. A very important advantage of a deck chair is that its back can be fixed in any convenient position.

In a sun lounger it is very convenient to relax in the bosom of nature. Such relaxation brings only pleasant and positive thoughts to the human body. Since most sun loungers are made of wood, these items are completely eco-friendly.

Wooden deck chairs are easy to use, light and do not require much maintenance. For the summer, such an armchair can be taken out into the yard, and in the winter it can be stored in the basement or in the house.

The manufacture of a deck chair can also be made from rattan or plastic, but in this article we will talk about how to assemble a wooden deck chair yourself.

Options for creating sun loungers

At the moment, there are a huge number of variations in making a deck chair made of wood with your own hands. Some of them will be considered below.

Chaise lounge from a wooden lattice

This model of a deck chair is very common in seaside resorts. Now the owners of country houses and cottages will be able to enjoy their vacation on such a piece of furniture. Chaise longue, essentially flat, with an adjustable back. The only thing that makes it difficult to move around the site is its severity. But the problem can be solved if you mount rollers or wheels to it.

To assemble this piece of furniture with your own hands, you will need:

• Plates with a thickness of 1.8 cm;

  Important! Slabs are best used from coniferous wood, as they are more resistant to weathering.

• For the frame, bars measuring 45 * 45;
• For sheathing the sidewalls of a board with a thickness of 2.5 cm;
• Screwdriver and jigsaw;
• To work with wood, several drills with a diameter of 4 cm;
• Screws (it is better to take those that have a countersunk head);
• Mounting corners for the bed in the amount of 4 pieces;
• Ten-centimeter rollers in the amount of 4 pieces;
• Grinding sheet with a grit of 120;
• Decorative coating (lacquer, paint).

The master himself can independently choose the size of the deck chair that suits him best. 60 * 190 cm are considered standard sizes. To begin with, it is best to prepare drawings.

The algorithm for making a sun lounger with your own hands is as follows:

1. We mount the frame of the future structure from the bars, fastening it with metal corners.
2. We cover the outer side with boards for greater decorative effect.
3. We mount the legs to the boards using screws 6 cm long.
4. In order to get a wooden grate, you need to make boards of the same width from the plates using a jigsaw (the size of each is 60 * 8 cm).
5. If you want to make the backrest adjustable, then you need to separate it from the design of the lounger and fasten it with a door hinge.
6. Between the long bars in the headboard area we mount the mounting plate. We attach the support stand to it with the help of screws.
7. On this, the work on the manufacture of the deck chair is completed, it remains only to walk on it with a grinder and cover it with paint or varnish.

For more information on how to make a deck chair out of wood with your own hands, you can see in the video:

Wooden deck chair with fabric seat

This chair is also very popular. It is convenient in that it is very convenient to move this piece of furniture around the site, it does not cause any problems during transportation and storage, as it folds into a compact flat shape. Making such a deck chair with your own hands is not difficult.

For such a sun lounger you will need:

• 6 rails with a rectangular section of the same size 25 * 60 cm, but of different lengths: 2 by 120 cm, 2 by 110 and 2 by 62 cm.
• Five rails with a circular section of 2 cm. The number depends on the length: 65 cm - 1 piece, 60 and 50 cm, two rails for each length.

  Important! Reiki should be used from wood species such as birch or beech. They have more strength.

• Durable fabric measuring 200 * 50 cm. Canvas, jeans or tarpaulin are perfect.
• Bolts and nuts for furniture with a diameter of 8 mm.
• PVA glue.
• The file is round.

The work is carried out in the following sequence:

1. If there are no ready-made rails, then you need to cut them in the right quantity and the right length. All cuts must be sanded.
2. The main frame is drilled at a distance of 40 and 70 cm. Then the holes are processed with a round file.
3. To change the inclination of the backrest, the other frame is equipped with four cutouts in increments of 7 cm.
4. In order to mount the seat, 2 cm holes are made at both ends of the rails.
5. Round cross-sections at the ends are lubricated with PVA glue and installed in the prepared holes.

On this, the work on assembling the frame is over, now we turn to sewing the seat. Before that, you need to measure how long to take a piece of fabric. To do this, you need to fold the deck chair and measure the amount of fabric. In this position, it should sag a little, not be stretched.

In order to fix the fabric on the deck chair, you first need to process the edges on a sewing machine, and then, wrapping the transverse round bar, nail them with small carnations. From two sides.

It is also possible to make loops on both sides and attach the fabric to them to the cross bars.

Folding Kentucky Armchair

This original chair is assembled from bars, folds easily and does not take up much space when stored.

To make it, you need to prepare:

• Bars with a size of 45 * 30 The size of 50 * 33 cm is also used.
• Galvanized wire with a section diameter of 4 mm or studs with washers and nuts.
• Staples in order to clamp the wire in the amount of 16 pieces.
• Fine-grained sandpaper.
• Pliers and hammer.

For work, the total length of the bars is 13 meters. All cuts and holes in the bars must be carefully sanded.

Works are carried out in the following sequence, as the drawings show:

Conclusion

A chaise longue is a very comfortable furniture that gives home comfort and a certain charm to the site. Relaxing in this chair is a pleasure.

You don’t need to buy ordinary plastic chairs for the site that look too simple or purchase expensive garden furniture, just take a little time to create your own unique pair of deck chairs, so you can save the budget and develop carpenter skills, and make an original decoration of the site with your own hands, what then will be proud. You can make several sun loungers of the same type, or you can try your hand at making all models at once and arrange them throughout the garden so that you can relax anywhere.