Getting Creative With Making Patio Furniture
You might be an avid do-it-yourself fan or perhaps it’s something that you will try for the first time. There might be many reasons why you want to make your furniture which may be the price or you have a unique idea. Either way, you can be creative and do it yourself when it comes to making your patio furniture.
You will need to decide what type of patio furniture you want. In other words, will it be made of wood or metal? For wood, you won’t need too much skill, as hopefully, you would have had some experience with woodwork in school or with your dad when you were young. For metal, you may require a bit of skill as the tools you will need are specialized.
If you opt for a metal framed patio set, then you will need to source the same type of metal. This will help you with the structure and the soldering process. With metal, you will have to solder the pieces together so that they can be sturdy. To begin the process you will need to measure the parts and cut them to size. Make sure that you measure twice to avoid any mishaps with the length of the parts.
Place all the parts in the order that you will join them. Double-check this. Once you are sure of each part’s positioning then begin with soldering it together. Once the parts are together and you have all your patio seats, you can paint them the color you desire. The metal patio set will prove to be hard and cold to sit on. For this, you can simply measure the seating and back areas so that an upholsterer can make the cushions for you.
The wood option is usually more popular because it doesn’t rust and it is a cheaper alternative to metal. In most cases, people find unused pallets and use them to create their furniture masterpieces. With pallet wood, you don’t have to start from scratch. You could simply take one pallet as it is, add four small legs on each corner, sand it, and paint it to create an outdoor coffee table.
You may want to add a glass top for a smooth surface. For the seats, you will need to take the pallet apart to piece the wood together to make it sturdy. You will need a saw, hammer, nails, and glue to achieve this. Again, make sure that you measure the length of the wood so that your patio seats are all the same size and symmetrical. If you are happy with the measurements, then glue and nail the wood pieces together.
You can paint the wood or varnish it for a natural appearance. Measure the seating and back area. Send those measurements along with your choice of material to the furniture manufacturer who can make it for you. That part you don’t have to make it yourself because sewing the cushions can be a bit tricky if you haven’t done it before.
