Making A Concrete Bench Seat

Build the frame of the bench seat out of 1 4 lumber as in the free plans.

Making a concrete bench seat.

Project instructions shopping list. Check the corners for squareness before attaching the 1 2 strips to the frame. Owner keith rohn s impeccable eye for detail and strict quality control standards are reflected in every casting. Benchmark stone s long time reputation for quality in the concrete casting industry is widely known.

When you want to make your own concrete you have to put the cement sand and gravel together. Adding a quikrete concrete bench to your backyard patio provides additional seating and helps to make outdoor entertaining fun relaxing and comfortable. 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. This was my first concrete casting project.

A 25kg bag of concrete is good for 12 liters. 1 part cement 2 parts sand and 3 parts gravel. When working with cement based products always wear eye protection and waterproof gloves. Add some extra style to your porch patio living room dinning room bedroom or garden with your favorite from these diy bench ideas.

I don t expect anyone would duplicate this design exactly but it s real purpose is to explain how and why so you can make a bench that works for you. The way i see it this bench is like a countertop that you sit on and that s the way i built it. How to make a custom concrete bench.