Two posts will form the back support and four posts will make the seat of the bench.
Bench made from concrete blocks.
Move the two cinder block structures approximately 5 feet apart.
Make your own concrete and wood garden bench.
Use seven blocks on each end of the seat to space the seat boards.
7cm x 7cm exterior facade paint.
This is part 1 of the series.
Each cinder block post is going to use 3 concrete blocks 1 horizontal cement block laid directly on top of 2 vertical ones.
Exterior wood paints if you wish to paint the seat of the bench.
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.
My posts were just under 2 feet apart from each other.
Standard wooden garden posts square.
Cut additional 2 x 4s into 14 blocks each 4 inches long.
Start by building your bench posts or legs.
This is the first bench of the series.
This modern concrete and red cedar bench has simple clean lines.
Secure the spacers to the longer boards with 2 1 2 inch decking screws.
Add some extra style to your porch patio living room dinning room bedroom or garden with your favorite from these diy bench ideas.
Salvaged wood pieces are perfect seating or work surface solution for any yard design and cinder blocks or screen blocks make strong supports allowing to create many different outdoor furniture pieces for your home.
How to make a cinder block bench.
Space each post to your liking or to fit your cushions.
An exquisitely solid proposition that will surely withstand any test of time.
Insert one end of a post through a hole in a cinder block and then into the opposite hole.
Two blocks on each side and a headboard placed inclined for more comfort.
Concrete blocks and wood provide the ideal combination of materials for building inexpensive durable and comfortable benches and tables.
Build a form to cast the concrete bench legs.
This simple diy construction is a nice garden bench made from concrete blocks and a headboard.
We recommend a light color for the exterior of the blocks a darker color for the interior but in fact it s the way you want it.