Cinder Block Bench

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2016
  • A cheap and easy way to build a outdoor bench using cinder blocks and wood.
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  • @oooohsnaaaap
    @oooohsnaaaap 7 років тому +250

    I just completed this project and would like to suggest the following tips: 1) 1 row of the blocks that form the base of the bench should be half (4 in. wide) blocks. This will make the bench equal to standard chair height. A base with a height of 3 regular blocks won't allow the average person (especially shorter people) to be able to comfortably rest their feet on the ground. 2) The blocks that form the backrest should have the flat side meet the base, so that more surface area with adhesive can bond the backrest to the base. 3) Adhesive definitely works, provided you use the right one. I use Sika landscaping block adhesive and the bond is super strong. However, if you are still weary of safety, you can use 4" c-clamps to reinforce the joint between the backrest and bench. 4) Three 4x4s are enough for the seating (5 total). The 4th one for the seating isn't really necessary unless you plan to use cushions for the backrest (to keep the pillows from falling through). 5) Use the best side of the lumber for the surfaces of the bench. Sides with splinters will slowly tear up your cushions.

    • @acreativetraveler783
      @acreativetraveler783  7 років тому +32

      Great advice.. Thank you! I do agree with the height issue.. It's a little high, but it does the job. The glue I used was great as well. Extremely strong. Thanks for sharing!

    • @honeybld67
      @honeybld67 7 років тому +2

      HM L Thank you!!!

    • @solenacorrea1176
      @solenacorrea1176 6 років тому +9

      HM L. Hi can you please share us you project to see how it look ! Thank you

    • @theliverpooldreamer8812
      @theliverpooldreamer8812 6 років тому +1

      Very helpful, appreciate these great tips very much, thanks!

    • @seanmcnally1132
      @seanmcnally1132 5 років тому +16

      You wouldn't have splinters if u followed his directions and sanded the wood !

  • @maryaldaco7228
    @maryaldaco7228 5 років тому +6

    Used cinder bricks for all kinds of furniture back in the day longer than dirt ago. But it’s fun, cheep And someone always had them to give away or buy at store. Miss some of those days.

  • @melodymakingmelodies4896
    @melodymakingmelodies4896 5 років тому +2

    Great job I love the final scene, relaxing after a hard day of work, too funny. I’m sure your family was pleased.

  • @karenbanks2338
    @karenbanks2338 6 років тому +8

    AWESOME JOB, I can’t wait to try this!

  • @thehookupmarketingmore3571
    @thehookupmarketingmore3571 3 роки тому +2

    Love it, fast sturdy, economical, and cute. Who could not like this video. Thanks

  • @ambermoon9592
    @ambermoon9592 4 роки тому +3

    Hell YESS! I have a bench in the back yard now I need to complete but this is wayy better

  • @robbyers7614
    @robbyers7614 7 років тому +14

    It really looks like a professional bench you bought. The grey color is universal to ANY patio or deck.

  • @20319258
    @20319258 5 років тому +4

    Definitely trying this during the weekend

  • @essenceofdesignweddingeven2109
    @essenceofdesignweddingeven2109 7 років тому +7

    I love this bench, I will build it this weekend

  • @alirioabreu8571
    @alirioabreu8571 6 років тому +6

    Excelente trabajo!!!!!
    Muy inteligente y practico. Felicitaciones!!!!👍

  • @e.r.3706
    @e.r.3706 3 роки тому +2

    This is the best Idea for outdoor sofa I have ever seen!! its awsome!! thank you

  • @cmilam8284
    @cmilam8284 5 років тому +7

    This was a wonderful tutorial! The basic plan is I am sure height adjustable. Thanks for taking the time and for sharing.

    • @acreativetraveler783
      @acreativetraveler783  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @wish599
      @wish599 3 роки тому

      @@acreativetraveler783 hi what kind of glue did you use

    • @acreativetraveler783
      @acreativetraveler783  3 роки тому

      It’s a silicone adhesive. There is a link in the video description.

  • @canalmarciacris
    @canalmarciacris 6 років тому +4

    Perfeito 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
    Genial

  • @Sonia-uz7wn
    @Sonia-uz7wn 3 роки тому +1

    My late Spring project; thanks for sharing!!!

  • @InOverMyHeadz
    @InOverMyHeadz 5 років тому +3

    I absolutely love UA-cam! You guys are creatively inspirational. The only thing I would've added is something on the underside of each end like rubber or felt strips to prevent the concrete on concrete scraping.

    • @PhantomFilmAustralia
      @PhantomFilmAustralia 2 роки тому

      I used marine mat carpet tiles. (rubber on one side, synthetic weave on the other)
      Well, 2 years have gone by. Have you made one of these yet?

  • @user-yd4tg4xw4k
    @user-yd4tg4xw4k 4 роки тому +1

    Wow....this is so amazing and easy. I love it

  • @marshavoiers327
    @marshavoiers327 Рік тому

    I can't wait to make a few of these.

  • @daverobinson1993
    @daverobinson1993 7 років тому +6

    Wow, thats awesome , i'm in the UK and definitely will be making one of these....great job dude

  • @brandyjefferson319
    @brandyjefferson319 4 роки тому +1

    Love it about to give it a try today!! Ty for the idea!!

  • @Ghost-Mama
    @Ghost-Mama 4 роки тому +2

    That's a great idea!! I love it! ❤🌎

  • @claudiaabadia9300
    @claudiaabadia9300 2 роки тому +1

    That’s awesomely creative… I would love it lower to the ground….

  • @cleidelucia7026
    @cleidelucia7026 3 роки тому

    Tudo de bom
    Simples
    Prático, móvel
    Lindo e baixo custo e maravilhoso

  • @claudiaclaudia7676
    @claudiaclaudia7676 Рік тому

    Adorei este banco. De todos que tenho visto é o que mais me agradou. Vou fazer aqui em casa. ( Rio de Janeiro, Brasil 🇧🇷)

  • @ednamartins6429
    @ednamartins6429 5 років тому +3

    Que criativo,gostei. Parabens.👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

  • @patriciasias2028
    @patriciasias2028 7 років тому +1

    I am definitely doing this!

  • @davidnorm9930
    @davidnorm9930 3 роки тому +1

    Very practical, modern, yet earthy-rustic. I am doing me one. Happy holidays.

  • @DC-if8cm
    @DC-if8cm 7 років тому +2

    So simple freaking awesome.

  • @katdelfin1873
    @katdelfin1873 2 роки тому +1

    Wow,amazing workmanship so.Simple and uncomplicated outdoor sofa.❤👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @jdb2722
    @jdb2722 4 роки тому +2

    Cinder is a material that hasn’t been used since the 1920’s. Cinder blocks looked black/dark grey in color. Blocks today are made of concrete and fly ash. With that being said, this was a very simple and cool idea.

  • @palipali4264
    @palipali4264 5 років тому +1

    Excellent work!!

  • @russianvideovlogguy
    @russianvideovlogguy 6 років тому +1

    Amazing what you can do with cinder blocks - cheap weights

  • @juliamiller1138
    @juliamiller1138 7 років тому +1

    effective tutorial, good demo. thank you

  • @houdanid3691
    @houdanid3691 7 років тому +1

    GENIUS THANK YOU

  • @janesena4708
    @janesena4708 3 роки тому

    Eu amei essa idéia pro meu jardim

  • @angelafernandez5400
    @angelafernandez5400 5 років тому

    My next project, thank you!

  • @MP-yz6sb
    @MP-yz6sb 5 років тому

    Great idea man. Good job 👍

  • @georgina8884
    @georgina8884 5 років тому +1

    Great job!

  • @j6970
    @j6970 2 роки тому +1

    love it!!! easy & simple. tq 🥰

  • @gracielabonilla5160
    @gracielabonilla5160 5 років тому +1

    Perfect for me!!!

  • @3JAMTV
    @3JAMTV 3 роки тому +1

    Great idea. Thanks for the video

  • @connieg1122
    @connieg1122 7 років тому +1

    Love your videos! Thanks

  • @19500620
    @19500620 4 роки тому +1

    Excelente, gracias por su vídeo.
    Feliz año 2020( 1 de Enero 2020)
    God bless.

  • @scratchingthesurface5589
    @scratchingthesurface5589 2 роки тому +1

    Wow... beautiful

  • @fibbicartagean9938
    @fibbicartagean9938 7 років тому +1

    great job!!!

  • @1020LAStep
    @1020LAStep 5 років тому +1

    Excellent dude.

  • @Special-Delivery57
    @Special-Delivery57 5 років тому +1

    Sweet!⚡️🙌🏻⚡️

  • @fabianalopes5386
    @fabianalopes5386 7 років тому

    vou fazer um desse adorei

  • @acman0926
    @acman0926 6 років тому +2

    So suprised you didnt spill that poly, running around like you were. Nice job.

  • @Grayman58
    @Grayman58 5 років тому

    Nice bench I'll make one for my house in the Philippines when they finish it

  • @justintime8176
    @justintime8176 5 років тому +14

    Dowels or pegs to hold boards in place.

  • @kinghoffbeers4221
    @kinghoffbeers4221 5 років тому +5

    My mom loves your bench she said it's Radically Awesome!!! So now I'll be building her one. Thanks for the great idea.

    • @insertnamehere9154
      @insertnamehere9154 5 років тому +1

      ...can u make a video?!?! Especially if u do something different than what he showed us. 🤗🤗🤗

  • @KingJyrusEntGroup
    @KingJyrusEntGroup 3 роки тому +1

    Doing this with my son. Thanks!

  • @whyg400man6
    @whyg400man6 10 місяців тому

    Thanks nice technique thanks again

  • @cathyherring6424
    @cathyherring6424 4 роки тому +1

    Love it ...so simple ❤️💕❤️💕😇

  • @earthandwind820
    @earthandwind820 7 років тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @edgaresteban2666
    @edgaresteban2666 3 роки тому

    Very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @rozettamoultrie7473
    @rozettamoultrie7473 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! I can do this! And I will thank you! 😀

  • @azimmey
    @azimmey 5 років тому +1

    Brave man to move all those blocks in bare feet. NICE.

  • @vilmaribeiro4795
    @vilmaribeiro4795 10 місяців тому

    Vou querer um desse ❤❤

  • @user-es2jj8fn5g
    @user-es2jj8fn5g 4 роки тому

    Всё гениальное просто ! ☺👍 Мне понравилось .

  • @joselucianobrito5967
    @joselucianobrito5967 Рік тому +1

    Muito criativo parabéns

  • @bettyrangiwai6283
    @bettyrangiwai6283 5 років тому +4

    That's Kool and thanks for sharing with us all 😄 👍 great idea out door sitting

  • @sewahsewah2044
    @sewahsewah2044 3 роки тому +1

    THANKS FOR SHARING!!! 💕💕💕💕💕👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽BLESSINGS 😎💕🙏🏾

  • @estaleenfebruary1958
    @estaleenfebruary1958 Рік тому +1

    love it

  • @enhancedsimplicity9708
    @enhancedsimplicity9708 Рік тому +1

    I'm gonna do this 👍🏾

  • @givaldosousa617
    @givaldosousa617 7 років тому +1

    Congratulations!

  • @fijibatiislander7219
    @fijibatiislander7219 5 років тому

    That’s pretty cool 👍might make one

  • @loiisaako6075
    @loiisaako6075 5 років тому +1

    Perfect🖤

  • @roguenurse6719
    @roguenurse6719 4 роки тому +1

    So ummm, hell freaking yeah!

  • @andyjohnson1760
    @andyjohnson1760 4 роки тому +1

    Love that

  • @tieashasamuels2627
    @tieashasamuels2627 6 років тому +1

    So cool ♥️

  • @cristelahernandez7488
    @cristelahernandez7488 3 роки тому +3

    So beautiful and it looks so comfortable. Thank you for sharing this beautiful idea.

    • @noperanger
      @noperanger Рік тому

      About as comfortable as a wood bench with pillows on top and literally a cinder block on either end

  • @geordiesmma8049
    @geordiesmma8049 5 років тому

    So cool

  • @misstymiss2249
    @misstymiss2249 4 роки тому

    Thats awesome

  • @Walkiria1960
    @Walkiria1960 5 років тому

    Bem legal e facil de fazer

  • @suzanneaji2610
    @suzanneaji2610 7 років тому +6

    Good job ☺☺☺☺

  • @dayanyeloy5387
    @dayanyeloy5387 6 років тому +1

    Muito top!

  • @waynechernick3526
    @waynechernick3526 5 років тому +1

    Very innovative.

  • @gizzehbedeschi8086
    @gizzehbedeschi8086 5 років тому +1

    Muy lindo !!!!

  • @geisah.1350
    @geisah.1350 6 років тому

    lindo os dois!

  • @nellydejneka3842
    @nellydejneka3842 2 роки тому +1

    Hermoso!!

  • @JuanKV
    @JuanKV 3 роки тому +2

    Good idea 👍❤️

  • @carmenlopez9823
    @carmenlopez9823 2 місяці тому

    Me encantó.

  • @user-qe2vh2ic5v
    @user-qe2vh2ic5v 7 років тому +1

    fantastic

  • @onelikeyouber1728
    @onelikeyouber1728 5 років тому +1

    I like it!

  • @charlesmartin7347
    @charlesmartin7347 5 років тому +1

    I love you so much for sharing your incredible knowledge.
    Blessings and more Blessings

  • @marneycohen9165
    @marneycohen9165 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! Enjoy :)

  • @da-quan
    @da-quan 5 років тому +1

    Love it!

  • @marlenesalahuddin3593
    @marlenesalahuddin3593 6 років тому +1

    Thank you. Sir.

  • @hannia5678
    @hannia5678 3 роки тому +1

    Nice and easy

  • @Ceelle2
    @Ceelle2 5 років тому +1

    Very clever

  • @heitorseles8707
    @heitorseles8707 4 роки тому

    Gostei muito da ideia!!! Gostaria de saber o nome dessa cola?

  • @robertr7887
    @robertr7887 5 років тому +1

    Nice!

  • @Goldy_Locz
    @Goldy_Locz 4 роки тому +1

    DOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @peglovingwhatshedo2844
    @peglovingwhatshedo2844 5 років тому +1

    Nice!!!

  • @raquelgamboa5750
    @raquelgamboa5750 5 років тому +1

    Nice!!!!

  • @sampodschun9968
    @sampodschun9968 5 років тому

    Woah, he spent a lot of time on that one piece of wood!!

  • @Mhelias30
    @Mhelias30 5 років тому +2

    Sick

  • @sajjidhussain9712
    @sajjidhussain9712 6 років тому +1

    Good job

  • @AndreaAralica
    @AndreaAralica 7 років тому +5

    Wow :) I just search for ideas for small balcony in the city...but, think this will be very useful.
    I planned to build a fence (for some privacy feeling :) )from wood and didn't know which furniture to make. I have some pallets to use, but this idea seems some much better.
    Thanks for your video, I'll also film my balcony renovation, so be free to watch :) :)

    • @acreativetraveler783
      @acreativetraveler783  7 років тому

      +Andrea Aralica Glad you like it! I am very very happy with the way the bench turned out. Also, check out the cinderblock planter I did as well if you haven't already. The two together really made my small patio look amazing. Enjoy your project! I'd love to see how it turns out 😉