What can be done from an old bath?

After completing repairs in the bathroom, the old bath is usually thrown away. But if you awaken your imagination and make minor efforts, then you can breathe a second life into an unnecessary thing and make an unusual art object for a summer house or for home.

You can make a flowerbed from an old bathtub for a summer residence. For this, the product is twisted into a bright color on the outer surface. Acrylic paints are used, since they are quite resistant to fading and environmental influences. The bath can be painted in a plain color or make any pattern.

If there is no desire to flaunt the old container, then it can be partially buried in the ground. And lay out the transition with pebbles while simulating an alpine hill. It is important that before you pour earth into the bathtub, you need to lay down a thick layer of drainage and drill small holes in the bottom so that moisture does not accumulate and the roots of the plants do not rot.

Alpine slide will look very impressive, if you use a round bathtub for her.

Another original solution will be a pond. To do this, the plumbing product should be dug and glued inside with natural and artificial stones. Use silicate as an adhesive, as it is not exposed to moisture. The pond will look very aesthetically pleasing if the entire surface of the bathroom is covered with stones and metal is not visible anywhere.

REFERENCE! If there is no desire to suffer with glue, then you can paint the inner surface in a dark color, dig it to a depth level with the ground and lay out with a decorative stone around the edges.

You can also make a bench for the garden. To do this, it is enough to saw off either the entire upper side surface, or partially do it. In order not to be cold sitting on a metal bench, you can lay out a horizontal surface with wooden beams.

For the summer cottage in the bath can be used as a furnace. In order to perform such an adaptation, you will have to make a little effort. The cast-iron bath must be cut strictly in half by measuring dimensions. At the end, which is an oval in shape, it will be necessary to perform a metal door. Attach awnings for her. Then bring electricity or equip a place for laying a tree and make a grate so that you can put containers with products for cooking.

How to make a bed from an old bath

For beds from the old bath you need to make very little effort. It is enough to install the product in the right place in the garden.

Reference! So that the earth does not slip under the action of water on one of the edges of the sanitary ware, it is worthwhile to set it strictly horizontally.

Drill evenly over the entire length of the bottom of the hole. They will provide drainage of excess moisture, which will enable plants to grow fully. Then pour a certain layer of drainage, and then lay the soil.

Important! Do not fill the ground flush with the sides. Otherwise, then it will begin to pour over the edge.

If such a bed is planned for the cultivation of gourds or those that require garter, then you should take care of this in advance. To do this, one of the edges of the bath can be welded rods to the desired height. If you make them hook-shaped, bending up, it will be possible to tie any bush as conveniently as possible or provide support for the climbing plant.

How to make a decorative sofa

In order to make a sofa out of the bathroom, it is necessary to cut out the front long side surface. Paint the rest of the suitable color with paint. In order for the paintwork to last as long as possible and look aesthetically pleasing, it is necessary to apply a primer on it under the metal. The legs of the product can be decorated with stucco elements. And to ensure comfortable seating, sew special covers, which must have a thick layer of foam. This will provide softness.

In addition to the sofa, you can make a sofa from the bathroom. To do this, you will have to cut out most of the side surface of the bathroom, leaving only one end side part with small bends. Moreover, make sure that the front bend was less in length. Whereas the back bend will go about 1/3 of the length of the sanitary ware.

Next, a sequence of actions similar to forming a sofa is performed. That is, there is a chipping of the inner and outer surfaces, and legs. Then tailoring of covers or pillows providing softness for sitting.

In addition, you can perform chairs. From one sanitary ware two armchairs will turn out. For this, the bath is measured and divided in half. Why carry out the processing. Pre-clean, apply a primer, then the selected paintwork. After that, sheathe the chair with special covers or line pillows. If you do not want the product to stand on its legs, then you can put it on a wooden box. He will close the legs of the old plumbing and create a visually attractive pedestal.

Recommendations

Before starting work with old plumbing, it should be cleaned and degreased. This will help to better adhere to the coating that will be applied afterwards.

Important! In order to keep the paint as long as possible and look smooth, it is necessary to apply one or two coats of primer. And after each application, give it a good dry.

If you want to give more gloss to the surface, then on top of the paintwork it is necessary to apply a special varnish. In addition, such a three-layer painting will provide resistance to aggressive environmental influences if the furniture or product is in the open.