Broken Chair Planter: Can a garden stand be made from a broken chair? What are the things required to make a garden stand? Can a planter be made from a plastic chair?
DIY Garden Stand: If you also have old or broken chairs lying in your house, which are no longer of any use, then instead of throwing them away, you can convert them into a beautiful garden stand. This easy “waste to best” DIY idea will give a unique and vintage look to your garden, balcony or terrace.
Things needed to make a garden stand from a broken chair
old or broken chair
sandpaper
paint and brush
pot or planter
screw and drill machine
Varnish (to protect wood from termites and moisture)
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How to make a garden stand from an old chair?
- First of all Chair Clean it thoroughly. If the wood is discolored or has a rough surface, smooth it out with sandpaper.
- Now remove the old or broken seat of the chair. If the seat is in the right position, a pot-shaped round hole can be made in the middle.
- After this paint the chair with the color of your choice. White, green, yellow or other bright colors look great for a garden look.
- After the paint dries, fit the pot in place of the seat. If needed, the pot can be fixed with the help of screw or wire.
- Now decorate the chair with vine plants, flower pots or hanging plants. If you want, you can make it more attractive by adding ribbon, fairy lights and other decorative items.
Make a hanging planter from an old chair
An old wooden chair can also be converted into a hanging planter. For this, remove the seat and both front legs of the chair. Now fix the backrest part of the chair firmly on the wall. Hang small hanging plants on its hook or rod. This will create a beautiful and creative garden wall.
Unique Chair Planter Design
A unique chair planter can also be made using an old plastic or wooden chair. For this, fit a big pot in the middle of the chair and plant a plant with dense leaves in it. If you want to make it more fun, put old pants and shoes under the chair. This will make it seem as if someone is sitting on a chair.
Most searched questions
1. How much does it cost to make a garden stand from an old chair?
If the chair already exists, this DIY can be made for around Rs 100 to Rs 300.
2. Which plants look good in a chair planter?
Money plants, pothos, petunias, portulaca and succulents look good.
3. Is it safe to leave a wooden chair outside?
Yes, but make sure to apply varnish or waterproof coating on it.