How to make an outdoor bar
Be the envy of all your friends at your next BBQ with this easy garden bar hack. When you've finished just fill up your drawers with your cocktail kit and you're all set for your next garden party!
- Preloved stripped furniture is perfect for this project (preferably an unpainted solid wood chest of drawers)
- 1x 1L tin of Cuprinol Garden Shades for the main body of the bar
- 1x 1L tin of Cuprinol Garden Shades for the top of the bar and the draw handles
- 1 x 2.5L tin of Cuprinol Wood Preserver
- Sandpaper, sanding block and scraper
- 1 x each 1" and 2" paintbrushes
- Screwdriver and screws
- Cocktail kit - complete with glasses, a bottle of Pimms and fresh mint to infuse your summer drink creations!
Step 1
Prep your furniture by sanding the surface of the wood until it’s smooth. Apply a coat of Cuprinol Wood Preserver with a brush or small roller and allow to dry. This will ensure your furniture will withstand the elements once it’s outside.
Step 2
Paint the main section of your furniture with two coats of Cuprinol Garden Shades (use a paintbrush for tricky areas like the edges of drawers, and a roller for large flat areas). Give your furniture time to dry thoroughly between coats.
Step 3
Unscrew the handles from your dresser and paint in a contrasting colour to get the most eye-catching result.
Step 4
Paint the top of the dresser in two coats of the second colour using a small roller for a swift transformation and allow your final colour to dry.
Step 5
Now just fill up your drawers with your cocktail kit and you're all set for your next garden party! Did somebody say Pimms!? I'm sure somebody said Pimms.
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All you need to colour and protect your outdoor bar