Floating shower bench seat option.
Build a floating bench seat.
Since i was making a diy closet.
Prep the wall this title probably sounds funny but you need to get the wall ready for the bench.
Mark a level line on the wall.
Then waterproofed with backer boards like wedi kerdi board or cement board.
For the back wall we used a 2 4 for the support and used a level to make sure it was straight.
Finally check this awesome diy cinder block bench.
Pre drill holes in the wooden components before driving in the screws apply several coats of wood stain.
I wanted to seal this piece but still have a rustic feel so i used minwax finishing wax.
Fyi my measurements were 42 3 8 x 25 for the floating bench.
Make a few marks that you can connect with your level.
Once the apron was added it made the entire bench solid as can be.
Decide how high you want your bench to be then mark a level line on the wall.
I ve constructed floating benches before in wood but want to do one that projects from a rendered wall and is rendered itself.
Most people opt for something simple built of wood.
Get some cushions or make some like us and you are finished.
And linear drains can be hidden with a floating shower bench seat.
Paint your desired colour.
Standard benches can be framed and built with 2x4s.
Floating bench step 1.
It was super easy to use and it s.
That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas.
Measure the wall you ll be installing your floating bench on.
Next i laid the base on top and secured that to the supports and same for the apron.
Start with placing brackets into the wall.
Shower benches come in a variety of styles and shapes.
However for the more elaborate stone patios adding a large custom built seating location can add a tremendous number of seats on your patio.
Did you make this project.
Many showers now have linear drains.
How to build a floating bench construction methods required i need help with a floater.
To install the bench you want to measure up from the floor how high up the seat will be.
Attaching the wood to the brackets.