Next time you see a metal chair frame at the thrift store, consider this cute solution spied in the March issue of Sunset. All you need are a couple of garden hoses, some spring clamps and stainless steel zip ties.
Inspired by the unique garden chairs made by Denver artist Chase DeForest, Sunset came up with a version that doesn't include welding.
• Buy two pliable hoses (such as polyurethane); the length will depend on the project. For this chair, the crafter used 100' and 50' hoses with the metal ends snipped off.
• Wrap the hose around the lower and upper seat frames, using clamps to hold the hose in place as you go. Make sure you have about a 3" length at the end to tuck under the bottom and secure with zip ties.
That's all there is to making a snazzy little chair for your garden!
Image: Sunset
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I'M AT A LOSS ON HOW YOU SECURE WITH ZIP TIES BUT SUPER CUTE.
@Lyonstill: The Sunset writer said she tucked the ends under the tubing and then secured with stainless zip ties! I'm sure she was clever about positioning the ends so so they're not highly visible, but she didn't go into detail.
LyonStill: You've posted several times now, please stop posting in CAPITAL LETTERS. When you post online, all Caps means you're shouting and it's annoying.
Super cute! There are always leftover 80s chairs with horrible seats and backs. This is such a great solution to fix those up and make them trendy at the same time.
that's cool. if you had spare hoses you could even wrap around piece of plywood for a cool headboard.
Cute idea.
It's simple and cheap enough that you could redo this every year.
Brilliant
@Stream13: You do know that someone isn't literally shouting in your face, right? It's still just words on a screen, and when you complain about someone using all caps online, it's annoying.
This chair looks so cool!
Looks cool, but I imagine it's not something you want to sit on in warm weather.
What exactly is a stainless steel zip tie? Is she referring to a hose clamp? That makes more sense to me. I NEED to know. I have 2 metal chair frames which have been begging to be my next weekend project for several months now. I've found several great looking possibilites for replacing the seats & backs but all cost more than replacing the chairs. Kinda defeats the purpose :(
And the chair is cantilevered. (still obsessing with that term since this AT post)