How To Build A Sun Lounger With Your Own Hands From Wood And Other Materials - Step By Step Instructions With Photos, Videos, Drawings, Work Progress And Dimensions

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

Do-it-yourself chaise lounge? Easier than ever

How pleasant it will be after a hard day's work in your personal plot to lie on a comfortable sun lounger, made by yourself. Currently, there are a large variety of sun loungers made from a wide variety of materials. And now we will tell you how you can make sun loungers yourself from wood and fabric, as well as how to properly monitor them so that you can enjoy your vacation in the country for more than a dozen years.

Content

• 1 Chaise longue for giving - description of the design, types of products and their characteristics

  • 1.1 Types of loungers and sun loungers
  • 1.2 Gallery of sun loungers and their types
• 2 Preparation for creation: select a drawing and determine the dimensions
• 3 Choosing materials for assembling a convenient and durable structure: tips for choosing
• 4 Calculation of the required amount of material for the structure: working tools
• 5 Stages of assembling a deck chair made of wood with a fabric seat with your own hands: drawings, progress and photos

• 6 Necessary advice to the master for finishing and processing all parts

  6.1 Subtleties of care for wood and fabric elements

• 7 Video: Making a simple sunbed
• 8 Video: How to make a wooden chaise lounge with a movable back with your own hands
• 9 Video: How to make a metal structure with your own hands

Chaise longue for a summer residence - a description of the design, types of products and their characteristics

Chaise lounges have their own special design, the frame of the back, seat and armrests, so that a person feels as comfortable and comfortable as possible in it. We are talking about both a reclining and a semi-sitting version of a sun lounger, which contribute to the maximum relaxation of all muscles of the human body.

These are the qualities that a classic rocking chair has, which you can make yourself, having all the necessary drawings with calculations and design sketches in stock

Classic wooden rocking chair for a summer residence

Due to the lightness of the design, the country sun loungers can be moved to any place in the personal plot, depending on whether you want to lie in the sun or in the shade. Folding products made of wood and fabric are very convenient, as they can be removed in the rain in the room, and they will not take up much space.

Folding wooden deck chair with fabric seat

Wooden sun loungers have a high level of durability and are renowned for their long service life when properly cared for.

Today, having a competent and accurate drawing in your hands, you can make the most folding or lightweight hanging chaise longue, which will quite aesthetically fit into the exterior of the entire infield

Types of sun loungers and sun loungers

Depending on the type of construction, sun loungers can be conditionally divided into several varieties:

• Monolithic frame. This is an outdoor armchair, in which all elements are connected to each other "tightly". Such a product is very durable and can withstand even the heaviest loads. It is absolutely safe even for young children under 1 year old. But, meanwhile, such a product during its operation may create some inconvenience. It is impossible to make your own adjustments to such a chaise longue and change the angle of the backrest, it does not fold and therefore it is inconvenient to move it from place to place, as well as store it in small rooms (storerooms, closets, etc.).
• Monolithic armchairs with special inserts have an excellent appearance and are characterized by a high degree of decorativeness. They are equipped with additional inserts, which are made of materials of different characteristics, which reduce the degree of strength of such a structure. But, meanwhile, they look very aesthetically pleasing and effective.
• Portable folding deck chairs have special movable mechanisms that allow you to quickly change the position of the back at your discretion. This applies to the entire deck chair as a whole. If necessary, a person can easily change the degree of inclination of the backrest, headrest, and lower legrest. You can take portable folding sun loungers with you on a trip due to their extremely compact folded size. They practically do not get dirty during long-term operation.

Gallery of sun loungers and their types

Designer chaise longue - rocking chair with durable metal hoops instead of legs

Original chaise longue for a country house

Folding chaise lounge with canvas seat, plastic handrails and metal frame

Plastic folding chaise lounge with soft mattress

Wooden sun loungers for summer cottages

Original chaise longue made of wood with soft mattresses in the form of a spiral

Rattan chaise lounge with adjustable backrest

An original designer chaise longue, which you can make with your own hands from a chipboard sheet

Chaise lounges with a spring seat on a metal base

Preparation for creation: select a drawing and determine the dimensions

Before you start making a sun lounger for your home, you need to decide on the optimal design and choose the most optimal and uncomplicated option, which you can easily do yourself without the help of masters.

The main thing is to find accurate and competent drawings that will make it easy to cope with such work and, as a result, get a convenient and most reliable design for a summer vacation in your personal plot, as well as near a river or lake.

Drawing of a folding country chaise lounge with a fabric seat

Choosing materials for assembling a convenient and durable structure: tips for choosing

Let's look at what types of country sun loungers are, as well as the types of materials from which they are made. Their advantages and disadvantages, as well as what materials can be purchased for their manufacture.

1. Deck chairs made of wooden planks and beams are considered the best, since wood is an environmentally friendly natural material. Today you can see a variety of options for sun loungers and sun loungers, ranging from ordinary outdoor chairs with a movable back and ending with the most comfortable models that exactly follow all the contours of the seated body. Since the back of such a chaise lounge can be fixed in several different positions, a person can always take the most comfortable position for him while resting for sleep or contemplating nature. It should be noted that wooden sun loungers are quite heavy, so usually their frame is equipped with two wheels for convenient movement of the product around the personal plot. As a convenient addition you can sew fabric mattresses with soft padding,which will be attached to the frame using ordinary rope ties. Since the tree is afraid of water, it is not recommended to put such sun loungers near pools, rivers or lakes, where they can constantly get water or they will absorb a large amount of moisture. Water will help the wood swell and deform. Even if the boards and beams are well treated with various means, covered with a water-repellent deck varnish, it is still not worth the risk. When buying sawn timber for the manufacture of a frame, it must be borne in mind that the most durable and high quality boards and beams of larch, oak, birch, teak, hazel, spruce are considered. Pine is the cheapest, but it must be well dried and carefully treated with antiseptic agents.it is not recommended to place such sun loungers near pools, rivers or lakes, where they can constantly get water or they will absorb a large amount of moisture. Water will help the wood swell and deform. Even if the boards and beams are well treated with various means, covered with a water-repellent deck varnish, it is still not worth the risk. When buying sawn timber for the manufacture of a frame, it must be borne in mind that the most durable and high quality boards and beams of larch, oak, birch, teak, hazel, spruce are considered. Pine is the cheapest, but it must be well dried and carefully treated with antiseptic agents.it is not recommended to place such sun loungers near pools, rivers or lakes, where they can constantly get water or they will absorb a large amount of moisture. Water will help the wood swell and deform. Even if the boards and beams are well treated with various means, covered with a water-repellent deck varnish, it is still not worth the risk. When buying sawn timber for the manufacture of a frame, it must be borne in mind that the most durable and high quality boards and beams of larch, oak, birch, teak, hazel, spruce are considered. Pine is the cheapest, but it must be well dried and carefully treated with antiseptic agents.as well as its deformation. Even if the boards and beams are well treated with various means, covered with a water-repellent deck varnish, it is still not worth the risk. When buying sawn timber for the manufacture of a frame, it must be borne in mind that the most durable and high quality boards and beams of larch, oak, birch, teak, hazel, spruce are considered. Pine is the cheapest, but it must be well dried and carefully treated with antiseptic agents.as well as its deformation. Even if the boards and beams are well treated with various means, covered with a water-repellent deck varnish, it is still not worth the risk. When buying sawn timber for the manufacture of a frame, it must be borne in mind that the most durable and high quality boards and beams of larch, oak, birch, teak, hazel, spruce are considered. Pine is the cheapest, but it must be well dried and carefully treated with antiseptic agents.but it must be well dried and thoroughly treated with antiseptic agents.but it must be well dried and thoroughly treated with antiseptic agents.

   

   Wooden sun loungers with two wheels and soft mattresses

2. Plastic sun loungers are a budget option and are usually found near swimming pools, city beaches, and other public places. They cannot be made at home, but they have an affordable price, are easy to clean, and are not afraid of moisture.

   

   Reclining plastic sun loungers

3. Deck chairs in the form of swings and rocking chairs can provide wonderful rest for both adults and children. Chaise longue frame - the swing clings to a strong hook on a reliable metal support, and then just sways in the air. At the top of the counter, an umbrella or large canopy is usually placed, which protects vacationers from the hot sunlight.

   

   Chaise longue - swing for the garden

4. A very unusual option can be called a designer model of a rocking chair, which has round supports in the form of two strong iron hoops. This chaise longue can be easily folded and moved to another location.

   

   Rocking chair with metal hoops and a spring seat

5. Wicker loungers are a great option for outdoor lounge furniture that is made from natural materials such as the popular rattan, bouncy vine or sturdy hemp. Also, products can be made from synthetic fibers. Since wicker loungers are considered premium furniture, their cost is quite high. Rattan products are distinguished by their beauty, design delights and excellent style solutions.

   

   Rattan chaise lounge

6. Chaise lounges made of pallets or pallets, which are used to move and store goods, will be an excellent cost-effective inexpensive option, since such wooden structures can be bought at a bargain price if they have already served their life and are unusable. They will need to be slightly repaired, sanded and painted with multi-colored paint, and then you can assemble a sunbed - a chaise longue for your home. The base of the structure is made of two pallets bolted or self-tapping together, and an inclined back is made from the third. They look very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, and also have a long service life.

   

   Chaise lounges for giving from pallets

7. Fabric sun loungers on a wooden or metal frame are the most comfortable, comfortable and easy to use. The basis here is a frame made of wood or metal, on which a seat made of dense fabric (canvas, tarpaulin, jeans, teak, mattress fabric or camouflage) is worn.

   

   Folding sun lounger made of wood with fabric seat

Wood and fabric are environmentally friendly materials, so such a chaise longue will be an excellent option for a summer cottage with small children. The disadvantage of such a street design is the fragility of the fabric, but if it breaks or loses its aesthetic appearance, you can always replace it with another one and the chaise longue will again be like new. The wooden frame can be sanded and recoated with varnish or paint, and the metal frame can be sanded and painted with a special water-repellent paint for metal.

It is best to buy a metal profile seamless, since the frame of the chaise longue will have to "hold" a sufficiently large weight of a person, and it must be strong

Whenever possible, purchase stainless or galvanized pipes that are least susceptible to corrosion and have a long service life.

Calculation of the required amount of material for the structure: working tools

In order to make a wooden chaise longue with a fabric seat at home, we do not need complex and expensive tools, so even an inexperienced novice master can make such a design for his summer cottage or suburban area at the lowest cost.

For the backrest device, we need wooden boards of the following sizes:

• Two pieces 19x38x1219 mm;
• One piece 19x38x610 mm;
• One piece 19x38x648 mm;
• One piece 19x64x610 mm.

For the manufacture of a seat frame, boards of the following sizes are needed:

• Two pieces 19x38x1118 mm;
• Four pieces 19x38x603 mm;
• One piece 19x38x565 mm;
• One piece 19x64x565 mm.

To manufacture the back support of the structure:

• Two boards 19x38x381 mm;
• One round wooden dowel with a diameter of 12 mm (length 648 mm).

To make a fabric seat, we need:

• Two pieces of awning, denim, camouflage, mattress or other durable fabric (a piece measuring 1372x578 mm);
• Two wooden dowels with a diameter of 12 mm (length 559 mm).

For fastening the structure:

• Four bolts with nuts size 6x50 mm;
• Twelve washers for nuts;
• Wood screws size 4x50 mm;
• Regular PVA glue or special glue for wood products.

As tools, we will use:

• Round file;
• Fine-grained sandpaper or sander;
• Roulette;
• Electric drill;
• Grinder or saw (hand, electric or gasoline);
• Wood putty;
• Construction pencil or marker;
• Water-repellent varnish or paint;
• Hammer and screwdriver;
• Square.

Stages of assembling a deck chair made of wood with a fabric seat with your own hands: drawings, progress and photos

1. We assemble the back and seat frame, as shown in the drawing. To do this, we make holes in wooden parts, always retreating from the edge about 7 - 10 cm. The most durable fastening should be at the second plank located on top (size 19x64x610 mm), since it will carry the main load in the future. To fasten the fabric seat, a small gap of about 10 mm must be left between the second and upper bar.

   

   Folding sun lounger back frame

2. Next, we assemble the frame for the seating device. We drill holes in the four lower planks and the main frame. We fasten them with bolts at a distance of 13 mm from each other. The two upper boards are also bolted into the drilled holes with a pitch of 10 mm from each other. We sand all holes.

   

   Chaise lounge seat frame manufacturing

3. Next, we fold the back and seat together and twist them with bolts, having previously put washers under them. In the very middle between the two posts of the finished frames, we also put washers.
4. To prevent the nuts from loosening in the process of repeated folding and unfolding of the product, you can fix them with paint or glue, such as "Moment".

5. First, we tighten the nuts well until they stop, and then we loosen them a little so that the chaise longue can be easily expanded, but there was no significant backlash in the mount. Let the structure stand until the glue or paint dries. In the future, the nuts will not loosen on their own. But if you want to disassemble the frame in the future, then you can do it without much difficulty.

   

   Chaise longue back and seat mounts

6. We install a solid back support made of wooden parts. As shown in the drawing, we drill holes with a diameter of 6 mm in the very center of the side strips of the frame and in the support elements, departing from the edge of 7 - 10 mm. We fasten the strips of the finished support with bolts and washers to the back itself in the same way as we did before. The round dowel must be inserted into the prepared holes in advance and fixed with PVA glue.

   

   Fixing the back support of the chaise longue

7. In order to sew a fabric seat, we will need to fold the pre-cut pieces of fabric with the front part to each other, align the corners and stitch with a slight indent from the edges of about 6 centimeters. To then turn our "seat" out onto the front side, we leave an incision about 10 cm in size on one side.

   

   Making a seat from fabric

8. We turn out the workpiece, straighten all the edges and corners and make the line again along the long sides.

   

   We turn the product onto the front side and make a line

9. Then we fold the short parts of the rectangle inward and stitch them to form shallow "pockets" into which wooden dowels will be inserted. The width of the pockets is determined locally. To do this, we install the assembled chaise longue and thread the fabric into certain grooves between the uppermost slats. We adjust the length and "stretch" of the fabric seat so that it does not sag, but it is not overly stretched either. The chaise longue should unfold easily and quickly.

   

   Making "pockets" for the dowels of the chaise lounge

10. Next, we thread the ends of the fabric seat into the desired grooves and put the dowels in their place. The structure is now fully operational.

    

    We put the seat on the dowels and fasten them into the grooves

Necessary advice to the master for finishing and processing all parts

• In order for the product you made to serve you as long as possible, all the wooden elements of the chaise longue frame must be well sanded with fine-grained sandpaper by hand or using a grinder.

• Smooth sanded boards and beams must be treated with special impregnations and antiseptics, which will protect the wood from premature rotting, invasion of parasites and from the harmful effects of water. All parts are best processed and impregnated before assembling the structure.

  

  Colorless antiseptic impregnation for wood

• Varnish, varnish or paint coatings will also help you significantly extend the life of your product. We cover the sun lounger with these products after it is fully assembled.

  

  Waterproof varnish for covering wooden parts of sun loungers

• Special water-repellent impregnations will help you to increase the wear-resistant characteristics of the fabric and keep the natural colors for a long time.

• The effect of the impregnations is calculated from two to four weeks, and then it will be necessary to carry out this procedure again.

  

  Water-repellent impregnation for sun lounger fabric

Subtleties of caring for wood and fabric elements

I would like to give recommendations to the hostesses. The fabric seat is easy to remove and can therefore be washed as it gets dirty. This way, your chaise longue will always be clean and tidy. If you wish, you can sew several versions of the fabric seat and change it depending on your mood and other factors.

Wooden elements should be sanded again once every two or three years, covered with protective agents, varnish or water-repellent paint, and then the chaise longue will serve you much longer.

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A wooden chaise longue with a fabric seat will be the lightest construction to manufacture and convenient for a summer vacation. If you make several designs with your own hands, then you can not worry that you will have nowhere to rest on warm summer days with your large and friendly family. Both adults and children will be able to comfortably stay on the territory of the personal plot or near the river that flows nearby and enjoy the beautiful views of natural landscapes and flowing water.