Recycled Garage Door

My husband and I replaced our old solid wood garage door and I knew the sections were at risk of heading off to the dump in my husband's truck if i didn't come up for a use for them! I wanted more outdoor seating so I decided to create a large outdoor bench using two of the better sections. I used the one section for the top and then divided the other section in thirds and used them as the "legs". I then scraped the loose paint and used a heat gun to remove some more. I wanted some of the paint to stay since it really made it look weathered. I gave it a good sanding and then added some wax to help it hold up just for this summer. I am trying to find some marine polyurethane so I can really seal it well. I added some pillows which just makes it really comfortable and we use it all the time!

Update: I sealed this with Helmsman Outdoor Polyurethane and it has held up well.

You can see the full post on it's transformation at http://reposhture.blogspot.com/2012/07/garag...

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finished but will probably change the pillows to outdoor fabric
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18 Comments

Kim @ Too Much Time On My... Arvada, CO

I absolutely love this! I may have to go find a chippy old door and make one for my garden!

on Aug 04, 2012 · Like 0
Reposhture Studio - Kim Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks Kim- keep your eyes peeled!

on Aug 04, 2012 · Like 0
Miriam I New York, NY

This is amazing! What a fabulous idea!

on Aug 05, 2012 · Like 0
April Lawrenceville, GA

How creative! I like the shabby chic feel to them! :)

on Aug 05, 2012 · Like 0
Reposhture Studio - Kim Pittsburgh, PA

Thank you al for the kind words!

on Aug 05, 2012 · Like 0
April Lawrenceville, GA

You're welcome! :)

on Aug 05, 2012 · Like 0
Laura S Chicago, IL

Love this! looks so comfy!

on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 0
Linda L

Love this, how cute. I love to make "something out of nothing". Good job!

on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 1
Debra L Desert Hot Springs, CA

Recycled, Wonderful job.

on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 0
Rose S Marietta, GA

What a great idea. I need to replace my wooden garage doors pretty soon. Guess what project is coming up?

on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 0
Reposhture Studio - Kim Pittsburgh, PA

Awesome Rose!! Don't forget to post the pics!!!

on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 0
Sondra A Janesville, WI

Very nice. Are the pillows leaning up against the house?

on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 0
Reposhture Studio - Kim Pittsburgh, PA

Sondra- Yes I have this bench against my back outside kitchen wall. It makes a great outdoor "sofa"

on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 0
Sondra A Janesville, WI

Thanks. I couldnt see anything back there and just wondered. lol. I like it.

on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 0
Mary Morak Wentzville, MO

Love it!

on Feb 01, 2013 · Like 0
Anita Seaman Schenectady, NY

How do you attach the legs?

on Feb 03, 2013 · Like 0
Reposhture Studio - Kim Pittsburgh, PA

Anita- I pre-drilled holes from the top into the leg support and attached with 3" screws. Then I braced the legs with some left over wood. Same way-pre-drilled then used screws.If you go to the post you can see how I did the supports

on Feb 03, 2013 · Like 0
Georgina Canada

Super idea!!

on May 23, 2013 · Like 0

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