Easy DIY Toy Shelves Using a Tire
by
Layne Henderson Quintanilla
(IC: blogger)
5 Materials
On our blog, Spaceships and Laser Beams , I came up with an idea that doesn't blow the budget and it is eco-friendly. Besides, according to the guys at our house, it's really cool.
We use our tire shelf for toy storage in our outdoor play area. I think it would be awesome outside on the patio with summer necessities, too. All you need is a leftover tire, a little wood, screws, primer and paint. And no, it's not difficult to make.
Give your old tire a good scrubbing first and let it dry.
Take your center board and wedge it into the tire. Repeat with the top and bottom boards.
If you want the shelves and tire the same color, you can assemble now. If you would like the shelves a different color, disassemble and prime everything separately.
That's it! You're ready to do a little organizing now. Or maybe you'll gift it. Wouldn't this be a super present for that grad who is asking for a set of wheels? :)
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Suggested materials:
- 1 auto tire
- 1 8' 1X6 pine board (not pressure treated and if you have wood scraps that are the right size for
- 12 #6X1" panhead screws
- 1 can quick-dry grey spray primer that bonds to plastic
- 1 can quick-dry spray paint that bonds to plastic
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published April 1st, 2016 1:38 PM
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Jaelene Huffman on Dec 30, 2018
I would be concerned about the toxins from the tire. They don't allow tires in landfill due to toxins. Its also illegal to burn tires. Using tires to plant in allows toxic chemicals to leach into the dirt & plants. I think I would be to concerned about toxins to use for a shelf for toys or anything else. Its a cute idea but when it involves items that have toxins in them I avoid using in any manner but recommended.
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Miss Denise on Jan 23, 2019
looks great! Very cleaver ingenious mind! Thanks for sharing...
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