BLOCK PARTY
SAFETY TIP
TURN A HANDFUL OF HUMBLE MATERIALS INTO A CUSTOM SEAT
THE FINISHED PILLARS ARE HEAVY. IT’S BEST TO BUILD THE BENCH ON SITE OVER A STABLE FOUNDATION
Project, photography and styling NATASHA DICKINS
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1 Dunlop ‘Fine Coat’ render, $24.90/20kg, I/N: 0760244. 2 Trojan 300mm mini hacksaw, $8.48, I/N: 0191082. 3 Bondall ‘Monocel’ trigger pack furniture oil, $17.65/500ml, I/N: 1520428. 4 Sika ‘Boom’ expanding foam, $19.98/850ml, I/N: 1210302. 5 Selleys ‘Liquid Nails Landscape’ stone concrete adhesive, $13.38/415g, I/N: 1231856. 6 Hyde 279mm x 114mm rendering trowel, $18.74, I/N: 0960313. 7 Brighton Masonry 390mm x 190mm x 190mm full besser block, $3.80, I/N: 3451359. 70 bunnings.com.au |
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Tools & materials nS afety equipment (gloves, mask, eye and ear protection) n Random orbital sander with 120- and 180-grit abrasive discs n Cloth n Builder’s square n Caulking gun n Mini hacksaw blade n Dustpan and brush n 4L bucket n Spray bottle with water n 279mm rendering trowel n 75mm and 38mm scrapers
Drop sheet Sponge Mini microfibre roller Four 1.5m lengths 140mm x 45mm timber• n Outdoor furniture oil n Twelve 390mm x 190mm x 190mm full besser blocks n Two tubes landscaping adhesive n Painter’s tape n Expanding foam n 20kg bag powdered render n Clear concrete sealer
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•Timbers vary by state and territory; contact your local store for further information.
Marquee ‘Herringbone’ 60cm floor cushions in Sandstone, $29 each, I/N: 0255400. Lotus 34cm x 28cm large water hyacinth basket in Natural, $39, I/N: 0238910. Magnolia plant in Northcote Pottery 37cm self watering pot in White Terrazzo, $24.98, I/N: 0088216. Lavender plant in Eden 22cm round self watering planter in White, $19.98, I/N: 2940422. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
