Our small tiled table on the deck (which I built several years ago and updated in 2011) did not make it through the winter (I really should have covered it), and sort of disintegrated. No worries, I have a quick fix in mind!
The metal base of the table is fine (that rust isn't a problem)...
...it just needed a new top. This smaller pre-made wooden round would make a nice bistro table, and was less than $10! (I had to work on it in the garage because it was raining every day...)
It also needed a bit of color...
...and several coats of outdoor polyurethane to make it weatherproof.
It's semi-glossy so was difficult to photograph because of sky reflection...
...but it looks great next to the blooming 'Sweet Summer Love' clematis!
It was a simple solution to the table problem, and fits our needs perfectly.
Since we're up on the deck, why not take a look at the progress of the deck planters? Remember that I was focusing on space-saving pots like these ovals...
...and the former toilet tank...
...which might be my favorite planter up here right now. Such a great shape! (Which reminds me that it's trash day and I should go drive around looking for more of these...)
I wanted to raise the mint planter up a bit, but now I'm not sure that it needs to be:
These plants have all grown so much in the past 4 weeks since I first showed them to you!
Another look at Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' :
It is planted in the ground below but has climbed up here where there's more sun. I'm so glad as I wouldn't see the blooms if it were confined to under the deck. Really nice!
How are your summer projects coming along?
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Your planters are gorgeous! And really nice table, too!
ReplyDeleteLove the table, fabulous shade and with polyurethane it looks like a banana leaf print!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa! I just realized the contradiction of planting space-saving pots with plants that will trail all over the deck...
ReplyDeleteMark/Gaz: I didn't notice that, but yes, it does!
ReplyDeleteAlan, I was delighted to read there was an outdoor form of polyurethane, I didn't know it existed. I have a similar outdoor wood project that would benefit greatly with a coat of it. Could you tell me the brand and where you bought it, so I can try to find it in my part of the country? Thanks!
ReplyDeletethat color is a wowzer. nice job. also, I need 2 bases like that for a project...
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the table! I looks great as do your glorious pots. Amazing how fast they've filled in since you first showed them!
ReplyDeleteSue: Several companies make it, but it's labeled as "spar urethane". It doesn't last forever (like anything outdoors) but that depends on your climate, exposure, and the type of wood.
ReplyDeletePatricia: check craigslist for restaurant supplies. That's where I'd start if I needed another.
Peter: Thanks! The question becomes how long to let the sweet potato vines grow. They're getting out of hand.