Swing Set Transformation | BREPURPOSED

Right now I’m so excited to share with you the total swing set transformation that you’ll have seen bits and items of over on my Instagram. I had been on the lookout for a swing set for the children for a short time however rapidly moved my search to Fb Market after I realized how loopy expensice they are often. Then I remembered considered one of our babysitters had one they have been greater than prepared to half methods with. It simply wanted just a little little bit of repairs, which was completely superb for us and meant we had a brand new mission to work on 😉

BEFORE PHOTOS

Structurally it was nonetheless in fairly first rate form. We solely needed to substitute a number of rotted boards!

REPAIR THE ROOF

The unique roof had seen higher days and was coated in moss-type progress. We began by taking the entire outdated shingles off and including new plywood. I laid down roofing felt to guard from any moisture and leaks. A tip I’ve for laying down the felt is to go away a 4-6 in. seam overlap with the flaps opened downward for the rain to scrub down the edges so it doesn’t pile up underneath the seams. As a substitute of utilizing nails, I used a enjoyable new instrument referred to as a Hammer Tack! This makes use of staples as an alternative of nails, that manner it protects children fingers from being harm from any nails penetrating the wooden. Be certain that to offer the instrument a tough smack to ensure that staples lay flat!

When putting in shingles, at all times begin from the underside up. I used an offset brick sample. And as an alternative of utilizing a sealer or particular product to complete the height of the roof, I used spare items and reduce them to suit and overlap the place wanted. Lastly, I marked the sides that wanted to be reduce with chalk and trimmed them to even them out.

PAINTING AND STAINING

I prepped the swing set by energy washing the entire thing to get the entire filth and dirt off. Whereas the roof was nonetheless off, I painted it the identical shade as our home, which is Sherwin Williams SuperPaint that was shade matched to Benjamin Moore Blacktop.

Then I moved onto the remainder of the swing set. When you thought it’d be simpler to spray it, you’d be proper. However I actually love having the ability to get into the entire nooks and crannies with a brush. I painted most of it with one coat after which went again by means of and touched up some areas after it dried. 

I wished to offer it some wooden accents so I stained the ladder a darkish wooden shade utilizing Varathane Darkish Walnut Gel Stain. After which I added brass accents by spray portray the handles.

NEW WOOD SWINGS

Let’s begin with the newborn swing that we made out of $10 price of stakes! So lots of the child swings I used to be on the lookout for have been so costly. I wished it to be sturdy, useful, but additionally look good. So we constructed our personal and you’ll watch the entire technique of our child swing tutorial on my Instagram.

The massive child swings are from Amazon. I shall be sincere, the critiques on these have been combined. However I ended up going with them as a result of the primary unfavourable suggestions was that the end wears off rapidly and I had a sense I used to be going to stain them in any case. The children had combined critiques as nicely after we acquired them. They have been a tad slippery, however as soon as they have been on them they appeared to have enjoyable. However the end did begin to put on off fairly rapidly so preserve that in thoughts in the event you’re planning to organize them. To refinish them I sanded them down and stained them utilizing Varathane Darkish Walnut Gel Stain and sealed them with Spar Urethane.

PAVERS + POLYMERIC SAND

As a substitute of doing the everyday sandbox space beneath, which I knew would turn out to be an prompt catastrophe and mess, I made a decision to make just a little seating space out of left over pavers we had in our yard.

I laid the massive sq. pavers (which had been sitting in our yard for years) in two rows within the middle and created a border with smaller squares across the sides. 

Then I poured Polymeric Sand by Techniseal within the cracks and joints between the pavers and swept it to make it even. The surplus was blown off with a leaf blower. To solidify the sand, you’ll use water. I added water to the sand and paver space in intervals. So I did 30 seconds of watering adopted by a number of second of no water and repeated that. Then I took my leaf blower and unfold the water round to the edges and corners so it might soak in evenly and wouldn’t depart a haze on the pavers. Then you definately let it dry! As soon as it’s dry it ought to turn out to be rock stable!

Aspect be aware: There have been black specks within the sand I had which have been sudden, however the remaining look with the specks was okay as a result of it was only for the swing set & outdoors.

PICNIC TABLE

I acquired a mini children picnic desk to place underneath the swing set and it match completely. I ended up staining it the identical shade because the swings and ladder, which turned out nice. Then as soon as it dried I put it on the pavers and it was prepared to be used!

CUSTOM SIGN

Initially the concept was to take the signal to the library and use their GlowForge to engrave it. Sadly it was down. So I reached out to an area firm Zappia Wooden Creations and so they engraved it for me. One of the best half about it’s that I used Eloise’s handwriting. I had her write “The Tremendous Membership,” then I entered it into the pc and made a font out of it. So it’s much more particular now!

FINISHING TOUCHES

I knew I wished so as to add a picket flower field underneath the window, and initially I used to be going to construct one, however I occurred to search out the right one at Lowe’s. As soon as it was screwed into place, I added fake flowers and greenery from Michael’s.

By the picnic desk, Dan constructed a wall with two little cabinets that I painted the identical shade. These are for playthings, just like the cups I purchased them, to take a seat on.

I hung photo voltaic string lights from beneath the place the pavers and picnic desk sit. That manner they’ve just a little gentle when it will get darker out. Plus I simply suppose it provides such a cute contact.

I do know these are all “small particulars” however they aren’t solely issues that make me completely satisfied, they’re issues I do know will make the children completely satisfied. I’m all about particulars, so why not spend just a little further time to make one thing further particular!

The Tremendous Membership is open and prepared for enterprise and this swing set transformation is full! It’s already so cherished by the children! It’s such a particular little place for them to hang around for years to come back. I do know it could want contact ups ultimately right here and there, however it’s so price it to offer a mission your all and put all the pieces into it, particularly if you recognize it’ll be part of so many recollections.