backyard sandbox
We looked online for a simple tutorial but couldn’t find much. So we decided to sort of wing it and here’s what we came up with…
Have you ever wanted to make a sandbox for your kids? It’s really quite easy and similar to making a garden box. We’re no carpenters here. And if woodworking is your thing, you may have better tips on proper wood selection and concept design. But I’ll show you what we did using our basic home-improvement knowledge.
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* We spent about $150-$200 on supplies and sand. You can spend less if you buy cheaper wood for the flooring and less sand.
Wooden Backyard Sandbox With Built In Corner Seating And Mesh Cover
–However, if you do attach a floor, the trade off is that the floor may become weathered over time, since the floor often gets wet from rain and sprinklers and never fully gets a chance to dry in our humid climate. We decided that a floor was best and added more support to the frame.
We used these wooden slats from Home Depot that interlock with each other. They’re more expensive than basic wood–and you could certainly use something else for the bottom of your box–but we’ve used them to create a floor in our attic and love how easy they are to connect! We used about 35 of them, cut them to the desired length, and started by screwing the first one to the bottom of the box. Then we connected the next one with the first and screwed that one down, and on and on till we created an entire base for our sandbox.
* With the frame and bottom built, let’s add benches! The benches are mainly for sitting and relaxing but they also add support to the box in each corner.
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* Take the left over pieces of wood (from the frame) and mark/measure benches that will sit on top of the sandbox frame. Cut the benches with the miter saw and sand off the rough edges.
(If you’ve been following my blog for a while, here’s where the truth comes out. We actually started and finished this project last year but I insisted on sharing photos when the grass was green again–rather than the hibernating winter-brown. So there’s a little flashback of the kids…4 year-old Lucy and 2 year-old Owen).
* Drill a few holes in the bottom of the floor to allow for water drainage. The jury’s still out on whether this is necessary. But we think it’s working, allowing some of the sprinkler water to seep out (since our box sits out in the open yard).
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Note: our box is in the garage in this picture because rain was coming and we wanted to paint it with Thompson’s Water Seal before it got wet. In the long run, however, we decided that it the sealant wasn’t necessary. Paint alone is the best way to seal and protect wooden outdoor furniture.
* Add a short piece of PVC pipe in the corners to allow a beach umbrella to stand up and provide shade. This was Casey’s idea and I think it’s brilliant. We drilled a hole in the bottom of the sandbox to hold the pipe. And then it sits nice and snug between the bench and the corner of the frame. Place a beach umbrella right into the pipe and you have a shady spot to sit! If you have a larger beach umbrella than ours, you’ll need pipe with a wider diameter.
I knew I wanted stripes and colors that match the palette of our house. So I went with these Glidden shades, in Semi-gloss finish (from Home Depot):
Simple Diy Sandbox With Slatted Roof
* Prop the sandbox up on scrap pieces of wood to get the box off the ground for a clean paint job on the outside (don’t do this when painting the inside since you’ll need to stand inside the box).
* Use painters tape to tape off equal stripes, one at a time. Paint the bottom stripe color. Let it dry for 6-8 hours, then carefully peel off the tape. I’ve found that the tape comes off better if it doesn’t sit too long on the previously painted layer. This is why you want to do the stripes one at a time instead of taping off all at once.
Continue this process with all your colors (leaving white as your top stripe). And when you’re done, you have this! (You may need to touch up the paint here or there)
Kidkraft Wooden Backyard Sandbox With Built In Corner Seating And Mesh Cover, Honey
I’m Dana. And I live in the hot city of Austin, TX with my husband Casey and our 3 kids. I love to sew, make, and share. Thanks for joining the party!The Backyard Sandbox gives kids a perfect place to build sandcastles, dig for treasure and play with all of their favorite sand toys. With built-in seating, there is plenty of room for kids to play together. The weather-resistant wood and durable finish look great. And when playtime is over, the included mesh cover fits over the top to protect the sand.
With the Outdoor Sandbox with Canopy, kids get to dig for treasure and build sand castles in their own backyard. This adorable wooden sandbox is made of weather-resistant wood and comes with a mesh cover that protects the sand when not in use. The canvas canopy provides shade for little explorers and two removable plastic bins are great for storing toys or holding water or sand.
Shiver me timbers! Young swashbucklers are sure to love the Pirate Sandboat. With a shady canopy to keep kids cool on their adventures, this sandbox offers hidden storage, seating, a spinning steering wheel and a high-hoisted pirate flag flapping in the breeze.
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's Cabana Sandbox lets kids go on all kinds of wonderful adventures without even leaving the backyard. The roll-up cover with mesh windows is perfect to keep kids protected from the elements while giving them a cool little cabana to call their own. The main structure is made of weather-resistant outdoor wood, and comes with three storage bins. The roll-up cabana cover is made from sturdy canvas.
Rated 3 out of 5 by Briana from Okay purchase - wouldn’t buy again Cloth cover is pretty cheaply made and has already broke within a couple of weeks.
Rated 3 out of 5 by Kwing from It’s an ok Sandbox Some of the screws don’t go in straight & the cover doesn’t even cover the sand box.
Choosing A Sandbox
Rated 4 out of 5 by jro418 from Corner Seat One of the seats broke. Is there a way to order a replacement?
Rated 5 out of 5 by JAMES1982 from GREAT BOX! LOVE IT, KIDS PLAY IN IT ALL THE TIME. GREAT QUALITY. HAS WITHSTOOD A HURRICANE THAT EVEN UPROOTED A TREE IN MY YARD AND EXTREME WEATHER IN FLORIDA!
Rated 2 out of 5 by Jesse from Broken and low quality parts One of the boards was broken and needs to be glued. The cover is low quality and will likely only last about 10 times before it deteriorates beyond use. I put the cover on and off 3 times and the straps are already looking ragged. Other than those two issues, it's nice enough, but those are big enough problems to make this a 2-star.
Kidkraft Backyard 5' Square Sandbox With Cover & Reviews
Rated 1 out of 5 by Mike from You will replace it after 1-2 seasons 2 years after install I am currently on my way to the hardware store to buy four 5' long pieces of pressure treated 2x8 so I can tear down and replace this soft, weathered and falling apart sandbox. This was not the level of quality I would have expected from this company.
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