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DIY Outdoor Couch

See more details and photos here:

https://angelamariemade.com/diy-outdoor-couch/

© 2019 by Angela Marie Made www.angelamariemade.com

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Materials Needed: Tools Needed:

• (8) 2×3 @ 8ft (framing lumber) • Kreg Jig
• (2) 1×3 @ 8ft • Miter Saw
• 2 ½″ Deck screws • Drill
• 2″ Brad nails • Brad nailer
• 2 ½″ Kreg screws (weather resistant) • Clamps
• Stainable wood filler • Tape Measure
• (2) sets of outdoor cushions***
• Exterior Wood Stain
***See post for direct links to products & cushions used:
https://angelamariemade.com/diy-outdoor-couch/
Note: If you use different cushions than the ones I used (linked in above post), make
sure to adjust the below cut measurements!

The final size of this DIY outdoor couch is 26″ tall x 62 ½″ wide x 30 ¼″ deep.

Tip: Make sure to use very straight 2×3 boards!

1. Initial Cut List:

Use a miter saw and make the following cuts from the 2x3s:

• (4) 2x3 @ 24 ½″ (for side frames)

• (2) 2x3 @ 30 ¼″ (for side frames)
• (5) 2x3 @ 57 ½″ (for back & front frames)
• (8) 2x3 @ 27 ¼″ (for side and bottom frames)

2. Assemble DIY outdoor couch side frames

Add two pocket holes with the Kreg Jig to each end of two of the 27 ¼″ pieces.

Tip: See my How to use a Kreg Jig post for an easy, step by step tutorial and video tutorial
on how to use the Kreg Jig!

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Mark 10″ up from the bottom of the 24 ½″ pieces. Attach one of the 27 ¼″ pieces
perpendicularly to the 24 ½″ pieces at the 10″ marks. Then attach them together with
2 ½″ Kreg screws.

Next, attach the 30 ¼″ boards to the top of the frames with 2 ½″ deck screws and so
they are countersunk beneath the wood surface (you will fill them with wood filler
later).

Repeat this process for the other side frame.

3. Add side slat boards to side frames

Now it’s time to add the horizontal slat boards to the side frames. This step is totally
optional. These slats are more a decorative feature than structural.

Measure the exact distance between the two legs of the side frames and cut three
1x3s to this size. The measurements should be close to 27 ¼″ but since we’re working
with framing lumber, they will probably be a little different.

The boards should be spaced out 1 ¾″ from each other:

Attach the 1×3 slat boards with a brad nailer and 2″ brad nails from the sides.

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Repeat the above process for the second side frame.

4. Assemble bottom frame of DIY Outdoor Sofa

Add pocket holes to both ends of the remaining 6 boards @ 27 ¼″ AND to the ends of
the 5 boards @ 57 ½″.

Then use Kreg screws and attach four of the 27 ¼″ boards perpendicularly to two of
the 57 ½″ boards as shown in the below photo.

Make sure the 57 ½″ boards pocket holes are facing the inside. Space the 27 ¼″
boards about 6″ part and attach the first and fourth board about 14 ½″ up from the
side board ends.

Note, you will add the other 2 boards in soon, but not yet so you can easily fit your
drill in the space and attach this bottom frame to the side frame in the next step.

© 2019 by Angela Marie Made www.angelamariemade.com

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5. Attach bottom frame to outdoor couch side frames

Attach the bottom frame to the side frames using 2 ½″ Kreg screws and 10″ up from
the bottom of the side frames.

Once both side frames have been attached to the bottom frame, go ahead and add
the last two 27 ¼″ boards on the bottom frame (from step #4). If it’s difficult to get
them in place, use a hammer to tap them in place better.

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6. Add back frame boards to DIY outdoor couch

Turn the outdoor couch on its side and use Kreg screws to attach the remaining three,
57 ½″ boards to the side frames to create the back frame of the couch (space the
boards about 2 ¾″ apart).

Flip your couch back up and your DIY outdoor couch build is finished yay!!!

© 2019 by Angela Marie Made www.angelamariemade.com

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7. Fill holes, sand, and stain

Fill the 4 screw holes and nail holes in with stainable wood filler.

If you haven’t sanded your boards yet (I like to do most of my sanding before starting),
go ahead and sand them well.

Finish off your project with exterior wood stain!

After staining, let your couch fully dry, then add the cushions, and enjoy!!!

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