Bathtub Recycling: 10 Ideas

An old bathtub that needs to be disposed of is a very bulky piece of waste and not exactly easy to dispose of. Why not try giving a second life to an object rich in useful materials for a variety of solutions? Even a mini-living room with a relaxation corner with two chairs and a small table, or a sofa, a bench and a small water garden.

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Sitting room

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First of all, you could make it a sitting room Like the one you see in the photo. Simply have it cut into three pieces (the smaller central one, the two equal-sized sides) to create some armchairs and a small table, which you can then complete with a custom-made glass panel.

Sofa

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A nice furnishing idea is to use the tub as a sofaOnce the front part has been cut and the seat equipped with comfortable cushions (including the backrest), you can enjoy it for all your breaks.

Park bench

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Along the same lines as the sofa, the bathtub can also become a beautiful bench To show off on your balcony or patio. Simply attach sanded and polished wooden planks to the seat and armrests.

flowerpot

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Another common idea for creatively recycling the bathtub is to transform it into a large flowerpot To be placed on a terrace or in a garden. The beauty of it is that you can plant different types of plants to create a mini garden.

Dog pool

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An old bathtub buried in the garden can become a comfortable small swimming pool For four-legged friends. It'll be perfect in summer, when dogs and cats seek refuge from the heat.

Cars for children

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If you are familiar with this kind of work, you could turn the tub you no longer use into a as sophisticated as the one you see above. Flip it over, add wheels, paint it to your liking, and you're ready to race.

Sailing boat

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By equipping the old bathtub with a main mast and a rudder blade to give it the right direction when you are in the water, you can use it as a sailing boat, perhaps to entertain the children, always under your supervision.

drinking trough

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Last idea on how to use the bathtub: make it a useful one watering place For animals. If you live in the countryside, it could be a refuge for the species that roam your area. Otherwise, it could also be used as a feeding trough for pigs, cows, goats, or horses.

BBQ

It is still possible to get a practical barbecue with bathtubThere are several tutorials on the web, more or less simple, that explain in detail how to proceed to do an excellent job.

Water garden

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If it is not possible to transform a bathtub into a pond, you can however turn it into a beautiful water garden Place plants that thrive in this type of habitat. Don't forget water lilies, they'll make it particularly charming.

So the bathtub becomes a mini-living room with chairs and a table