Outdoor sofa plans

This step by step diy project is about outdoor sofa plans. If you want to hang out in your backyard with the loved one, building a basic wooden sofa is a great idea. The best part of the project is that you can adjust the size and the design of the sofa to suit your needs. Fit a few pillows to the outdoor sofa frame and enjoy your new cozy corner of your backyard.

A wooden sofa can be used both in your house and in your backyard. You should always plan everything form the very beginning and to adjust the size of the sofa to your needs, while you can still use the woodworking techniques described in this project. Mark the cut lines on the slats before making the patio sofa and use a jigsaw to get the job done.

There are a few tips that you should take into account, if you want to get a professional result. Therefore, take accurate measurements and use professional tool when making the cuts or when drilling pilot holes. Align the components at both ends and add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to create a rigid structure. Round the exposed edges with sandpaper or by using a good router. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Outdoor sofa plans

Building an outdoor sofa

Materials

• A – 4 piece of 2×4 lumber – 27 1/4″ long LEGS
• B – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 33″ long BRACES
• C – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 36″, 1 piece – 72″ long TRIMS
  
• D – 8 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 14 3/4″ long BALUSTERS
• E – 2 piece of 2×4 lumber – 65″ long SUPPORTS
• F – 3 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 65″ long CLEATS
• G – 11 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 24″ long SUPPORT SLATS
• H – 11 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 17″ long BACKREST

• 7 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 12 ft
• 2 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 8 ft
• 3 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 2 1/2″ screws, 2 1/2″ pocket screws
• cushion, wood putty, glue

Tools

• Safety gloves, glasses
• Miter saw, jigsaw
• Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
• Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

• Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
• Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws

Time

• One Week

Related

• Garden bench plans
• How to build a patio table

How to build an outdoor sofa

Building the sides

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the sides of the outdoor sofa. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you build the components out of 2×4 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the horizontal supports and insert 2 1/2″ screws. Make sure the corners are square and leave no gaps between the components.

Fitting the top trims

Next, fit the top trims to the components, as described in the diagram. Cut the ends of the 2×4 trims at 45 degrees and secure them to the structure using 2 1/2″ screws. Drill pilot holes through the trims before inserting the screws, to prevent the wood from splitting.

Building the frame

Afterwards, fit the 2×4 supports to the bottom of the outdoor sofa, as described in the diagram. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the sides using 2 1/2″ screws. Add glue to the joints and check if the corners are right-angled.

Fitting the cleats

Build the cleats out of 2×2 lumber. Cut the cleats at the right size and secure them to the frame using 2 1/2″ screws. Align the bottom edge of the cleats to the bottom edge of the supports and leave no gaps between the components.

Fitting the bottom slats

Fit the 1×4 supports slats to the cleats, as described in the diagram. Place the slats equally-spaced and secure them to the cleats using 1 1/2″ screws.

Building the back supports

Build the backrest out of 2×4 lumber. Use the information in the diagram to build the components. Cut both ends of the slats at 64.5 degrees. Drill pilot holes at both ends of the components and secure them to the structure using 2 1/2″ screws.

Fitting the backrest slats

Drill pilot holes at both ends of the components and secure them to the structure using 2 1/2″ screws. Place the supports equally-spaced in order to get a professional result. Leave no gaps between the components for a professional result.

Fitting the side slats

In addition, we recommend you to fit 1×4 supports to the sides of the sofa. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the frame using 1 1/4″ screws. Place the slats equally-spaced and leave no gaps between the components.

Outdoor sofa plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. In order to get a professional result, fill the holes and the gaps with wood filler and let it dry out for a few hours.  Check if there are protruding screws and fix this issue, if necessary.

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