How to use an old bathtub in the country: a selection of photos

When a long-awaited major renovation takes place in an apartment, many are driven by a single desire - to quickly get rid of old things in the house, as a result of which most of them begin to safely move to the balcony, to the garage or to the country house. When it comes time to renovate a bathroom, a pressing question arises - what to do with an old cast-iron bathtub? It served well for so many years that it would be a pity to throw it away and there is no place and no need to store such a heavy, large-sized plumbing attribute. The ideas from this article will help solve this problem, showing how you can make a so-called upgrade and give new life to an old bathtub.

Finish

In principle, the stove is already ready, but for greater beauty (it’s still in the yard, not in the trash heap), I painted all the metal parts, except the fire door, with heat-resistant paint, and covered the brick base itself with sandstone.
It turned out very nice. Don't believe me? See for yourself. I, of course, realize that such a stove is “Porridge from an axe” and that, apart from an unnecessary bathtub, nothing old was used to make it, but it’s still nice. And most importantly, it turned out to be a useful thing for the household, because bread comes out tastier from a homemade oven.

This idea came to mind not only to me, here is another confirmation that a stove from an old bathtub is a very useful thing in the household and you can make it with your own hands, if these same hands grow from the right place:

Goodbye and see you soon on the pages of our blog.

Vasily Molka

Stylistic decisions

Before choosing a finish, you should decide on the style of your future bathroom. Ethnic style with its organic combination of wood and stone is popular in country houses. The idea fits perfectly into the interior of a country house and emphasizes the notorious closeness to nature. The chosen solution is complemented by wooden fittings, wicker laundry baskets and rough fabric rugs. Provence is characterized by warm pastel colors, diluted with floral patterns. In this case, the cladding is made from natural materials.

The classic solution is a combination of ceramic tiles of any light shade and massive furniture made of natural wood. Moldings or stucco are used as decoration.

Art Nouveau style is characterized by the presence of a large number of mirrors and spotlights

It's important not to overdo it. Mirrors should be positioned so as not to interfere with comfortable rest

And the lighting should be dim so that nothing distracts from a well-deserved rest.

Unusual and useful ideas for a summer house from an old cast-iron bathtub

An old cast iron bathtub is a valuable item, so throwing it away or scrapping it is not the smartest thing to do. Experienced gardeners take the bowl to the dacha and use it to make things useful for the household. Several examples of using a font will be useful for novice gardeners.

Why you shouldn't throw away your old bathtub

Cast iron hot tubs are extremely practical products with a service life of at least 50 years. The material resists corrosion, thanks to a special protective film, it easily tolerates temperature fluctuations and does not release harmful substances into the ground.

When the enamel layer is peeled off, the defect area is cleaned and covered with acrylic paint.

Here are some advantages of cast iron hot tubs:

capacity;
high degree of tightness (if you plug the holes);
high sides;
presence of holes.

And now about how bathtubs are used in the country.

Country furniture

The smooth shapes of the walls and bottom are a ready-made frame for constructing armchairs and a sofa. From one bowl you get 3 pieces of furniture - a pair of chairs and a table. There will only be one sofa.

mark three equal transverse cuts along the entire horizontal plane;
the outer pieces with walls and a transverse bridge are armchairs;
middle - table (turn over and place on the walls).

The edges are sanded, the seat is equipped with a warm mattress or pillows - ready. Exterior decor is to the taste of the owner - painting, mosaic. To make a sofa, cut out one large wall, leaving the other three walls. The cuts are also polished, and a soft bedding is made on the seat.

Flower garden

The most difficult thing is to choose the location of the future flowerbed, the rest will take just a couple of minutes:

plug the bottom;
lay out a layer of large pebbles;
pour some sand;
fill the bath with soil;
plant flowers.

All is ready. The outer surfaces are decorated with broken tiles and stones - fixed with Moment glue. The walls are painted, painted and even made into a “slide” - pots with flowers are placed on the soil so that they grow to the edge of the bathtub and cover the outer walls.

On a limited area of the site, a multi-tiered flower bed is built in the bathroom. They put up a frame with shelves, stretch the film and install boxes with flowers. The soil in the bowl is the first level, the rest are raised by shelves to the required height.

If you install a bathtub in the corner of the garden adjacent to the wall, and use a cascading fountain, the relaxation zone will make you forget about gardening chores forever.

Water container

Plug the drain and overflow holes, fill the bowl and let it sit in the sun. Warm water is much better for irrigation than cold water. Plants do not experience stress from temperature changes; soft, settled moisture will not burn young bushes of crops. To prevent the device from looking too provocative, the sides are painted, covered with film or decorated in some other way.

Warm high bed

A sore back and knees do not allow you to stand in the beds for a long time - take a bath. To make a high warm bed for any crops, take:

Types of modern greenhouses

Today, three types of greenhouse structures can be distinguished. They vary in complexity and effectiveness.

Table. Main types of greenhouses.

Type of design	Description, application
Arcs and film, without base, installation directly on the ridge.	An unheated ridge with arches installed on it and a stretched covering protective material. This is the simplest variety, which, however, is very helpful in growing a full-fledged harvest of late-ripening peppers, eggplants, tomatoes and cabbage. It can protect not only seedlings in the spring, but also ensure autumn ripening of the crop. It is assembled in the spring, removed for the summer and, if necessary, reinstalled in the fall. Can protect plants from damage during frosts down to minus two.
Greenhouse with bioheating. The same arcs with film or other heat-saving material, but on a heated bed.	Fresh manure mixed with straw is buried in the soil at the site of the future greenhouse installation. Depth - 15-20 cm (depending on the composition of the soil, on dense soil the depth is less, and on loose soil the manure is buried deeper). Be sure to use fresh manure, not humus. The bio-mixture is covered with a layer of working soil. The greenhouse itself is characterized by a small height of the frame - most often, no higher than half a meter. This simple structure is used for growing early seedlings. An option for a naturally heated structure is a buried greenhouse.
Greenhouse type greenhouse.	This is a simplified type of greenhouse, the design of which is removable or collapsible. Can be made on a wooden frame as a base. The frame is also wooden or metal, and the protective material is film, spunbond, glass, polycarbonate. This greenhouse is made in the maximum size, but still not higher than 1.2 meters. That is, in order to work in it without bending, the shelter must be removed or opened. It is used both for seedlings and for ripening vegetables. It can have not only an arched frame, but also a gable or single-pitch frame.

All variations of greenhouses solve one problem - an early and good harvest. Depending on the capabilities and wishes of the owner of the site, as well as the materials available, the type of greenhouse is selected. After this, you can begin the step-by-step implementation of the project.

Types of greenhouses by shape

Greenhouse made of plastic bottles in the country

Greenhouse from an old barrel

Flowerbed

An original way to decorate a front garden. If you don’t know what to make of a bathtub in your dacha, make a flowerbed. All it takes is a few simple steps:

Choose a suitable location. Here you need to be guided rather by the general landscape of the site and the requirements of the plants. That is, the place should be sunny, but with some shade. It is best to install the future flower bed under a sparse tree. Then the required amount of light will enter, and in the summer heat the plants will not be burned by the sun. Install a bathroom. It all depends on the fastening. If it has legs, you can leave it like that, but if without them, you should dig the tank a little into the ground. To do this, you need to dig a small pit up to 50 cm deep, then install a bathtub and cover it with earth. After this, you can cover the future flowerbed with stones for greater decorativeness. Fill the space with soil for the plants, then plant them according to the instructions for the seeds. The last thing left is to decorate the bath. To do this, you can paint it, paste it with colored pieces of broken tiles, getting an original mosaic. Then the flowers will do their job, and a beautiful element of landscape design will delight the eye for a long time

It is important to choose a special paint for outdoor use. She is not afraid of changes in humidity and temperature.

A flowerbed is not all that can be done from a bathroom in a country house, so let’s look at other options.

A pond from a bathtub in the country will create a special microclimate and decorate any area. It can also be surrounded by a flower bed or decorative garden elements. In order to make a pond at the dacha from an old bathtub, you need to make sure of its integrity. If the metal is so worn that there are holes in the body, they need to be repaired.

For this, waterproof putty or patches can be used. To make a pond at your dacha with your own hands, you must adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

Close the drain holes. If this is not done, the water will easily go into the ground. In order to seal them, you can even use cement mortar. The holes must be sealed.
The pit for the bathroom should be slightly larger than its size. Typically, the height of standard buildings is up to 80 cm, which means that a pit can be dug with dimensions of 90-100 cm. It is necessary to pour a layer of crushed stone at the bottom in a layer of 15-20 cm.
Lower the bathtub into the pit. It is advisable to perform these steps together, especially if the bath is cast iron. To do this, you need to take two tight ropes or cables. A tow strap from a car works well. Place a cable under the bottom of the tank on both sides so that two sufficiently long edges remain at both ends of the bathtub. After which, holding the ends of the cable on both sides, the bathtub is lowered down.
Cover with sand. It is necessary to compact the edges well with sand on both sides so that the bowl is installed as firmly as possible and does not wobble.
After this, the pond at the dacha from the bathtub is decorated around the edges. This could be stones, paving slabs, a mound of decorative crushed stone, or just a flower bed on the sides.

If you lower a small pump into a pond, you can get a nice fountain. To do this, you need to purchase a discharge system that will produce jets of water. By the way, you can make a fountain with a mechanism that will rotate, then the plants located nearby will be irrigated with water

This is especially important during long periods of drought in the summer. Or, as an option, you can build a neat wall of stones at one edge and run water over it. Then you get a waterfall

An important point will be timely water purification. If this is not done, it will begin to bloom and very soon turn into a swamp. In modern gardening practice, there are special tablets. They can be thrown to the bottom of the pond, and then no bacteria are scary. This means that the pond will be clean and fragrant from the surrounding flowers. Thanks to the strength of the bathtub and its insulation in the ground, the pond can be left untouched for the winter. Water may well freeze in it. However, you must also understand that frozen water can expand the walls of the bathtub, which will not have a very good effect on its durability. Therefore, it is recommended to simply drain the water for the winter period and then pour in new water.

Other options

There are alternative options for how to use and arrange old plumbing fixtures in an original way.

An exclusive bathtub lounger is made in the same way as a sofa, table and armchairs. But in this case, 3 sides of the product are cut off. You can decorate it with mosaics and tiles, paint it with acrylic paint, placing a mattress on top and a pillow at the head.

For a large garden, regular watering is always important , and disused plumbing fixtures can be useful for settling water. If you use your imagination and decorate the container beautifully, it will also become an additional decoration.

Using an attribute as a flower bed , it is not necessary to install it level - the bath can be slightly tilted, and then it will seem that flowers are literally pouring out of it in a lush stream.

You can make fun and functional crafts and garden figures - to do this, you need to put the tank on long legs, fix the face of an animal (cow, zebra) to one of the edges, and place a small flower bed with marigolds and pansies inside.

A waterfall or fountain using a bathtub dug into the ground and several bright decorative elements - grass, stones, animal figurines and clay vases will create a pleasant atmosphere and refresh on hot summer days.

In hot weather, you can use a used hot tub (not leaky, of course) for its intended purpose - it will be pleasant to lie in cool water in the fresh air in a place specially equipped for this on the premises of the house. It is enough to place the bathtub in a wooden box with sides. With the same success, plumbing is used to create a bath corner with a shower.

Also, if desired, the plumbing fixture can be restored, a heating system installed and used as a Jacuzzi.

How to take a bath correctly

Taking a bath is almost like meditation. It is in the bathroom that you can be alone with yourself, take a break from noise, rush and chatter. For complete relaxation you will need at least half an hour of free time and absolute peace. This means no phone calls, Internet surfing or messaging in instant messengers. Give yourself the opportunity to enjoy the moment.

Preparing a healing bath begins with preparing the room: the air temperature in the bathroom should be comfortable for your stay and warm enough so that you do not freeze when leaving the bath. 25-30°C is the ideal range.

The next step is to fill the bath with water at the correct temperature - 37-38°C. Remember that a too hot bath is harmful, especially if you have problems with the heart and blood vessels. Be sure to monitor the temperature using a special thermometer.

Differences between a greenhouse and a greenhouse

Designs that have the same functions have several significant differences.

Greenhouses below 2 meters in height are usually not installed. Greenhouses are rarely built higher than 1.2 meters.
Greenhouses are real “houses” for plants, stationary, with a fixed frame, walls, and roof. A greenhouse is only a “temporary shelter” that has a removable, portable structure.
A greenhouse, especially a heated one, can be used all year round. A greenhouse is characterized by a short period of operation (usually early spring - by May there will be no trace of greenhouses left on the dacha plot).

Polycarbonate greenhouse

original flower bed, small pond, cozy sofa (37 photos)

Country pond from an old bathtub

Small reservoirs and ponds always harmonize perfectly with the landscape design of a dacha area. Building a small pond yourself is not difficult if you have an old bathtub. Such a pond will look most natural if the bathtub is buried almost to the very edges in the ground. In the place where it is planned to organize a pond, it is necessary to make markings based on the size of the bathtub and dig a hole corresponding to its parameters. Next, plug the side and bottom drain holes with a wooden plug wrapped in cloth. It is better to paint the inside of the bath black so that the bottom of the bath does not shine with an unnatural whiteness. However, if you do not plan to periodically drain the water from the pond and clean the surface of the bathtub, then after a certain amount of time the bathtub itself will take on a natural appearance due to adhering dirt, plant debris and insect waste products. Here are other ways to make a pond in your dacha with your own hands.

You can lay stones around the pond and plant plants such as loosestrife, bells, iris, ferns, and bergenia. You can also decorate the pond with lanterns and various figures of animals and birds.

Cozy sofa for the cottage from an old bathtub

With some effort and creativity, you can turn an old bathtub into a stylish and original sofa. It can be placed both on the summer cottage itself and in the house. To implement this idea, you need to mark a cut line on one of the sides of the bathtub and remove the excess part with a grinder. The edges should be smoothed and then the bathtub should be painted inside and out in any colors you like that match the interior of the room. After painting, secure the edging to the cut edges. Decorative overlays should be glued to the legs with liquid nails. A mattress and pillows are placed at the bottom of the bathroom. The sofa is ready.

Beautiful flower bed from an old bathtub

Making an excellent flower bed out of an old bathtub is easy. Besides, it's almost ready. You can bury the bathtub completely in the ground, as in the case of a pond, then fill it with soil and plant plants. You can leave the bathtub standing on legs or dig only the legs into the ground. At the same time, the outside of the bathtub should be painted and you can even use your imagination and paint the bathtub with beautiful patterns. Also, for decoration purposes, you can lay out a mosaic on the outside of the bathtub using crushed tiles. And a few more ideas for a homemade flowerbed from old things for your dacha.

An old bathtub as a water storage for irrigation

Many summer residents use an old bathtub as a container for storing water in the country. But in order for the old bathtub not to spoil the appearance of the summer cottage, you can easily build a funny cow out of it, like in the photo, which will give a smile and a good mood to all family members and neighbors. This excellent cow can also be used as a mini swimming pool for children.

In general, you can breathe new life into any old thing, embody it in a different form, and use it for a different purpose. An old bathtub is an excellent material for creating truly amazing and, most importantly, functional decorative elements for a summer cottage, be it a picturesque flower bed, a quiet pond in the thickets of plants, a stylish sofa, an original water storage tank or even a mini pool.

Elvira Goleva for Decorwind.ru

Restoration methods

Any of the proposed methods for restoring a bathtub is cheaper than buying a new one. Especially if its dismantling will entail replacing tiles, screens and communications. This can be a decisive factor for those who are not ready for large expenses and inconveniences associated with repairs.

Method 1 - enameling

It is applicable in cases where the old enamel has darkened, scratches and abrasions have appeared on the surface. If it comes to major defects - the container is rusty and leaky, it is useless, since the enamel layer is not able to restore its tightness.

approximate price of enameling a bathtub is 300-400 rubles per can of enamel plus the services of specialists . This is cheaper than the most inexpensive new trough, especially since you also have to pay for its installation. Although it is quite possible to cope with both restoration and installation on your own.

View before and after restoration

To do this you need:

Clean the bathtub from the old coating. This is done using an abrasive stone, after first applying a cleaning powder that does not contain chlorine to the walls;
Degrease the surface. After washing off the abrasive chips and scraps of old enamel, wipe the bath with a rag soaked in alcohol or acetone;
Wash off the degreaser. To do this, fill the container to the brim with hot water, which is drained after 7-10 minutes, and wipe the bath dry with a cloth that does not leave lint on the walls;
Prepare the composition by mixing the enamel with the hardener;
Apply the first primer coat and let it dry;

In the photo: applying the primer layer

Apply a second finishing coat.

Of course, it is difficult to achieve a perfectly smooth surface with a brush, so restoration is most often entrusted to specialists who apply the enamel by spraying.

Method 2 - installing an acrylic liner

But here you can’t do it yourself, and you’ll have to pay more: about 1500-2000 rubles . But the entire repair will only take a couple of hours, and the bath will last another ten years, or even more.

Installing an acrylic liner

Acrylic liners are cast exactly to the size and shape of the bathtub, then inserted into the old trough, gluing with special glue, sealing the drain holes and crimping the edges. They can be any color you want. The thickness of the liner is several millimeters, so the volume of the font will be slightly reduced .

Healthy baths - recipes with natural additives

Preparing such a healing bath at home has a big advantage - you decide for yourself what exactly you need today. Choose the recipe that suits you and try it today!

Detox bath with Himalayan salt

Pink Himalayan salt, which is part of this recipe, has wonderful properties: it removes toxins and waste from the body, relieves skin inflammation, muscle and joint pain, and helps to lose weight. Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), sold in any pharmacy, also perfectly relieves muscle tension, removes toxins, and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system.

You will need:

120 g pink Himalayan salt
120 g Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate)
1 tbsp. l. baking soda
2 drops grapefruit essential oil
2 drops ginger essential oil

Mix dry ingredients, add essential oils, stir. Pour the mixture into water (37-38°C) and take a detox bath for 30 minutes. After the procedure, take a shower.

Bath before bed

A mixture of lavender and cedarwood essential oils is a real relaxing cocktail. They both have a pronounced calming effect, relieve tension and stress, help you relax and fall asleep faster. By the way, this same recipe can be used if you have a runny nose.

You will need:

5 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops cedar essential oil
2 tbsp. l. milk

Warm the milk slightly. Add essential oils to it, pour the mixture into hot water. Take a bath for 20 minutes.

Bath to normalize hormones

During menopause or PMS, the following recipe will be useful. Such a bath is rich in micro- and macroelements, minerals and nutrients that can not only remove waste substances and toxins from the body, but also relieve swelling, help you relax and feel better.

You will need:

60 g Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate)
60 g Dead Sea salt
120 g kelp powder
7-10 drops of sandalwood, patchouli or lavender essential oil (optional)

Mix salts and seaweed powder, add essential oil and pour the mixture into a hot bath. The duration of the procedure is 20-30 minutes.

Scrub recipe to lift your mood

The bright citrus aroma of orange essential oil is an excellent remedy for combating bad mood. It is also an effective remedy for cellulite, and together with Epsom salts and coconut oil - doubly so.

You will need:

300 ml coconut oil
250 g Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate)
5 drops orange essential oil

Prepare a hot bath in advance. Mix all the ingredients and transfer the resulting mixture into a glass or plastic container with a lid. Using massaging circular movements, apply the scrub to your body from bottom to top, starting from your toes. After finishing scrubbing, lie down directly in the bath - the scrub will continue to work in hot water. The duration of this bath is 15 minutes.

Skin healing product

A bath with just two ingredients - Epsom salts and coconut oil - can work wonders. If you have problem skin (for example, acne on the back or décolleté), inflammation or even fungal infections (for example, nails), take note of this recipe.

You will need:

60 g Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate)
60 ml coconut oil

Mix salt with coconut oil and add to water. Take a bath for 20 minutes.

Aphrodisiac bath

Have you decided to have a romantic evening with your loved one? Prepare a bath with rose essential oil - a true natural aphrodisiac - and go take it together.

You will need:

10 tbsp. l. dried rose petals
10 drops rose essential oil
375 g milk powder

Place rose petals in a large bowl, add essential oil and milk powder. Mix the mixture thoroughly and transfer to an airtight container if not using immediately. Pour the required amount of mixture into a bath of warm water and enjoy.

Revitalizing bath

You can relieve the fatigue that has accumulated throughout the day, heaviness in your legs, cheer up and cheer up with the help of the following recipe.

You will need:

5 drops marjoram essential oil
5 drops arnica essential oil
5 drops juniper essential oil
2 tbsp. l. milk

Run a bath; the water in it should be hot enough. Mix milk and essential oils, add the mixture to water. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes.

Anti-cold bath

Well-known fighters against colds are ginger root and lemon. But not only in the form of tea, but also as an effective anti-cold bath.

You will need:

120 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
20 g finely grated fresh ginger root or 1 tbsp. l. ginger powder

Mix lemon juice and ginger, add the resulting mixture to hot water. Take a bath for 20 minutes. After the procedure, it is advisable to wrap yourself up warmly and drink hot tea.

Unusual use of an old bathroom in the country

Unusual devices are often used to decorate a dacha. One of these is an old bathtub that is no longer suitable for its main purpose. There are several ways to use it:

As a garden bed, this is one of the most popular and easiest ways to properly use an outdated bathtub. This bed is perfect for growing herbs or vegetables. In this case, the bed can be either open or closed. For a closed bed, you will need to install special arches, which are covered with film on top. As a result, a greenhouse with small dimensions is formed. This device is perfect for growing zucchini or cucumbers.

Flowerbed - an old bathtub is suitable not only for creating a bed, but also a flowerbed. The technology itself is no different, but if desired, it is recommended to paint the bathtub and also use various decorations. Tile or mosaic would be appropriate as decor. Such a flower bed will look great in a country house interior.

Water storage container. If the bathtub has no holes or other damage to its integrity, then it can easily be used as a water container. Water is always irreplaceable for a summer cottage, so this method is one of the most practical. The water in the bathroom heats up quickly during the day, then it can be used to water the plants.

Decorative pond - an old bathtub is often used to create a decorative pond that can transform any summer cottage. There are quite a lot of options for designing such a reservoir, it all depends on the imagination of the owners of the dacha. The bath can be left on the surface or buried in the ground. A pond with a recess looks the most realistic; the use of stones and beautiful plants are suitable for its decoration. Plants can be aquatic. It is also possible to make a wooden platform around the bathtub. If desired, you can install a small fountain.

As garden furniture. This is one of the most difficult methods of using an old bathtub. You can make a sofa from it, for example. But for this, the bathtub must be in relatively good condition. The sofa will also require high-quality material and filling to install the seats.

This is not a complete list of options for how to use an outdated bathtub. Each person can come up with their own options, taking into account individual needs.

Watering container

Garden plants do not like to be watered with cold water from a well, well or water supply. Therefore, it is preheated. By placing the bath in a sunny place, you can easily cope with this task.

The downside of such a solution will be some unaesthetics. The white color does not look very organic against the backdrop of well-groomed beds. You can hide such a container behind outbuildings, but it is better to get creative, for example, turning it into a cow. To do this, you can paint the bathtub with black spots, attach an udder from a rubber glove and draw a head on the plywood. A good mood will be ensured for everyone, including your neighbors.

Do-it-yourself pond at the dacha made from a tire

A small decorative lake made of tires can be arranged anywhere in the garden or even on the balcony. Of course, to do this you need to choose the right tire and follow our recommendations.

DIY tire pond. Photo

Choosing a tire

The mention of a pond on a balcony or loggia is not a joke at all. Any tire from a passenger car will do for its construction. If you want to install a mini-pond in your country house, then you should choose larger wheels - from trucks and special equipment. An excellent option are tires from wheeled excavators, mining dump trucks and tractors, since their diameter allows you to get an “adult” pond.

In the found tire, one of the sides should be cut off. For these purposes, you can use a jigsaw, a hacksaw or a sharp knife.

Instructions for making a pond from a tire

In accordance with the dimensions of the tire, we prepare a hole of the required diameter and depth. If the plans for constructing a pond include elevations on the banks, then the pit is made shallower. The bottom is leveled and covered with a layer of clean sand, after which it is thoroughly compacted. If possible, the sand is covered with a protective material (geotextile, non-woven needle-punched road surface), after which a tire is laid.

The entire surface of the wheel is covered with waterproofing. It is best to use a special PVC film for waterproofing swimming pools. Please note that the edge of the covering material should protrude beyond the lake by at least 50 cm. It is not recommended to use polyethylene - the sun's rays quickly render even special heat-stabilized material for greenhouses unusable. As a rule, after 1-2 years of operation, the pond will leak and the film will have to be replaced. However, if it is not difficult for you to replace the waterproofing with the start of warm days, then it is impossible to come up with a cheaper solution.

In order to properly level the film on the walls of the reservoir, you need to do this work while filling the container with water. After this, the material is spread outside the tire and sprinkled with sand or gravel. This will make it possible to hide unpresentable parts from view and prevent the covering material from sliding into the pond. In addition, bulk materials will protect the film from the sharp edges of the stones with which the shore will be decorated.

They decorate the “coastline” with stones. Of course, the size of the cobblestones must be selected in accordance with the size of the tire. First, expressive stones of large dimensions are laid, gradually complementing the overall picture with medium-sized rubble. After this, the pond, built with your own hands from tires, is enriched with screenings, pebbles or small crushed stone. A special case can be considered a pond made from a Belazovsk tire, in which you can swim. To decorate such a body of water, it is necessary to take into account the fact that you will have to approach it with bare feet, so it is best to choose stones of small size and round shape.

After construction is completed, ornamental plants are planted along the line where the tire connects to the shore, a submersible pump with a fountain-shaped nozzle, lighting, etc. are installed. All this will improve the appearance of the reservoir, making it elegant and attractive.

Basis of the reservoir

As we said earlier, a variety of materials can be used to build a garden pond.

Factory made plastic mold

Choosing a special industrial tank as the basis for a garden pond is the easiest way to build a pond with your own hands. Manufacturers produce plastic molds of any size and configuration, so it will not be difficult to choose a product of the desired design. The only inconvenience is that the choice of dimensional models is limited - most tanks have an area of up to 8 square meters. m. The price of plastic forms is still high, but for your money you will get a durable tank that is not afraid of ultraviolet radiation, frost and has excellent resistance to mechanical stress.

Polyvinyl chloride film

Unlike a ready-made plastic form, PVC film allows for creativity, since such waterproofing can be laid in a foundation pit of any configuration. At the same time, as a bonus, you will get the opportunity to change the size and design of the reservoir during construction.

During the work you will need:

PVC coating;
bayonet and shovel shovels;
water level;
red or sand-lime brick;
granite screenings or fine gravel;
sand.

In addition, you should stock up on “facing material” in advance - stones of various shapes, slabs of marble or granite, lumber.