When there are children in the family, it is important to properly organize their leisure time, especially during summer cottage when parents are busy in the garden. Improvement of the nursery play area starts with an idea for decorating a sandbox with your own hands.
Today there are many offered interesting options– from multi-level structures in the form of ships with sails to the simplest circle made of a tire. But not only is it important original design and convenience, but also a safe place for children to play excitingly.
What materials are used for the construction of country sandboxes
A dacha is a place where, in order to save money, everything that was waiting to be used in the garage, shed, on the balcony and mezzanine is used.
Much of what was put aside “just in case” is also suitable for a playground with a children’s sandbox:
- bricks and foam blocks;
- wooden blocks and bars;
- cutting boards;
- old skis;
- pieces of tarpaulin and camouflage netting;
- plastic bottles;
- bald tires.
The presence of suitable material determines the shape, size and height of the sides of the sandbox being constructed.
For maximum convenience and hygiene, it should have:
- lid;
- awning, canopy or “mushroom”;
- planes for laying out “pasochki”;
- bench or seat;
- storage space for scoops, rakes, molds and buckets.
If necessary, some materials are purchased in addition. Special attention It is worth paying attention to the quality of the paint used to open the sides of the sandboxes. It should be non-toxic, odorless, dry quickly and not stick to your fingers.
It is advisable to carry out the painting work in the absence of children, showing the finished result as a gift, like a photo of a sandbox in bright colors.
A sandbox is needed not only to keep the child busy, it is useful for his development.
The construction of figures develops spatial thinking, fine motor skills and the child's creative potential. Two or three companions in one sandbox - an opportunity to communicate and learn to build relationships.
If children have too developed possessive ambitions, it is advisable to build several departments with sand and give them their own equipment.
The quality of sand in sandboxes at the dacha, as well as in preschool institutions, is subject to special requirements. The best choice is fresh river or quarry sand, which must be sifted to remove large fractions, glass and debris.
During play, it gradually crumbles and spreads throughout the area, becoming clogged with dust and garden vegetation. Over time, it is not only replenished, but also changed 2-3 times during the summer.
The children's sandbox should be closed from unexpected “visitors”, and the soiled sand should be taken outside the site. A convenient lid for sand can be easily built from leftovers. old furniture, inflatable boat and other available materials.
Choosing a site for a children's sandbox
It is advisable to improve the favorite place for children to play with sand. Lawn or paving slabs much better than a neglected lawn with roots and branches.
Ideally, a cultivated place with green lawn, but gradually it will be covered with sand. A sandbox can be built among the flower beds, right next to garden path V landscape design when there is no other place.
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The best location for the playground is opposite the kitchen windows, where mother and grandmother often cook. The baby will be visible, but no one will distract him from the exciting game.
Advice: If not at all suitable place(around the garden and vegetable garden), a mobile sandbox in the form of a box on wheels can be moved under the window or removed to another place along the hard surface of the patio.
But you need to be very careful when a car or motorcycle drives into the yard.
Attention: It is not advisable to build a sandbox under a tree from which flowers, branches, leaves and ripe fruits are falling off. Wasps and flies flock to rotting fruit, which are unsafe for children. Caterpillars may fall from branches. When processing trees from garden pests Toxic chemicals may enter the sandbox.
How to make an inexpensive country sandbox with your own hands
The simplest round-shaped structure is made from a large tire. In this case, sandbox drawings and additional costs are not needed.
- On the prepared site, mark the place where the tire with sand will stand.
- The bottom is secured to the ground or paved area with metal pins; the tire can be partially buried.
- The bottom of the “loose tank” is covered with a tarpaulin so that living creatures from the ground do not crawl into the sand.
- The surface of the tire can be painted at your discretion, but can be left uncoated.
- It is advisable to install a bench and an awning nearby, but a beach umbrella is sufficient if the child rarely visits the dacha.
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Another option is a classic square or rectangular sandbox with wooden sides. It is made from the remains of an edged board 20-30 cm high. For the most simplest design You need a drawing to accurately calculate the consumption of materials and mark the cutting of boards.
It’s convenient for children when there are benches or triangular bars in the corners on the sides, and a sun awning or “mushroom” on top, as in the photo.
For 2-3 kids it is better to make a spacious sand box. Any structure is secured at the corners with pegs. It is better to pave the bottom with hollow bricks - excellent drainage and a solid base.
Children love free-form colorful sandboxes made from stumps or attractive objects.
There are more complex ideas to decorate a sandbox in landscape design - a whole children's playground with slides and houses. For a structure, a rocket, a boat, a car or a tower, a lot of expense and the hands of a master are required.
If there is no grandfather or father in the family who can make a real country masterpiece under the sand, you should not deny your child such joy. You can invite a specialist from a specialized company by showing him a photo example from our gallery.
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DIY sandbox photo
Little children love to play in the sand. To provide them with this opportunity, caring adults install sandboxes at home and in the country. Of course, there are ready-made ones for sale, but their price is not at all childish. The best way out is a sandbox made by yourself. When making it, you will certainly try to take into account all the characteristics and preferences of your child.
What can you make a sandbox out of?
The most popular material for building a children's sandbox is wood. It can be edged boards, logs are not large diameter, timber, block house. This is basically what they make from. To make the work go faster, you can buy polished materials. They are more expensive, but have a smooth surface. If you need to save money, take ordinary materials, then manually or using a grinder you will bring everything to perfect condition.
You can use plywood (moisture resistant) or OSB (OSB). Not everyone likes them, due to the presence of glue and harmful fumes (formaldehyde). But in air these emissions are not dangerous, and you can also use material with emission class E0 or E1. It guarantees safety - children's furniture is made from this material. It is convenient to work with plywood and OSB: you cut out the parts of the required shape, twist them together, process the ends and you can paint them.
At the dacha, you can use improvised material. For example, plastic bottles. Just so that they stick, they are attached to the board: the lids are nailed at a certain pitch, bottles are screwed into them. Having received one “sidewall”, take a piece of thick wire equal to twice the length of the sidewall + 20 cm, pierce the bottles with the wire, retreating about 5-7 cm from the bottom, turn the wire upward and pierce it in the opposite direction from above. The ends are twisted, trying to hide the “tails”.
This is how it will be necessary to “stitch” the bottles with wire
This twist is obtained only on one side - on the other there is simply a bent wire. When you install the sides, place them so that the “tails” are covered by the bottle. The finished sides of the sandbox made from bottles are installed in a shallow ditch, the board and the tapering bottom of the bottles are sprinkled with soil, and compacted well. You can throw a sheet of plywood at the bottom, and pour sand on top.
The second most popular “waste” material for country houses. They also make sandboxes. It is necessary to cut off the side panel on one side old tire. You will get quite high sides. Then there are two ways:
In any case, the cuts will have to be secured. Some tires have plastic cord (reinforcing fiber), some have metal. The plastic one can be sanded, but the metal one will have to be covered somehow.
To make a sandbox, you can use fallen tree trunks cut into pieces. They make a very interesting and quite reliable fence. Before digging in, the wood needs to be treated so that it lasts longer. There are modern impregnations with a simultaneous tinting effect. Comfortable. The treated stumps must be dried, and while they are drying, dig a ditch around the perimeter of the future sandbox. Its depth is at least 20-25 cm. There is no need to do less - the children will walk and jump on the stumps, so they must hold up well. Insert the logs into the ditch, level them, fill the gaps with soil and compact them well.
You can also make a fence for a traditional sandbox from logs. Place a base on the ground: a piece of linoleum, for example, with several holes in it to drain water after rain. Place logs on the base, making a rectangle/square out of them. They can be fastened with long nails, but more securely with studs - steel rods with threads at both ends. Under them, you will need to drill a hole diagonally at the junction of the logs. The diameter is slightly larger than the diameter of the stud. Drill out the edges of the hole so that you can recess the nuts and washers. Insert a rod into the hole, put washers on both ends, and tighten everything with nuts.
You can make benches on top - one or two boards and benches for kids are ready. Of course, they rarely sit on them. More often they build their sand castles on them.
How to make a sandbox: step-by-step instructions
First, let's look at general principles manufacturing sandboxes of any design. With some modifications they are repeated every time.
Step one. Selecting a location . The location must be chosen so that part of the sandbox is in the shade, part in the sun. If this is not possible, set it to sunny place, and we make a canopy over it. Please make sure that there are no large trees or bushes nearby. They, of course, provide good shade, but leaves fall off them, and the sand will have to be sifted often.
Do not place the sandbox in strong sun, nor should it be in a corner where there is no air movement at all. But it also has no place in a draft. Another important point: if you plan to let your baby out to play in the yard on his own, the place for playing should be clearly visible from the window of the room where you spend most of the time.
Step two. Marking . If the sandbox is rectangular, use pegs and threads stretched between them. We drove the pegs, measuring the required dimensions ( standard size children's sandbox for children from 2 to 5 years old - 1.7 m * 1.7 m). Twine, rope, and cord were pulled between them. We checked the diagonals; for the angles to be right, they must be equal.
If the sandbox has rounded corners or sides, you can draw an arc using sand poured into a bag. A small hole is cut in the corner of the bag and in this way the required shape is “drawn”.
Step 3. We are digging a pit. We remove the sod and take it to the side, remove some soil, cleaning out the roots as we go, removing stones. The depth of the pit is 20-30 cm.
Let's start earthworks - digging a pit
In the middle of the sandbox, make a small square of greater depth: with a side of about 60 cm and a depth of another 30-40 cm (the total depth of this hole will be 60-70 cm). Pour crushed stone into the hole. This will be the “water drainage system”. If you form a small slope from the edges to it, the sand will dry quickly after rains.
Step 4. Laying the base.
Add a little sand (5-6 cm) to the bottom of the resulting pit, leveling it well. Now you need to lay the foundation. The best option is . This non-woven material, very tear resistant. It will not allow grass to sprout and will not allow sand to mix with the soil. If you bring it to the edges of the pit, it will also “hold” the earth, preventing it from flowing inside when it rains.
If geotextiles are not found, you can lay a piece of plywood or linoleum. You just need to cut a few holes in them (1.5-2 cm in diameter) for water to drain.
DIY sandbox: step-by-step photo reports
No matter how simple the design may seem, when it comes to implementation, questions arise. To make there fewer of them, we publish several models of homemade sandboxes with step by step photos, capturing the main nodes.
Simple design
The simplest thing you can do is knock down a rectangle or square from the boards. For a sandbox, the normal side of a square is 1.7 m. So you will need 4 or 8, 12 boards of this length. Make the sizes larger or smaller - the choice is yours. The number of rows of boards depends on their width and how tall you want it to be.
If, as described earlier, you dug a pit 25 cm deep, then poured in 5 cm of sand, you get a 20 cm deepening. If you want the sides to protrude 10 cm from the ground (for 2-year-old children this is convenient, for older ones it can be from 20 cm and above), the total height is 30 cm. If the board is 10 cm wide, you will need 3 tiers (boards, respectively 3 rows * 4 pcs = 12 pcs).
You will also need a block with a cross section of 40*40 mm. It will need to be cut into pieces equal to the height of the sides of the sandbox. In our case it is 30 cm. You will need 4 pieces. The total length of the required timber is 1.2 m. All lumber is sanded well, then impregnated with protective impregnations, otherwise the wood will quickly lose its appearance.
We take two boards and fold them at an angle of 90°. We place a block at the joint, nail both boards or screw in self-tapping screws - two for each fastening. We attach the next board to one of the ends, place the block and repeat the operation. This is how we assemble the first row. It will look like in the photo on the left.
The second and third rows are assembled in a similar way. For each connection we place two hardware (nails or self-tapping screws). Just make sure that the heads do not protrude and the points do not stick out.
After the required height has been collected, we can consider that the sandbox is made with our own hands. But, as always, now I want to add something to make it more convenient for the children. They usually like to make Easter cakes, and they need a platform for them. You can nail small triangles made of plywood or also assembled from cut boards in the corners. Another option is to nail two longitudinal boards. They fit perfectly on the bars in the corners. We hammer nails into them.
Adding comfort
Continuing the theme of “improving” sandboxes. Carrying toys home that are stained with sand every time is not very pleasant. The problem can be solved simply: fence off the part for toys. Convenient for both you and the child. An additional wall is installed, which is also attached to the existing ones using bars.
Separate the compartment for toys - put an additional wall
And so that there is no temptation to pour sand there, you can come up with a lid. You can sit on it, or you can build Easter cakes.
A couple of boards, a little imagination and an ordinary box turns into a car. The boys will definitely like this one.
Transformable sandbox with folding lid
Construction begins in exactly the same way as described earlier: a box of boards is assembled. The trick is in the design of the lid. You will also need boards for the lid and hinges - four regular door ones and four with one long shelf.
In our example, there were 6 boards on each side of the lid. They were attached in pairs. First, two boards were nailed to the finished box on one side and the other.
A short shelf of a loop, similar to a barn one, was screwed to them. Two boards were also attached to the long shelf. It is important that the second one is attached at least half the width, otherwise it can be twisted.
Screw onto regular ones door hinges next board. The shelves are on the other side. Then it turns out that the second part of the lid tilts in the other direction. The second board is attached to the fixed one using an auxiliary block. It is stuffed on both sides at a distance of about 15 cm from the edge.
To prevent the folded lid from pressing on the hinges, an additional piece of board is stuffed onto the first two boards. It serves as a support; when loaded, the board does not bend.
Based on operating experience, we can say that children almost never play under the seats: it’s uncomfortable. To use this area more efficiently, it can be fenced off as a compartment for toys. Another advantage of this solution is that less sand will be required.
IN in this example The docks are painted with an impregnation, which at the same time gives color to the wood. If desired, you can use regular opaque paint. Only take it for wood, for outdoor use. Otherwise, after a couple of rains, it will bubble or crack. Using paint, you can paint the sandbox in more “girlish” colors, although the impregnations can also be of different colors, but they just give a tint.
Sandbox-boat
For boys you can make a sandbox-boat or ship. The main “body” is built as usual, all other superstructures are attached to it.
In this version, it was decided to make the sandbox low. A triangle was attached to the downed hull - the bow of the future ship. It is significantly higher than the main part. To ensure that the boards hold tightly, two boards are driven into the ground 60 cm deep on each side. The boards were nailed to them. In the corners they are also fastened, but only to each other - with nails (they were hit diagonally).
Since the height difference turned out to be significant, a staircase was made from the “deck” to the bow. The top is covered with boards and the masts are reinforced.
There are only Finishing work and equipment. After some time, it was decided to build an extension at the stern - a place to hide from the sun, and put a toy box there. They installed poles made of timber and covered them with plywood cut to size. In the final version the ship looked like this.
Another boat was built using approximately the same technology.
Awnings
It is not always possible to place a sandbox in partial shade. More often they place it in the sun, and then provide shading - some kind of canopy or umbrella. There are many interesting designs of such canopies that are quick and easy to make.
Perhaps the easiest to implement is this canopy: two posts are attached in the middle, with a crossbar between them. A thick tan is thrown over the crossbar and attached to the driven loops.
This canopy isn't much more complicated. Four racks are required. They are connected at the top by strips - they make the top trim. The awning is sewn to size and stretched. You can fasten it either with buttons or with decorative nails. The main thing is to have the opportunity to remove it in the fall.
Making such a roof is a little more difficult. Triangles are attached to the upper trim of the racks - rafter system. They are connected at the top by a longitudinal beam, which is correctly called a “ridge,” and supports are placed in the middle. Under soft tiles, which is used in this case, plywood or OSB is nailed, and roofing material is already laid on top.
Pay attention also to the decor of the sandbox itself: birch logs are driven/dug in around the perimeter, which are covered from the inside with boards: so that the peeling bark does not fall into the sand. Quite an interesting solution.
Another simple sun shade for the sandbox. The two triangles are connected by thin strips. They are attached to the racks, but it is advisable to make the racks more solid. For small children, this section is enough, but for older children - from 4 years old - something more solid is required - at least 60 * 60 cm. To save money, you can sew two boards - nail them on both sides. Pulling the awning will not be difficult.
How to make a sandbox with a “fungus” with a small wooden canopy - watch the video
Lids
The second attribute necessary for sandboxes is lids. Not only do leaves fall into the sand and all sorts of garbage gets into the sand, but animals also love to be there...being there. You can prevent attacks on the purity of the sand by using a lid. In the very simple version This is a shield knocked out of boards or cut out of plywood, to which handles are attached.
Cover made of boards
To avoid having to remove and install the panels every time, you can attach hinges, and to prevent the doors from hanging, weld handles on which they can rest. When the lid is folded back, you get two small play areas. Children can sit on them or build their own sand castles. Therefore, it is more convenient to make such covers from plywood: there are no cracks and they are lighter in weight.
There are even more interesting design— away. This type of cover is definitely made from plywood. Nailed top bar so that there is a gap left. A sheet of plywood is inserted into it. And so that the opposite end does not dangle, legs are nailed - small pieces of timber.
The same principle is implemented differently in the version in the photo below. It is already for those who are good at carpentry.
Blueprints
To build a sandbox with your own hands quickly and easily, all that remains is to provide you with a few drawings. You can build on them and take them as a basis. Adjustments can and should be made.
Sandbox with roof - photo and drawing
On suburban areas Sometimes the pressing question is how to arrange them so that young children can play safely and interestingly. One solution is to make a sandbox with your own hands. The simplest structure can occupy the attention of children for many hours.
When creating, you should consider some placement rules playground:
- From a safety point of view, children should always be visible, which means it is better to place the sandbox in a clearly visible and accessible place.
- According to hygiene requirements, the sandbox should not be located under trees so that falling leaves and bird droppings do not contaminate the sand.
- Direct rays of the sun are more harmful than beneficial for small children, so the play area must be covered.
There are a number standard projects for children's sandboxes. As a rule, they are based on a square with sides of 2.5–3 m. To fill it, about 3 m 3 of well-sifted river sand is required. When assembling the structure, you should use environmental materials, and pine boards 25–30 mm thick are best suited here.
Having chosen a place for construction, mark the perimeter. For a good foundation upper layer It is preferable to remove the soil. Therefore, it is necessary to dig a shallow pit, about 25 cm. This could be limited, however, the sand, in contact with the ground, will quickly become contaminated and will have to be changed. The working volume of sand must be isolated from the ground, and geotextiles or agrofibre are perfect for this.
At the bottom of our hole is poured sand cushion, which is carefully compacted, a canvas is spread over it. Its structure is capable of transmitting atmospheric moisture into the ground. This compares favorably with, for example, polyethylene, which will not allow water to escape and the sandbox will be constantly wet. Geotextiles can be replaced with ordinary plywood, only drainage holes must be drilled in it.
To build the sides of the sandbox you will need bars measuring 450x50x50 mm. They must be treated with an antiseptic and placed in the corners of the structure. The bars are driven into the ground at the corners by about 15 cm. These will be the support posts.
A shield of pine boards is assembled for each side of the structure. The width of such a side should be about 30 cm. All surfaces should be sanded well so that there are no protruding chips or nicks left.
You can also assemble benches around the perimeter of the structure where children can sit down and place buckets or other toys. Of course, they must also be carefully aligned and even covered with paint or varnish, so that the child does not risk getting a splinter.
Lid
The design can and should be improved by adding a lid to it. It will protect the sand from rain, leaves and other debris, and also will not allow animals to relieve themselves in clean sand.
The lid will be a removable wooden panel equipped with handles for easy lifting. Can be made in the form of doors mounted on hinges.
In the simplest case, you can use an awning or film. Such a canvas needs to be secured with an elastic band or with bricks; it will protect the sandbox.
Canopy or fungus
Fungus over the sandbox is great decorative element, which also serves as protection from bad weather. Under it you can wait out the rain or protect yourself from sun rays. Often a table is attached to the fungus column, which can perform various functions, including serving as a storage place for toys.
For the stem of the fungus you will need a beam with a cross section of 100x100 mm. In order for the canopy to be stable, part of the beam, at least 1 m, must go deep into the ground. The wood should be pre-treated with an antiseptic to protect against rot and insects.
In order to make a mushroom cap, you need to build triangles from boards. WITH inside they must be nailed to the support, and sheathed on the outside thin plywood. The span of the cap is desirable about 2.5 m.
Choosing the right sand
Usually used for children's games river sand. The edges of its granules are polished with water and are not capable of injuring, moreover, there are almost no foreign impurities in it. If you decide to buy quartz sand, this can be done at shopping centers, specializing in building materials. Any sand must first be sifted before pouring into the sandbox bowl.
Note! There is a special mixture for the playground; it is well suited for sculpting figures, since it additionally contains clay. Special fragrances are added to it to repel animals and insects from the sandbox.
There are many different ways, allowing you to decorate the sandbox and increase its attractiveness for young children. The main thing in this case is the ability to show your imagination and not be afraid to embody ideas. And then your playground will become your child’s favorite place to play.
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Options for children's sandboxes:
Making a sandbox with a lid:
With the arrival of spring, the busy time begins for arranging the territory at the dacha, near country house or a quiet city courtyard. Reasonable parents do not wait for the city authorities to remember the promises of a playground, but begin to independently build a children’s sandbox. There are a lot good ideas– from simple wooden boxes and bald tires with sand for children to real masterpieces in landscape design.
Sandbox in the form of a ship with an awning
The sandbox is the main attribute of children's games in the warm season.
Main advantages:
- children are passionate about play and require less attention;
- It’s convenient for parents to watch their kids while going about their daily duties;
- playing together develops children's communication skills and camaraderie;
- playing with sand develops children's motor skills and helps them develop an understanding of three-dimensional shapes;
- A fun activity for a long stay outdoors.
Sandbox frame
Attention parents! The main conditions for long-term children's play under the summer sun are an awning or canopy, children wearing light hats. The sandbox should be on open area so that the kids do not fall out of sight, but where there are no drafts.
What you need to know about sand for children's games?
Not every filler is suitable for a children's sandbox. Ideally, coarse-grained quartz or river sand, free of inclusions. No matter how clean it may look, the sand is first sifted to remove shards of glass and fragments of the valves of river mollusks, and the remains of rotting organic matter.
Square wooden sandbox Suitable sand is clean and free-flowing when dry, wet, and molds well. This filler warms up well in the sun and is unsuitable for the development of small animals. Quarry sand with a large inclusion of soil or clay is less suitable for these purposes.
Sandbox in the shape of a boat with sun protection Over time, the wind carries street dust, construction debris, fallen leaves with insects, and soil particles from gardens and orchards sprayed with chemicals into the sandboxes. The volume of filler in the sandbox also decreases; usually the sand is carried by children beyond the sides. Therefore, it is advisable to change it when it gets dirty and replenish it periodically, and the old one can be sprinkled on garden paths.
DIY sandbox in the shape of a truck Advice. When the children are away from the dacha, make a sand slide and cover it with a tarpaulin or thick film, securing it in the corners with something heavy.
Children's sandbox with roof Should I buy a ready-made sandbox or build it myself?
A common yard is not a place for bright, expensive objects that can be carried away by freebie lovers. A city playground is usually equipped the simplest sandbox square or rectangular in shape made of wood with sides, painted with oil paint.
Children's sandbox In the private sector, at the dacha or in any protected area, you can equip an entire children’s playground and afford expensive decor. If there is no one in the family to build even the simplest box for sand, then they buy a suitable container in a children’s supermarket or order it online.
Sandbox in the form of a truck Some construction companies Those engaged in the construction of objects from rounded timber will, at the request of the owners, make not only a house. Can be ordered original sandbox, a pirate town or a whole children's play complex with slides and houses. Or you can make children’s sandboxes with your own hands – photos and ideas will help bring an interesting project to life.
Square red sandbox A homemade play area has the following advantages:
- it is a source of pride for the head of the family in front of friends and neighbors;
- the remains of the timber were added to the work, wooden planks, plywood, plastic bottles, bald tires and other material suitable for this undertaking;
- the most economical option;
- the ability to choose the appropriate type of sandbox.
Children's sandbox in the shape of a boat Bright plastic container for sand from the store, one might say, a forced purchase, for example, when there are no men’s hands in the house.
The construction of a wooden rectangle is accessible even to a novice craftsman who does not have woodworking machines and tools. It is recommended to order parts for a homemade children's sandbox at the nearest carpentry workshop and assemble them at the dacha using a screwdriver or universal tool. Finally, sand and paint with non-toxic paint.
Sandbox with sun protection Another the simplest way– dig vertically in a circle wooden posts from neatly sawn dry tree trunks.
If the structure is made from stumps of different heights, children will happily use them to run around the sandbox.
Sandbox in the form of a house It is much less common to make a sandbox from solid logs connected around the perimeter. This a good option to attach part of a dry fallen tree. Children will be much more comfortable if comfortable seats are attached on top of the logs.
Tires that have become unusable are also widely used as a container for sand. Rubber from a large diameter wheel is an ideal option for a summer house if the container is intended for one child to play in the sand. From scraps of several tires in the shape of a flower or a polygon, make a sandbox for 2-3 kids with your own hands. Only it must be painted so that the rubber heated in the sun does not evaporate the unpleasant odor.
Wooden sandbox in the yard Where to install the sandbox
The choice of place for children's activities is determined by several factors.
Folding sandbox The best ideas for building a children's sandbox with photos
The design of the play area with bulk material Often they are not simply equipped in the shape of a circle or square with triangular benches in the corners. If you apply a little imagination and skill, spend a little more time and building materials, the courtyard will be decorated with an original, recognizable object.
Construction of a children's sandbox with an awning Boys really like sandboxes in the form of cars. The box with sand is made into a rectangular shape, like the body of a truck. It is advisable to bury unnecessary tires on the sides. The cabin is attached to the end side of the tank, preferably on the south side - it also serves as protection from the sun.
Small sandbox made of wood with an awning Inside the plywood cabin there is a “dashboard” with a steering wheel and comfortable seats made of plastic or wood. The outside is painted as your imagination dictates, not forgetting about the headlights. Whether to make doors or not is at the discretion of the parents.
No less popular are “yachts” and “ships” with sand for children’s games.
The options are varied:
- a real boat (it could be an old, leaky punt) as a container for loose play material;
- a pentagonal elongated sandbox, where the “bow of the yacht” is lined with boards, where it will be convenient to sit down and lay out sand “cakes”;
- multi-level structure in the form pirate ship with sails, ropes, slides and steering wheel;
- a simple children's sandbox with the bow of a ship and a “cabin” behind, where children can play like in a house.
Children's sandbox Teremok is one of the most popular ideas, and everyone embodies it in their own way, depending on the skill and the building materials at hand.
Miracle island with palm tree and sides plastic bottles- such a sandbox should be in the shade, since the “palm tree” itself is not enough.
Construction of a children's sandbox made of wood A fungus in the form of a canopy over a sandbox is a “classic” form, but its shadow usually falls outside the container.
A multi-level labyrinth made of wooden chocks, combining several separate tanks with sand - convenient option for a family with several children. This will minimize the “possessive” ambitions of children.
Sandboxes of any free shape are also suitable for children's games if they are equipped with:
- tent;
- visor;
- canopy
What is important to know about paint
Paints and impregnations for wood processing are selected that are non-toxic and quick-drying. It is advisable to construct wooden sides from pre-prepared timber. Painting is also done at least a week before the baby and his mother move to the dacha, so that the varnish or paint has time to dry and does not stick to the child’s hands.
Small sandbox with canopy Ideally, use eco-paint based on natural resins. Facade paint and other suspensions for outdoor use resist rain and temperature changes well, but they are toxic, especially the first days after treatment. Nitroenamel is toxic, but dries quickly. Oil and acrylic paints Most often used to decorate a children's sandbox.
The sides can be colored or plain, but you can paint funny scenes on the seats. It could be a fun zoo or palms, little men or a road for toy cars carrying sand to a construction site among the forest and houses.
Small sandbox with sand protection and awning The simplest options for building a sandbox with your own hands
For any configuration playing place under the sand you need to prepare the bottom and remove the turf layer. Once upon a time, no one was involved in arranging the lower level of the sandbox, but today sanitary standards dictate their conditions. In addition, they crawl from the upper layers of the soil into the wet sand after a rainstorm. earthworms. Various microorganisms and helminth eggs can get into the loose substrate.
Sandbox in the form of a boat with an awning Therefore, it is advisable to make an intermediate layer around the perimeter of the bottom according to the following principle:
- pull the agrofibre, plastic film or an old tarpaulin, make holes in the corners for the drainage of rain, filling the sides to the brim;
- lay out a layer of broken porous bricks or remnants of paving slabs;
- The base of the sandbox is strengthened in the corners, where “legs” should be attached for digging into the ground.
Small sandbox with sand protection Common ways to make a sandbox with your own hands.
- The sides for bulk children's "construction" material are made from inverted plastic bottles, the containers are filled with soil, sand or clay, they are dug into the ground in a circle or in the shape of a rectangle, the containers are braided with thick wire to ensure the integrity of the structure.
Although this good alternative wooden sides, children need wooden benches for laying out sand figures and sitting. - Tires from heavy trucks, adapted for a children's sandbox, are another simple way to arrange a playground. Using large slate nails, the lower edge of the rubber is secured to a compacted area, the upper edge is carefully trimmed, leaving enough space for the seat, the outer surface of the tires is painted in bright color, a tarpaulin or film is laid on the bottom and covered with sifted sand, it is advisable to place a table and a bench nearby and pull up an awning.
- Do-it-yourself rectangular sandbox made of wood - classic version. You will need 4 identical pieces of board approximately 1.5 m each and up to 25 cm wide, 4 wedge-shaped bars of 40 cm each, 4 triangular pieces of wood. A children's sandbox can be made from prepared pieces of wood in 2-3 hours. Connect the boards for the sides at right angles with wedge-shaped bars using a screwdriver so that the flat edge of the bars is flush with the board, and the pointed one protrudes, connect all 4 corners and securely fasten the bars; when turned upside down, it should look like a low table with short legs. Then you need to prepare the site (remove the turf layer, lay brick or stretch agrofibre), dig small recesses for the pegs of the sides, put the sandbox in its place and dig in the base, nail the seats in the corners. Now you need to sand everything well wooden surfaces To prevent children from getting splinters while playing, paint the sandbox and fill it with sand after drying. The last step is to attach a beach umbrella or awning next to the sandbox. If you have skills in working with wood, then it is better to make a canopy in the shape of a fungus. The height should be such that adults can easily enter under it.
Wooden sandbox with backrests Additional equipment for the children's play area - benches or a table with a bench, wooden figurines or garden decor, a box for children's equipment and molds. The site can be improved by adding new elements. As the child grows up, some things will have to be removed and new elements and accessories added.
Video: How to make a children's sandbox yourself
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