Grab old skateboards, the street-chic accessories of your youth, and transform them into furniture and decor. Rather than purchase skateboard-themed decor, use your DIY skills and save money when you create your own skateboard table, chair, clock, lamp, shelf and sign. Your upcycled skateboard decor will impress friends and rekindle memories associated with your boards.
None of the DIY skateboard projects outlined below use skateboard wheels, so make sure you have a cordless drill or screwdriver handy to remove them. Each recycled skateboard idea comes with an instructional video to guide you through the process of transforming a vintage skateboard into an impressive and practical piece of art. Use the instructions as a guide, but put your own spin on colors and designs to make each piece unique.
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How to make a coffee table with skateboards
Chic and functional, this coffee table constructed from skateboards will become the envy of your guests. Arm yourself with three vintage skateboards, two 20-inch-long furring strips, two pairs of top straight plates and four table legs. Follow the step-by-step instructions here to transform your old skateboards into a coffee table.
Chic and functional, this coffee table constructed from skateboards will become the envy of your guests. Arm yourself with three vintage skateboards, two 20-inch-long furring strips, two pairs of top straight plates and four table legs. Follow the step-by-step instructions here to transform your old skateboards into a coffee table.
How to make a chair with skateboards
Finally, here's the ideal upcycled chair for a bedroom or dorm room. Attach two steel bench brackets to two skateboard decks. Use one skateboard for back support and the other for the seat. Learn how to attach the legs of the skateboard chair here.
Finally, here's the ideal upcycled chair for a bedroom or dorm room. Attach two steel bench brackets to two skateboard decks. Use one skateboard for back support and the other for the seat. Learn how to attach the legs of the skateboard chair here.
How to make a hanging lamp with a skateboard
Shed some light on the importance of your skateboard by transforming it into a lamp. Use brackets to attach a hanging lamp light cord to the top and middle of the skateboard. Learn how to attach the light cord and mount the skateboard to the wall here.
Shed some light on the importance of your skateboard by transforming it into a lamp. Use brackets to attach a hanging lamp light cord to the top and middle of the skateboard. Learn how to attach the light cord and mount the skateboard to the wall here.
How to make a clock with a skateboard
Do you still have a favorite skateboard at home that you don't use? Transform your skateboard into a clock for a bedroom, garage or man cave. Learn how to attach a clock movement mechanism and mount the skateboard clock to a wall here.
Do you still have a favorite skateboard at home that you don't use? Transform your skateboard into a clock for a bedroom, garage or man cave. Learn how to attach a clock movement mechanism and mount the skateboard clock to a wall here.
How to make a shelf with a skateboard
Choose a skateboard with an interesting deck, so anyone sitting will be able to view that cool shelf underside. Attach two shelf-mounting brackets to the skateboard deck, then attach the brackets to the wall. Follow step-by-step instructions here.
Choose a skateboard with an interesting deck, so anyone sitting will be able to view that cool shelf underside. Attach two shelf-mounting brackets to the skateboard deck, then attach the brackets to the wall. Follow step-by-step instructions here.
How to make a sign with a skateboard
Gather a pencil, ruler, paint, sponges and brushes. Paint the board a solid color, and draw an abstract design or logo on the deck. Attach a plastic electrical project box, which will allow you to mount your skateboard sign to the wall. Get visual step-by-step instructions here.
Gather a pencil, ruler, paint, sponges and brushes. Paint the board a solid color, and draw an abstract design or logo on the deck. Attach a plastic electrical project box, which will allow you to mount your skateboard sign to the wall. Get visual step-by-step instructions here.
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