How to Turn Two Chairs Into a Bench

There may come a time when, at a picnic, party or family get-together, more guests show up than you were expecting, and you find you are short on seating. There's no need to fret or turn guests away, especially if they've brought along a wonderful casserole or dessert! Make a temporary bench, which will seat three or four guests, out of two study wooden chairs and a long 2 by 4.

Things You'll Need

• Two wooden chairs with wooded seats
• 1 8-foot long 4 by 6 piece of lumber
• 2 non-slip rubber bath or shower mats, 2 by 2 feet min.
• Paper towels or cloth (optional)

Instructions

1. Position two wooden chairs with wooden seats facing each other about 5 feet apart.

2. Center a non-slip rubber mat on the seat of each chair. The best mats to use are non-slip bathtub or shower mats. These have suction cups on the bottom that will adhere themselves to the seats of the chairs.

3. Position the 4 by 6 board between the two chairs, with the ends of the board on the chair seats. Place each end of the board all the way to the back of the seat, touching the back of the chair. This will help keep the board from slipping.

Tips & Warnings

• For additional non-slip stability, moisten a paper towel or cloth with water and dampen the surfaces of the chair seats just before placing the rubber mats on them.

• Never use the board between two chairs without using the non-slip rubber mats. If the mats aren't there to stop the board from sliding, your guests could be injured.

• Never use plastic lawn chairs as they aren't strong enough to hold the weight of the board or your guests.