I am planning on building my wife a potting bench and would appreciate any recommendations or input that anyone would like to share.
The potting bench would be in our walk-out basement during the winter and early spring season where it would be used to start garden seedlings and for other tasks. In the summertime through autumn, it will be located on our connected covered patio where it will serve in a decorative role and for functional purposes during gatherings and such. It is unlikely to have direct exposure to our mixed Ohio weather.
I am planning on using standard borg lumber 2×4, 2×6, 4×4 and 1×4, 1×6 (ponderosa pine) and a treated lattice panel. Is there any reason this wouldn't be suitable wood for the project?
For a finish I am planning on using Behr Premium Low Lustre Interior/Exterior Porch and Patio Floor Paint for durability since it will have some potting activities taking place on it (though for the dirty activities, there will likely be a shallow plastic container to catch dirt and such). Will this paint be a good choice for this role?
Attached is a picture of the basic design / appearance that I am going for though there may be some modifications made in the process, as well as the addition of a set of wheels (removable) and extended handles (that can be removed or recessed into the unit when not needed) to facilitate moving the unit.
The potting bench would be in our walk-out basement during the winter and early spring season where it would be used to start garden seedlings and for other tasks. In the summertime through autumn, it will be located on our connected covered patio where it will serve in a decorative role and for functional purposes during gatherings and such. It is unlikely to have direct exposure to our mixed Ohio weather.
I am planning on using standard borg lumber 2×4, 2×6, 4×4 and 1×4, 1×6 (ponderosa pine) and a treated lattice panel. Is there any reason this wouldn't be suitable wood for the project?
For a finish I am planning on using Behr Premium Low Lustre Interior/Exterior Porch and Patio Floor Paint for durability since it will have some potting activities taking place on it (though for the dirty activities, there will likely be a shallow plastic container to catch dirt and such). Will this paint be a good choice for this role?
Attached is a picture of the basic design / appearance that I am going for though there may be some modifications made in the process, as well as the addition of a set of wheels (removable) and extended handles (that can be removed or recessed into the unit when not needed) to facilitate moving the unit.