He Turned This Old Clawfoot Bathtub Into Something Incredible!

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2/13 Step 1: Find an old, cheap bathtub.
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3/13 Step 2: Remove the feet, then sandblast the exterior.
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4/13 Step 3: Start to cut the tub's side. After trying a few different power tools, the user found that the angle grinder worked best for him.
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5/13 Step 4: Remove the cut panel.
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6/13 Step 5: Use a grinding disc, then a sanding disc, to clean up the edges.
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7/13 Step 6: Prime the tub's exterior and its feet.
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8/13 Step 7: Paint the tub's exterior with your colour of choice.
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9/13 Step 8: Paint the detached feet separately. Once they're dry, you can reattach them.
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10/13 Step 9: Sand the tub's exterior and feet. Apply the final layer of paint after.
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11/13 Step 10: You can create the cushion with foam padding, and then upholster it with a fabric of your choice to add some flair.
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12/13 Step 11: "Oooh!" and "Aaah!" over your new bathtub sofa!
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13/13 Your quirky couch is now ready for reading, sipping your morning coffee, or catching up with a friend!
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Here's a DIY hack that you need to try!

Tons of crafty people are salvaging old clawfoot bathtubs and transforming them into beautiful — and fully functional — sofas.

Source: www.instructables.com

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