How to Build a Tiki Bar (page 2 of 4)
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Here's How You Do It:
- Step 1: Determine Size of Structure page 1
- Step 2: Cut Walls for Bar page 1
- Step 3: Cut Inner Shelves page 1
- Step 4: Cut Top and Bottom Pieces page 1
- Step 5: Assemble Bar Sections page 1
- Step 6: Attach Bar Sections current page
- Step 7: Measure and Cut Plywood for Countertops current page
- Step 8: Install Countertops current page
- Step 9: Attach Posts for Roof current page
- Step 10: Add Bamboo Facade current page
- Step 11: Attach Frame for Roof page 3
- Step 12: Build Base for Roof Structure page 3
- Step 13: Attach Post for Height of Roof page 3
- Step 14: Attach Posts to Roof Frame page 3
- Step 15: Cut and Attach Support Posts page 3
- Step 16: Add Plywood Slats to Roof page 4
- Step 17: Cover Roof With Plastic page 4
- Step 18: Attach Thatching page 4
- Step 19: Secure Roof page 4
- Step 20: Finish Posts page 4
Step 6: Attach Bar Sections
Dry fit the three sections together. Measure and cut the plywood for the face of each bar section. Miter cut the adjoining sides. Attach the plywood to the bar sections using glue and framing nails. Move the bar into its permanent place and nail the three sections together. (It might be too heavy to move after you attach the three sections together.) Use L brackets to attach the sections together.
Step 7: Measure and Cut Plywood for Countertops
Determine how many inches of overhang you’d like on the front and back of the bar. Before attaching countertop to the bar sections, mark the top of the bar base at each corner where you’ll be placing the posts for the roof. Measure and cut out the four holes at each corner of countertop to allow for 4x4 posts. Dry fit the countertop through the posts to make sure they fit.
Step 8: Install Countertops
Attach the countertops to the bar sections with glue and nail them on from the bottom.
Step 9: Attach Posts for Roof
Spread glue into the post holes in the countertop. Insert the posts into the hole and hold it level while someone else nails it into place from underneath. For extra support, nail a piece of plywood to the underside of the bar up through the post.
Step 10: Add Bamboo Facade
Sheath the face of the bar base. We used bamboo panels that we fastened to the plywood with finish nails.
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