Making a track from rubber tires
- We prepare the material. Used truck tires can be used for the path in the garden;
Cut out the surface. To lay out the garden path, you only need protectors, i.e. the part of the tire that is in contact with the road. It is separated with a sharp knife. The knife is periodically dipped in a solution of soap or oil. Then he cuts the tire more easily. This "trick" also makes cutting easier: it is advisable to move the mount behind the knife (a small crowbar with a bend at the end);
We make the basis for the track. After the tread has been separated from the side portions, the resulting ring is cut to form a tape. This tape will become the basis for covering the garden path. For laying a garden path, you will need not one (from 2 to 4 tapes), but several such tapes. It all depends on the width of the laid out track. A single tape can be used for the path between the beds;
Getting started with the installation. The ribbons are adjusted to length, then the edges are attached to the oiled bar. It is recommended to leave a small gap (1-2 cm) between the parts of the track. It is unacceptable to perform tile installation work on a rainy and cold day
It is important to start the installation process in dry weather. Only 3 days after laying the paving slabs, you can be absolutely sure that it is firmly adhered to the surface.
Note! It is recommended to lay the rubber track on damp soil. The bars will "sink" in the soil without bumps. In order for the rubber tile to "lay down" well, it is necessary to level the soil for laying it
This can be done by compacting gravel or creating a special "pillow" of concrete
In order for the rubber tile to "lay down" well, it is necessary to level the soil for its installation. This can be done by compacting gravel or by creating a special "pillow" of concrete.
Lay rubber tiles only on a firm and level surface. For example, on an asphalt base no more than 10 cm thick. Tiles cannot be laid on the sand. It will budge.
The tiles are laid out tightly to each other. To "adhere" them to each other, use a special rubber mastic or polyurethane glue.
Advice! Use tiles of different colors to create colorful designs.
Original garden figures
We have already studied some of the options, but now we turn to real fairy-tale characters that can appear at any dacha.
First of all, we present bears made of car tires, which are organically formed and installed, decorated and endowed in a special way. As you can see, next to them are cute flowers from plastic bottles, which we talked about recently.
Next, we have beautiful swans at the entrance to the summer cottage. This is a more delicate and time-consuming job that requires free time and some skills.
The next step is the caterpillar, which really is not simpler. This is a pretty figure of vertically mounted tires that fit snugly against each other at slightly different heights. Painting and simple decoration help complete the look.
At the very beginning of the article, we mentioned wooden horses and showed you a donkey made of car tires, but now we have come to a horse made of an old tire, the construction of which and complete design will take you no more than a couple of hours. Agree, this is not so much to create a favorite summer cottage toy for children or grandchildren. The figure is formed very simply - a tire is installed in a small hole, which is concreted. Further, it is made out and tinted, complemented by the head and mane, and immediately after that it becomes a pretty object in the exterior of the cottage.
Idea number 2. Figures from tires
Another type of garden tire crafts are a variety of unusual and intricate tire shapes.They will enliven your garden and improve the mood of all household members.
The figure of a swan is very popular. To make it, you need a tire without a steel cord. It must first be marked.
We will use a well-sharpened knife for cutting. Fix the swan's neck with a metal rod. At the final stage, we will cover the resulting product with white or black paint (depending on which swan you want - white or black).
It is enough just to create a funny horse, zebra or giraffe. Such figures will require installation of a medium-sized wooden bar in the ground along with a tire.
Crafts should be painted in colors corresponding to one or another representative of the fauna.
It is easy to turn old tires and basins into a frog or a cute turtle. A bit of imagination will help make interesting and unusual installations.
What are the benefits of tire trails
This is the most original way of arranging the local area. Unlike wood, rubber is more resistant to temperature extremes and moisture. Its other advantages include anti-slip coating, as well as shock absorption during movement, due to which it is more convenient to climb the slopes.
Old truck tires can be unscrewed and repainted. In terms of dimensional stability, they are not much inferior to new tires. Therefore, if you are looking for raw materials for garden paths at affordable prices, if not for free, there is no better option. In the device of low fences, delimiting several zones in the country at once, such coatings perform decorative functions. Returning to practical tasks, the first thing to note is:
- frost resistance;
- hydrophobicity;
- cushioning impacts when falling;
- easy maintenance, including the possibility of minor repairs;
- no significant costs during the installation period.
When choosing car tires, it is important to be guided by the physical properties of the products. For example, summer tires, thanks to their hard rubber, can withstand 40-degree heat and grip on all surfaces.
Longitudinal grooves on the tread promote high-quality drainage, thanks to which even the simplest paths last for years. Winter tires with large sipes are more suitable for decoration. It dries faster, and in the cold, unlike concrete and wooden coatings, it almost does not slip.
Decor
Painted surfaces increase the resistance of products to moisture, frost and ultraviolet light. In choosing such compositions, it is more logical to give preference to paints marked KCH-136, intended for rubber processing. They absorb up to 97% of the sun's rays and provide a perfectly smooth surface for painted parts. Due to the unique property of thixotropy, self-leveling of coatings is possible, and most importantly, thickening of paints at rest.
Complete drying of the layer occurs in a few hours. If you work at a temperature of +25 ° C, the treadmill can be used in 2-3 days. The remaining tires will serve as the basis for the hot-pressed rubber tile production. These coatings are convenient to use not only outdoors, but also in residential premises.
Handy tools for budget trails
Garden paths are traditionally laid along well-trodden paths, when in this way the issues of a short path, ease of movement, and reducing the distance to other objects are solved. For these purposes, you can use the material at hand.
This can be done at low cost by analyzing the resources at your disposal:
- remnants of building materials used in the construction of a house - crushed stone, fragments of decorative tiles, wood;
- trunks of sawn trees and thick branches obtained when renewing plantings in the garden, clearing the territory;
- bottles, glass and plastic, accumulated in the city or even collected in the nearest spontaneous garbage dumps;
- rubber tires that have fallen into disrepair and collected near the tire shop;
- wooden and plastic boxes assembled in any market;
- metal utensils that are no longer needed;
- old furniture taken to the country.
Wood, leftover building materials, and glass bottles are considered simple and affordable options. Penny raw materials, simplicity of the installation process, availability, relative durability quickly brought them to the leaders of the top rating of garden paths, which can be quickly equipped with your own hands at low cost. For those who come to the country house to relax and unwind, this is the most suitable solution.
Arguments in favor of a tire garden path
There are many interesting and creative ideas for using used car tires. Craftsmen use this material to make household items, create toys for children's outdoor playgrounds, carve garden figures for flower beds and lawns. However, the most practical craftsmen build with their own hands a stylish and neat garden path from old tires, in the process of working on which they use their imagination and imagination in order to find unique ideas and add notes of originality to the garden landscape design.
An artistic walkway has several practical advantages. Among them:
1. Resistance to loads and the action of the environment
The tire is a wear-resistant and durable material. He shows resistance to the action of a number of negative factors:
- temperature differences;
- frost;
- precipitation;
- high humidity;
- physical wear and tear;
- the movement of soil on the site.
Therefore, the constructed trail will retain its appearance and functional qualities even after hot summers, cold winters and rainy off-seasons.
2. Affordable project cost
To build a trail of any configuration, the owners of the summer cottage do not need to prepare for signing solid receipts at the cash desks of hardware stores. They can find all the materials necessary for work on their site or borrow from their neighbors in the hacienda. In addition, using their own labor resources in their work and without resorting to the help of contractors, private developers will open up an additional reserve to save the family budget.
3. Easy to work with the material
Using a sharp knife, the tires can be shaped to any desired shape by cutting out blanks according to the selected template. Developers can also use the tires entirely to achieve high speed paving in their garden.
4. Ease of maintenance
Overhaul and maintenance of the trail made of tires is minimized. The owners of the garden only need to periodically sweep the dirt from the surface of the path and wash the tires with water from a hose so that they retain their appearance.
5. Compliance with safety requirements
When building paths in the country, craftsmen make sure that their surface is stable, non-slip and safe. Car tires allow you to meet all the requirements of the coating. After precipitation, they dry out quickly and do not collect water, making the passage along the trail convenient and comfortable at any time of the year.
You may be interested in an article on how to pave a garden path with plastic bottles.
Separate curbs
Rubber tires are an excellent material for constructing fences of various heights. Most often they are used to fence a children's playground or flower bed. In the process of making curbs, it is enough to cut the tire into two parts. This can be done with a knife or jigsaw. The resulting pieces are cut off the side and dig into the ground.To give the finished product an original appearance, you can paint it, apply some drawings or patterns.
It should be noted that construction technologies do not stand still, but are constantly developing. Recently, ready-made roll coatings, which are made from recycled rubber, have become popular. They do not cause difficulties in installation, easily roll out over the surface and have an elegant appearance.
The use of car tires for arranging tracks on this site is a simple, affordable and practical solution that does not require large time and financial costs.
Manufacturing methods
The plastic material is lightweight and easy to process. There are several ways to process tires, the choice of which depends on skill, availability of tools and preference.
For the arrangement of the territory, it is recommended to use winter tires, which are distinguished by their characteristics and resistance to temperature extremes.
From whole tires
With the help of rubber tires, you can equip the trail on the relief terrain. To do this, you need to decide on the laying route, the amount of material
In this case, it is important that the structure is securely fixed on the base. Tires are laid flat on the surface, deepened into the ground
By filling the holes with turf or a mixture of sand and gravel, you can create a ladder path. To do this, the tires are laid flat, starting from the low part of the site and built up. This type of laying does not take much time and allows you to equip pedestrian traffic between the house and the gazebo, lake, recreation area.
From tires, you can lay out the track in 2 parallel rows, with alternate laying. The side of the tire becomes slippery when wet, so it is recommended to be careful in rainy weather. Such a track can be dismantled at any time or elements can be swapped to create a new design.
From whole tires, you can equip a hedge. To do this, simply stack them on top of each other. Complex structures require the use of pipes in which holes are pre-drilled through which the wire is pulled.
The lower ball of the wheels is buried in the ground, and the upper rows are strung on a wire. The holes in the tires are made with an awl. The fence does not require any special maintenance. It can be washed with water using a hose, painted in any color.
The used tire fence is multifunctional. She can protect from the wind, annoying animals. When adding decorative elements, it can look attractive. For example, you can place flower pots in cavities, paint structural elements, apply graffiti. The cavities of whole tires can be covered with fertile soil and flowers and greens can be grown in them.
The old tire can be used for the equipment of the reservoir. To install the structure, you will need a large-diameter tire, waterproof film, scissors, a knife, and glue. You can use a tractor tire that can hold 30 liters of water.
After surface preparation, structural elements are laid, fixed, and the seams are treated with a sealant. The pool can be refilled after it is completely dry.
Of rubber bands
When constructing paths in the garden, you will need to choose tires according to the shape of the path. For the arrangement of wide garden alleys, you will need cutting strips from truck tires. Passenger car tires are used when paving narrow paths.
To obtain the tape, the tread blade is cut. To keep the workpieces in shape, they are nailed to wooden blocks before laying. Depending on the width of the track, the resulting blanks are stacked in 1 or more rows. With the help of a mallet, the base is deepened into the ground.
To ensure better adhesion to the surface, the soil is moistened and compacted using special tools. To detect and eliminate possible defects, it is recommended to walk on the canvas. After shrinkage, the track will retain its stability and shape for a long time.
Making a track from tires
If you are not the happy owner of a car, you can contact a car repair shop for material. Tires are also selected depending on the option chosen for the path. For wide strips, it is better to use material from trucks, for steps - the same size. The varied composition is suitable for the tiled type, you still have to cut it.
Layout of the tracks
The first stage of any construction is planning. You need to estimate the approximate amount of raw materials required, based on the width, length and number of trails in the country. Then you should draw a layout diagram on paper, mark all dimensions. Be sure to consider future decor, for example, lanterns. It is also necessary to consider combining paths with drainage and irrigation systems in the garden and vegetable garden.
Required materials and tools
So, the necessary tires have been selected and delivered, all calculations have been prepared.
Did you know? The largest tires were manufactured by Bridgestone for the BelAZ dump truck. Their weight is 5.5 tons and their diameter is over 4 meters.
To work, you will need the following tools and materials:
- jigsaw;
- hacksaw;
- construction knife;
- shovel;
- axe;
- nails;
- roulette;
- marker;
- wooden beams.
Paving
The rubber is flexible, so any bumps or bumps will be visible immediately after installation. The first step will be clearing vegetation and leveling the installation site.
Learn how to step path on the lawn.
Paving instructions:
- A recess is made on the leveled ground. The size depends on the structure of the soil: on heavy clay soil - about 15 cm, on loose soil - up to 25 cm.
- Next, a layer of sand is poured, on top of it - a layer of gravel. You need to fall asleep so that the rubber is not completely level with the surface, but protrudes slightly.
- Separate the tread from the sidewall and rim with a jigsaw. This is done with all the material.
- Further, if there is tape laying, cuts of 5-7 cm are made on each side on the strips opposite each other so that they fit snugly on the pillow.
- To make slabs, the strips are cut into equal lengths of the desired shape.
- Wooden beams are laid along the path. Under the slabs, the bars are pressed into the pillow in all directions.
- Rubber blanks are stuffed on them.
- When creating stairs, start from the bottom flight. You can dig in tires in one row or increase the number if the territory allows. For reliability, the tire is deepened by a third of the height.
- The next one is dug in on top of the previous one, covering part of it.
- After laying, the soil is poured inside, sand and tamped. The top layer is made of gravel so that walking is safe in rainy weather.
Curb creation
To give the structure a finished look, and in addition, to strengthen it from the sides, a curb is paved. The easiest option is to dig in the same rubber in an upright position, securing it with metal staples. The remains of wooden beams and stakes, reinforcement are also used.
Important! If you wish to apply several layers, it is recommended to dilute the paint to a more liquid state with white spirit before work.
After the construction of the summer cottage, unused bricks or stone may remain. Since rubber is durable, a low fence is often made of concrete, poured into a pre-prepared formwork.
Painting
For painting the path, a special rubber paint is used, marked KCH-136. The enamel has a high resistance to water (fresh and even sea), to frost down to -30 ° C, to ultraviolet light. It will have to be updated in 4–5 years. Apply paint to the degreased surface with a brush or roller. Provided that work is carried out in temperature conditions of + 20 ° C and above, it will dry out in 3-4 hours.
Pool from an old tire
An interesting option is a pool made from an old tire.For such a structure, you will need to look for a large tire used on a large tractor or special equipment.
It is not difficult to prepare the pool. The job will be to attach the material to the tire, which forms a sealed bottom, resting on a solid surface.
To work, you will need the following materials and tools:
- Waterproof material;
- Rubber glue;
- Degreasing agent;
- Putty sealant;
- Scissors.
Since the bottom of the pool will consist of a thin material, you should pre-select a place for installation, in which there will be no sharp stones, branches and other objects that could damage the bottom or cause injury. On the other hand, this area should not be soft. Otherwise, the glued material will surely come off at the seam.
At the first stage, it will be necessary to prepare the surfaces of the elements to be glued, in the place of their future contact. To do this, you need to strip them of fat using any suitable means.
Further, the cleaned surfaces are greased with glue and connected. At the same time, do not feel sorry for him, since the excess can be removed, and if there is a shortage, the pool can leak. When the glue has set, you will need to turn the wheel over so that the seam is under pressure.
A day later, the place of contact with the inside of the pool is treated with a putty sealant. After an additional 24 hours, you can pour water inside and enjoy bathing in hot weather.
Photo of country crafts from tires
The tires, standing in a row, cut in half, serve as a very convenient bicycle parking. Elastic rubber will hold any wheel size.
If the old tire is on the rim, there is no need to dismantle it. After a short work with a jigsaw, the wheel will become a reliable support for an unusual flowerpot.
Aggressive piranha, fixed on a stalk in the middle of the garden, will scare away thrushes and other impudent fans of dacha plantings.
A donkey moving a flower bed on wheels serves as a very non-trivial country installation, which will be appreciated by any guest of a country house.
If there is a swing for people, then why not make a swing for flowers. Suddenly they will begin to bloom better!
The swans are already in place. Apparently there will be a lake soon!
Pink flamingos will surely become a favorite of all small households.
Crocodile from an old tire
Video "Garden paths from old car tires"
From this video you will learn how to make garden paths from old car tires with your own hands:
Rubber bands
The process of making a track from rubber bands involves the following steps:
At the initial stage, the material is prepared. These can be tires from both cars and trucks (depending on the area of the site and the original idea).
The surface is cut. This step is due to the fact that only a tread is required to make the track. It can be removed with a sharp knife, which must be soaked in oil or soapy water from time to time.
As a result of the separation of the tread, a ring is obtained, which is cut in such a way that a tape is obtained - the basis for the future track. The number of tapes depends on the width of the future track.
All tapes must be adjusted in length and their edges must be attached to a bar that has been pre-oiled. Experts recommend leaving a gap of 1-2 cm between the parts of the track
It is important that the installation process is carried out in dry and warm weather.
Before laying the rubber plates, it is worth carefully leveling the ground and, if necessary, compacting it (the surface must be firm and even). Laying rubber plates on the sand is not allowed, as they will budge.A special polyurethane adhesive is used to bond the tiles together.
Whole tires
Whole tires are most often used for arranging ladder tracks. This option is relevant for sites that have a certain elevation, for example, if there is a descent to a pond, river or other body of water in the country.
In this case, the tires are laid out on the cleared and prepared soil in a horizontal position. This is done in two rows, while the tires are slightly sunk into the ground, and soil is poured into the holes. Thus, the finished structure is more durable and reliable. To prevent the path from becoming slippery and traumatic in rainy weather, it should be covered with gravel.
Separate curbs
Rubber tires are an excellent material for constructing fences of various heights. Most often they are used to fence a children's playground or flower bed. In the process of making curbs, it is enough to cut the tire into two parts. This can be done with a knife or jigsaw. The resulting pieces are cut off the side and dig into the ground. To give the finished product an original appearance, you can paint it, apply some drawings or patterns.
It should be noted that construction technologies do not stand still, but are constantly developing. Recently, ready-made roll coatings, which are made from recycled rubber, have become popular. They do not cause difficulties in installation, easily roll out over the surface and have an elegant appearance. Such a coating spreads over asphalt or concrete; using it on the ground will not provide proper adhesion to the surface, as a result of which the track will have a shorter service life.
The use of car tires for arranging tracks on this site is a simple, affordable and practical solution that does not require large time and financial costs.