Alfresco outdoor kitchen bench

[Lmassih]

Alfresco Kitchen Bench

Build a outdoor kitchen bench. As we have a glass window splash back inside the kitchen, when we cook it tends to get very dirty especially when using oil. So we decided to built this in our alfresco to avoid the mess on the splash back. 

Note: we didn't take that many progress photos (disappointed) 

Materials

16mm Hardwood Timber

40x95mm Treated Pine 

50x75mm Treated Pine

Timber Screws 40mmx10g

3mm Aluminium Sheet

Dulux Weather Shield Primer 

Dulux Weather Shield White 

Gorilla Wood Glue

Selleys Clear Silicon 

Tools

Drop Saw 

Circular Saw (timber and aluminium blade)

Tape measure

methylated Spirit 

Drill

Counter Sink Bit

Hammer drill 

6mm masonry bit 

Green plugs 

wafer head screws 25mm

Steps

Step 1

Went to the drawing board and worked out how much we needed for the space as we were limited as the alfresco is small. 

Cut all my timber to size. Started to glue and screw up all the frame work.  Cut the 16mm hardwood for the bench top. Originally planned to have doors but we changed our minds and kept it open.  Once all was screwed together, measured up what was required to cut the aluminium side panels and splash back. 

Step 2

When we cut the aluminium panels we used methylated spirits to spray on the cutting blade while cutting to keep it cool and not overheat and blunt the blade. We dry fit the panels on and measured where to counter sink and screw the panel on after applying the silicon underneath. 

Step 3

Screwed the frame into the brick work to avoid movement. Using green plugs and 120mm timber screws. 

Splash back mounted to the wall and screwed into the brick work for support, using the 25mm wafer screws. 

We installed a mini bar fridge and portable gas unit, which we use to cook on. 

[EricL]

Hello @Lmassih 

Thank you for sharing the plans and steps you took to assemble this fantastic kitchen bench. its aluminium outer skin will pretty much guarantee years of service.  

Eric