How to Make Your Own DIY Ice Rink for $150
An arctic blast has blanketed most of the country and while many are digging themselves out the snow and staying indoors, Jerry Wade found the perfect opportunity to create his own backyard ice rink. While it’s not one of the easiest DIY projects, Wade was able to complete his ice rink in only eight hours over the course of two weeks and spent less than $150. Wade told us it was his first time building a backyard rink, but says this won’t be his last — he plans on making it 40x40 next year. To become the most popular house in the neighborhood this winter, follow these 10 steps for a DIY ice rink.
Step 1: purchase several 1x4’s
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Step 2: outline the rink
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Step 3: use 1x2x18 stakes to hold up the perimeter
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No need for perfection
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Step 4: screw the boards into the stakes
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Wade said he made the screws flush so they “wouldn’t interfere with the liner.”
Your ice rink should be starting to take shape
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Step 5: make sure the ground is level
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Step 6: add OSB (oriented stand board) to give the rink height
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Step 7: add a plastic liner so the water won’t seep into the ground
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Step 8: fill your rink with water
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Step 9: give it time to freeze
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Step 10: time to skate!
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