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How one mum used an old car tyre to create a stunning ottoman

What a difference! - by Olivia Hart
  • 01 Sep 2020

Think an old car tyre belongs at the dump? Think again. 

WATCH: How to turn an old car tyre into an ottoman 

Turns out it's super easy to upcycle unwanted old items. 

Interiors stylist Zoe Gilpin shows how with a few simple items from Bunnings, you can transform a dirty old tyre into a stunning ottoman.

And it will likely outlast any ottoman from Kmart. 

Better Homes and Gardens Online got the low-down on Zoe's incredible transformation.

Tyre with round plywood top

Before: A custom-cut round piece of plywood is attached to the top of the tyre

Instagram: Zoe Gilpin Interior Decorator
Finished tyre to ottoman

After: A boho-inspired textural statement piece

Instagram: Zoe Gilpin Interior Decorator

Materials

  • Tyre
  • Gorilla clear epoxy glue
  • 2 x 50cm pre-cut pieces of round plywood from eBay
  • Expanding foam
  • Cotton rope
  • Raffia trim
Measuring wood with tape

Measuring length for coil

Instagram: Zoe Gilpin Interior Decorator

Here's how

  • Order 2 x 50cm pre-cut pieces of plywood from eBay, can get custom sizes from sellers. I went with 50cm. 
  • Using Gorilla clear epoxy glue, attach pre-cut piece of round ply to one side of the tyre. (Tip! For maximum bonding strength, mix the epoxy with the supplied wooden paddle and then apply to your surface.)
  • Fill the tyre with expanding foam for added support, using epoxy to glue the second board to the tyre.
  • Using Gorilla clear grip glue, coil some cotton rope and glue it together to make a starting point for the ottoman.
  • Attach the small coil to the centre of the top plywood piece with super glue.
  • Use wood glue to coil the rope around itself until the entire tyre is covered. (Tip! The wood glue has a tough grip once dried and you can use it on both the ply parts and the rubber).
  • To add some interest, finish the ottoman by applying a strip of raffia trim with the Gorilla clear grip glue.

The final result? A boho-inspired statement piece that transforms the living room. 

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