Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Wall Fountains - Discover More About Do-it-yourself Wall Fountains

By George Harris


Not a lot of people are well-versed in wall fountains that are commonly known as vertical fountains. Wall water features are generally indoors and also outdoors water features as it does not need a lot of space. Almost all wall water features may very well be focal points on a patio, in the garden or in your house. The fact remains that wall water fountains provide awesome advantages. It is regarded as a source of comfort as well as tension reliever for individuals that listen and enjoy the water fall down the water fountain. There's something about the appearance as well as sound of water that's generally very satisfying to anyone who are exposed to it. Everyone loves to enjoy water falls like the renowned fountain attraction in Bellagio, Las Vegas Nevada.

If you're a water lover who is contemplating affixing a wall water fountain in the home then read on. This post will illustrate that anybody can set up wall water feature quickly. It doesn't need a lot of supplies or perhaps a lot of time to complete. When you're willing to get the required pieces and build them as discussed, you can create your very own indoor water fountain that you're going to enjoy for years to come.

First you must find the focal point wall within your patio where it would be preferable to suspend the actual water fountain. And then measure and cut a 1/2-inch thick sheet of marine plywood to fit the size of the wall water fountain. Bolt six inch square of marine plyboard to the 2 top corners to another plywood with one inch decking screw. The side of the plywood with the blocks is going to be rear of the fountain. Drill a 3/4-inch opening in the center of the plywood which will then be part of the water spout. Paint the raw sides of the plyboard and the wood clock using waterproofing paint. Keep in mind to decide on a colored waterproofing paint that will look well with the motif of your wall fountain. Then wait for the paint to dry.

Next, glue the stones over the plyboard, make sure not to cover up the small drilled hole. Then apply waterproof construction adhesive over the rocks and then let it dry for at least forty-eight hours. Place a rectangular concrete planter underneath the wall where you want to hang the fountain. Make sure it is at the very least 12 inches deep and a little bit wider than the width of the wall water feature. Afterwards, cut a piece of plastic sheet for the lining within the planter container. Position the plastic to the concrete with waterproof construction glue. Allow the glue to dry. Attach them on the wood blocks in the back of the plywood. Install the brackets of the wall mounts on the wall. Make sure that one or both of the brackets are affixed to a wall stud.

Ensure that the building wall fountains aren't that hard. Immediately after you position the wall fountain, position the submersible water fountain pump in the planter. Fill up the planter with water. Start the pump. The water is going to move from the planter to the spout on the water feature and back to the planter.




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