Tiki Bar Assembly Instructions

You can enjoy the luxury of paradise without having to move to the Caribbean. The distinct look of the tiki bar brings tropical paradise to backyard pool parties and cookouts everywhere. With some basic instructions, tiki bars are simple to make. You can make your own island getaway with a few tools, bamboo poles, palm panels and a table. The cost is minimal and with the help of an assistant it only takes a few hours.

• 1

  Measure 1 inch down from the top of each of the bamboo poles. Center and mark the spot. Drill a hole completely through to the other side of each pole. Center and drill a hole through each end of two of the 1-foot-by-3-foot boards.

• 2

  Attach one of the 1-foot-by-3-foot boards horizontally to the front of one of the 5-foot bamboo poles by inserting a 6-inch bolt through the board and pole. Screw the nut onto the end of the bolt. Tighten the nut with pliers. The board should be flush with the top of the pole. Repeat this process and attach the opposite end to the second 5-foot bamboo pole.

• 3

  Attach one of the 1-foot-by-3-foot boards horizontally to the front of one of the 7-foot bamboo poles by inserting a 6-inch bolt through the board and pole. Screw the nut onto the end of the bolt. Tighten the nut with the pliers. The board should be flush with the top of the pole. Repeat this process and attach the opposite end to the second 7-foot bamboo pole.

• 4

  Insert each of the two 5-foot bamboo poles into a 5-gallon bucket. Center each pole in the bucket. Fill the bucket with sand to secure the pole. This is the front of the tiki hut.

• 5

  Insert each of the two 7-foot bamboo poles into a 5-gallon bucket. Place these two buckets 6 feet behind the 5-foot bamboo poles. Center each pole in the bucket. Fill the buckets with sand to secure the poles. This is the rear of the tiki hut.

• 6

  Align one end of a 6-foot-long, 1-foot-by-3-foot board with the top of one of the 5-foot bamboo poles. Align the opposite end with the top of the 7-foot bamboo pole. Attach each end of the 1-foot-by-3-foot boards to the top of the bamboo poles with the hammer and nails. Have an assistant hold the poles securely in place. This joins the front of the hut to the rear of the hut. The lumber should be centered over the tops of the poles. Repeat on the opposite side.

• 7

  Measure 1 1/2 feet from the edge of the roof frame. Lay a 6-foot-long, 1-foot-by-3-foot across the top of the frame at this point. Attach the board to the frame on both ends with the hammer and nails. Measure 1 1/2 feet from this board. Attach another 6-foot-long, 1-foot-by-3-foot board to the top of the frame with the hammer and nails. There should be a support board every 1 1/2 feet on the top of the roof frame.

• 8

  Position four palm panels on the top of the roof. Use the staple gun to secure them to the boards.

• 9

  Paint the 5-gallon buckets with tropical colors.

• 10

  Set the 2-foot-by-4-foot rectangular table at the front of the tiki hut. Position the three bar stools on the outside of the table.