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I'm planning to build something similar to this. How do you ensure the strength of a bench so it can withstand a few hundred kg?

Second question, how do you achieve the brick/plaster look? Is there a way to fake it?

 

[Larsa]

I had made a frame in, for example, 45x70 raw timber, and then covered it with MDF. Screw and glue it, and it becomes super strong.

I am doubtful about getting a plaster-like surface. I've seen some plaster-like paint that you roll on and it becomes rough, but whether it's nice or not, I'll leave unsaid...

 

[Larsa]

Found this, maybe it works.... http://www.alcro.se/Inomhus/Arbetsomraden/Vaggar/Vaggar-med-struktur/Strukturmedel-fin-och-medium/

 

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awesome, thanks!