How to Make Sturdy Umbrella Stands for Under $15

In this tutorial I will show you how to make sturdy umbrella stands for under $15.

We recently added a pool and deck to our home and added some tables with chairs along with umbrellas to the mix. My concern was the wind, and also what if I wanted to move an umbrella to provide a little shade when I am laying out on the day. A little shade to cover my face for instance.

So I needed something to hold the umbrella and I didn't want to spend $80 on an umbrella holder. I like to MAKE things and I wanted to see if I could get by cheaper.

What you will need.

1. A Pot ( like a flower pot) You can get these at any Lawn and Garden or hardware store, even Wal-Mart. I have seen some for as little as $5 that are plastic.

2. Some PVC pipe. I had some lying around, but you can get a 10' piece for around $4 at your local hardware store. I used 1-1/2 inch pipe

3. A bag of quickcrete. I bought an 80 pound bag that did both of my pots equally. The bag was only $5 at the local hardware store.

4. A hacksaw or other cutting device to cut the pvc pipe with

5. Wheelbarrow or something to mix the concrete in.

6. A Hoe or other garden tool to mix the concrete.

Now lets begin.

Step 1: Cut Your Pipes

I had two pots around the house and I cleaned them out and put my pipe in the pot and marked where I wanted to cut with a marker. For me it was about an inch over the top of the pot.

I used a hacksaw, but you can use anything that will cut the PVC pipe to the length you specified for yourself.

I positioned it in the center and then used painters tape to hold it in place so that I could pour the concrete in the pot around the pipe.

Step 2: Mix the Concrete

With your wheelbarrow or other container to mix concrete in, empty your bag of mix and add water according to the directions on the bag.

I made mine match a consistency of peanut butter.

Step 3: Pour Into the Pots

Next you will pour the concrete into the pots slowly, being careful not to rush. Pour a little on each side of the pipe.

Use a painters stick or something to help spread the concrete around the pipe.

Step 4: After the Pour

After the pour is complete, you can remove the tape and if your mix is good the pipe will not move easily.

Now is a good time to add some marbles or something into the top of the concrete to add flare to your creation.

Step 5: Drill Some Drainage Holes

There may come a time when it rains and will fill it up if its not smooth level with the top of the pot. I took a 1/8th drill bit and drilled several holes to allow the water to drain right down the middle of the pipe and out the bottom.

Step 6: Finished Product

Nice! You just made some decorative portable umbrella stands on the cheap!

These way about 50 pounds a piece.

Comments

[kuryepera]

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[JaclynW3]

How does the umbrella pole stay put?

[digeratimvp]

We put umbrellas up after each use, they slide in a piece of PVC on the back of the deck. While they are out if you want them to stay put for a long time, I have a hole drilled through the bottom of the umbrella into the PVC, with a nail pushed through it.

[LJWC]

1. Perhaps put duct tape on the bottom of the pvc pipe for a quick fix to prevent water accumulated in pipe from flowing through pot drainage hole? Or even use a pvc cap at the bottom?
2. Sometimes umbrellas lift in winds - that happens occasionally, especially if not alert (or remember) to close the umbrella when it's gusting. I am going to make this but add a couple of screws to the body of the pvc that secure the umbrella shaft.
3. Now just need to find the right size/shape container to fit a half round umbrella without making too large a footprint!

[digeratimvp]

We put umbrellas up after each use, they slide in a piece of PVC on the back of the deck. While they are out if you want them to stay, I have a hole drilled through the bottom of the umbrella into the PVC, with a nail pushed through it. Simple.

[LJWC]

What diameter in the pot you used?

[digeratimvp]

Its like its 13 inches or so.

[Greg_Benson_UK]

Very nice design with the addition of the decorative marbles, I have a design for a smaller version, also very cheap to make over on Medium that could be worth a look: https://medium.com/@Greg_Benson_UK/how-to-make-your-own-parasol-base-1a7e8d27572

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[ccwickman]

Great instructions. In step 5 it looks like there's a plastic circle with a half moon cut-out on top of the cement. Did you make that also and how did you make it?

[CP12]

Hi. I'm just setting up my patio and couldn't find a reasonably priced stand heavy enough for a 10-ft umbrella. This is great! I have all the materials on hand and am excited about creating my own stand. Only question: how do you secure the umbrella pole in the pvc pipe?

[geek65535]

I used a pipe coupler from Home Depot on the stand I built. More details here:

https://www.instructables.com/id/Planter-Umbrella-Stand/

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[AriG1]

Hello, You have a absolutely fabulous idea and pics and instructions were so clear and precise. Thank you. If worried about Squitters, they have those little disc's that I've seen that they put in ponds. I am sure they can be attached in any way. There are so many plants that can be put under table or ontop pot, in a pot of their own, like lemon balm, grows great in confined spaces. Which does another thing....Keeps Squitters away from legs, people and out pets. These Squitter plants keep them away for a long time all while continuing growing all summer, fall, of spring too. Pull the pots of lemon balm and just drop in the ground for winter and behold, double. This plant can be invasive but controled. But I leave them be because they die back and don't take any other plants over . I break off a bunch in my hand and brush my legs and clothing. Great Natural. My family uses it all the time. And a good thing, grabbing handfulls, make it grow more and more.. Thank you so very very much. <3 Jeri

[rwelch4]

Thanks for the great idea. I was able to use stuff I had around the house to make my umbrella stand. Total cost less then $5.00.

[mlcorson]

Great idea! I do see a problem trapping water after it rains. Possible mosquito breeding issue. Maybe crowning the concrete pour over the top of the pot to keep the water from accumulating within the top space?

[digeratimvp]

Possible, but remember there is an umbrella atop of all this.

[jhines0042]

I wonder if you were to get a "pot with a hole in the bottom" variety and fill the concrete to the level of the pvc pipe (which would be lower than the top of the pot) if you couldn't avoid the water issue when the umbrella is down. Of course you've have to be careful to not have the concrete ooze out the hole... maybe glue the pvc to the bottom first? Great idea, BTW!