Is the KUDDE dog bed your dog's one and only? Does he not want to lie anywhere else? Now it's warm outside and the sun is shining. So it would be nice if you could also use your KUDDE as an outdoor dog bed. No problem! With just a little effort, you can turn your KUDDE dog bed into a real dog bed for outdoors, whether it's on the balcony, patio or in the garden. Here we show you how easy it is.
Do It Yourself Hack: Use your KUDDE dog bed outside
The KUDDE dog bed is a retreat for your dog, on which he should lie comfortably and dry. It is therefore important that you do not use the KUDDE dog bed outdoors without a proper base. This base should also be air-permeable and robust and be raised so that no moisture can penetrate.
A stylish solution for your outdoor dog bed: a Euro pallet, preferably in elegant white
The Euro pallet is made of wood, which has good outdoor properties anyway, and can be easily moved to the desired location due to its low weight. You can get Euro pallets ready to go in many DIY stores, and you may even be able to get used pallets as a gift from a logistics company in your area if they are to be disposed of anyway. You can recognize an original European pallet by the oval EPAL logo of the European Pallet Association. Also make sure that the pallet does not have the abbreviation MB on it, as this indicates that the pallet has been fumigated with methyl bromite, which has been banned since 2010 as it is toxic.
How to design the Euro pallet as a base for your dog bed
If you don't like the shabby chic or vintage look, you can color the pallet according to your wishes and to match your KUDDE dog bed. You can find everything you need for this at your local DIY store.
This is how it works:
- Sand and smooth the entire Euro pallet with a random orbital sander
- Paint completely with a paint roller and primer (insulating primer / impregnation) - this insulates the materials in the pallet wood and prepares the pallet for the paint
- After drying, you need to roughly sand the Euro pallet again; it is best to use a multi-sander for this, or a sanding sponge for hard-to-reach areas
- Now paint completely with a wood varnish in your desired color using a paint roller and brush
- Leave to dry for another two days or so and you're done!
Do you tend to have two left hands? Then you're in luck: many DIY stores, online stores and even Amazon now offer white-painted Euro pallets that you can use directly as a construction for your KUDDE outdoor dog bed.
Euro pallets have a standard size of 120 x 80 cm, so they can be used directly for the KUDDE dog bed S, M and L. If you have a KUDDE dog bed size XL or XXL in your home, you will need to put two Euro pallets together to use them as a base for your dog bed. It is best to screw these together on the underside, for example with several flat connectors and four to twelve stainless steel Spax screws each (unlike normal Spax screws, these do not rust) in several places so that your dog does not push the pallets apart due to its movement and, in the worst case, slips away and lands between the pallets.
Is the KUDDE even suitable for outdoor use?
Basically yes, apart from the restrictions mentioned above due to cold and damp surfaces. And even in wet and rainy conditions, you should not leave the KUDDE dog bed outside, but bring it inside in good time. As the KUDDE dog bed is made of high-quality artificial leather, it is easy to wipe clean and you can remove any stains that occur when the dog bed is left outside in the countryside or in outdoor areas by simply wiping it with a damp cloth.
For more stubborn stains and for preventative treatment, you will find suitable cleaners and care products in our KUDDE World that you can use to optimally care for your KUDDE dog bed. Our KUDDE balm in particular ensures that the artificial leather cover looks well cared for for a long time and is protected against renewed soiling.
You can further spice up your KUDDE outdoor dog bed with a replacement cover
If all else fails, you can also purchase a replacement cover at any time. We recommend our conventional artificial leather cover in a more robust color such as brown or a lightweight material such as our Alltid fabric for the summertime outdoors.
Not in the mood for another DIY project? Discover the new KUDDE Outdoor dog bed:
The KUDDE Outdoor is now available for all those who do not want to do without the usual KUDDE comfort outdoors. The specially developed outdoor dog bed is specifically designed for outdoor use: weatherproof, robust and ready for immediate use.
Whether on the balcony, patio or in the garden - your dog can make himself comfortable there without you having to worry about pallets, pads or paint. The high-quality outdoor fabric is particularly easy to care for - light moisture simply rolls off and, if necessary, the cover can be removed and washed in the washing machine. The special foam offers the usual orthopaedic comfort and is also water-permeable - ideal for preventing mildew!
Perfect for sunny summer days or cool evenings outside - comfort and functionality in one product, without you having to do a thing yourself.
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