The indoor fountain is a stylish decoration of the room. A similar accessory gives peace and peace. In addition, the product allows you to revive the interior. Do it yourself, it is much cheaper than the purchase. Such a fountain will have a unique structure. The performer can make his wildest fantasies come true.
Create a project
Before you begin to manufacture a room fountain, you should carefully consider its design. This applies to the shape, and the number of tiers, and sizes. Do not forget about the basic principle of any fountain. Water in the structure must always circulate. Otherwise, the product will not work. The project is best depicted on paper, indicating the exact dimensions. After that, you can think through all the details. First of all, it is worth counting the number of necessary building materials and tools.
What do indoor fountains consist of?
Photos of finished products are impressive. Such designs will fit into almost any interior. In general, indoor fountains consist of:
- Hermetic capacity. For this, a bucket, planter, basin, flower pot and so on are suitable.
- Water pumps. In this case, you can use an aquarium accessory.
- Decorative elements: shells, stones, LED strip and so on.
There should be an electrical outlet near the fountain. After all, the pump works only from the network.
Pump installation
When making a DIY indoor fountain, the location of the water pump should be considered. It is necessary to exclude the risk of the entire system working without fluid. It is best to install a water pump at the lowest point of the entire structure. Otherwise, the indoor fountain will not work correctly. The water pump must be installed at the bottom of the sealed container. To do this, use the suction cups that are included with the aquarium pump. You can also use adhesives made on the basis of sanitary sealant to fix the pump. In this case, liquid nails are ideal. To make the water rise, you can use silicone tubes. For this, the part must be put on the pump outlet and then installed in a vertical position.
What to install the fountain?
How to make a room fountain original? To do this, the design must be decorated. After installing the pump and removing the tube, you should create something like a slide that will hide a sealed container. For the manufacture of such a hill, stones with a diameter of 5 to 7 centimeters are ideal. A tank should be installed on the finished slide. It can be fixed with epoxy glue. To create a hill, you can use any material that is suitable for the manufacture of the frame. In any case, the outlet tube should be in its original position. If necessary, it can be reduced in size.
Install the upper tank
As for the upper tank, it can be made in the form of a shell, a metal plate or an old clay mug. To make the room fountain look more original, you can use the old jug. Before installing the tank, it is necessary to make a hole in its bottom. Its diameter should correspond to the size of the silicone tube. It will need to be introduced into the cavity of the tank by about 0.5–1 centimeter. Surplus can simply be removed. For reliable fixation, as well as for sealing the structure, only waterproof adhesives should be used.
Final stage
The final stage is decoration. Fountains for home indoor can be decorated with shells, small pebbles, artificial plants intended for aquariums, and other materials. The design of the structure must fully correspond to the interior of the room and fit harmoniously into it. You can decorate a room fountain in any way. For illumination, you can use various LED strips. The indoor fountain is fairly easy to clean. In order for the structure to function normally, it is necessary to monitor the water level. Fluids should be sufficient for proper circulation.