For this week s video tutorial blog post and downloadable plans we made a concrete end table that has a sliced agate embedded in the top.
Concrete top end table diy.
This brilliant diy project uses stained wooden paint sticks free where you buy paint to create a herringbone pattern.
Trowel course medium fine grit sandpaper plastic sheeting painter s tape cleaning gloves.
Using the concrete tube as your guide draw a circle onto the plywood image 1.
Use a jigsaw to cut the circle out image 2.
Let s have a look at our lists of favorite diy concrete coffee and side tables that will definitely inspire.
Float margin trowel i used a 5 x 2 in.
Attach the plywood top to the bottom of the 2x4s with wood screws image 3.
Required materials for this project 1 1 4 in.
Paint stick table top project.
In addition to the plans we also have a video tutorial on youtube to help guide you through the build.
Materials henry 549 feather finish patch and skim coat i used about a box a half on my table 1 gallon bucket for mixing large hand float i used a 15 x 3 in.
However wait about a week or two before completing this step to ensure the concrete is fully cured and reducing the chances of cracking the concrete.
Rubber gloves painters tape 100 silicon caulk a couple plastic cups to mix cement paste tub to mix concrete in you can also use a big 5 gallon bucket 1 5 8 drywall screws to attach sides of mold 120 and 220 grit sandpaper for orbital sander.
Projects with pete is one of those projects.
This simple end table is ideal if you want to give an end table an upgrade rather than replace it.
Diy pete in depth 10 page downloadable pdf plans for making a concrete end table.
This is a great diy concrete project that doesn t take long looks very clean and modern and is easy on the budget.
This concrete tabletop from pete at d i y.
Screws 2 x 4 sheet of 3 4 thick melamine 2x4 x 8 rot resistant wood 4x4 x 8 rot resistant wood acrylic grout and tile sealer brackets cement colorant countertop mix painter s tape plastic furniture feet silicone caulk spray adhesive.
Place table top on the chain link stool.
Check out the video photos and post below and click here to download the plans.
Concrete may not be the most used medium in the craft world but it can help in your creation of unique pieces like a chic coffee table for your family room.
Do you have an end table that is the right size but the tabletop is ugly and or damaged.
Using ana white s plans for his table base pete then topped his creation with a concrete top made with.