A level work table will make sure your concrete table is an even thickness throughout.
Making a concrete table diy.
Attach the router to the other end of the plywood.
The best concrete mix for this project is a countertop mix which pros use to cast concrete countertops.
You ll need about 50 lbs.
Choosing a mix for this concrete coffee table you can diy.
Make a hole in the centre of the countertop material to act as a compass guide.
Designer andrea crawford of couture house interiors decided to create this concrete table top because she needed a table top that was durable and the fact that it s a bit chic makes it all the better.
This concrete table top replaces an easily scratched top of an otherwise lovely and useful dining room table.
Here is a diagram showing how i made the mold.
This concrete table top project is part of our cement diy challenge series here on the home depot blog.
Here s how to make a diy concrete dining table.
Determine the size of table you d like to make.
Courtney west courtney is an alabama native who lives with her husband justin and three children.
Cut the bottom of the mold out of melamine using a circular saw.
This chic diy concrete side table is mobile colorful and tough perfect for outdoor living.
We challenged some of our favorite diy and decor bloggers to come up with a diy projects using cement.
If you want to make things even easier use pre cut lumber for the top.
Of mix to make the 17 in.
Attach a scrap piece of plywood to the centre hole.
Brian patrick flynn next up.
How to make your own movie screen.
Prep work for the concrete table top.
This piece should be the exact width and length you d like the concrete table to be.
This concrete table top will be super heavy over 400 pounds so be sure to recruit some help with lifting the table top onto the base.
How to make a concrete table 1.
Make the concrete form mold using the countertop.
Diy concrete tabletop this diy table comes together with a custom wood base and concrete top.
The buffet table i made is 17 wide by 52 long by 1 5 thick.
Ask for one at a local concrete products dealer do an online search for concrete countertop mix.
Follow along as she shows us step by step how she created the concrete table.
Sarah is working on a dedicated post on how she made the concrete table top but in the meantime my friend diy pete has a thorough and informative video tutorial on how to make a concrete table top here.
And you ll only have a few cuts to make and fasteners to set before you have a fully functional diy table.
Make this diy outdoor projector screen in less than an hour and turn your next outdoor gathering into a neighborhood movie night.
