The kee klamp fittings were easy to assemble so i could focus on creating the concrete table tops diy patio table.
Diy concrete table base.
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.
Cut the bottom of the mold out of melamine using a circular saw.
Projects with pete is one of those projects.
How to make a concrete table 1.
Diy concrete tabletop sometimes we see a project that truly bowls us over.
Cut the strips that will.
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.
The table features a custom white oak top and uses hickory wood dowels for the table legs rather than typical steel pipe.
Required materials for this project 1 1 4 in.
The buffet table i made is 17 wide by 52 long by 1 5 thick.
This table was built by paul in salem south carolina.
Take the concrete out of mold.
This concrete table top project is part of our cement diy challenge series here on the home depot blog.
Build the base plans are currently being updated in increase the strength of the base with diagonal cross supports.
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.
This piece should be the exact width and length.
Determine the size of table you d like to make.
We sanded along the length of the table first.
This concrete tabletop from pete at d i y.
If you are planning on building this table please do your research to determine the best layout to make your table structurally sound.
Then went back again.
Wipe the table down thoroughly with a damp cloth making sure you remove all the dust from sanding.
Concrete table top step 1.
Using ana white s plans for his.