DIY Farmhouse Table Build
Our showroom is often used by staff and customers to pull samples for projects. We needed a surface for people to work on when choosing their flooring and decided to build a large table for the showroom. After looking at many different styles, we decided to build a rustic, farmhouse table. The style of this table fits the look and feel of our showroom and functions well for all of our needs.
The table was constructed primarily with new lumber, so we had the task of making the table feel as if it had always been in the space. When constructing the table, we began by building the tabletop and frame.
The table legs were built separately and attached to the table after the top frame was complete.
After basic construction was complete, the table was sanded down to create an even surface and prepped for distressing.
We still thought it needed something more, so we built a shelf using old fence panels.
The shelf was the last thing to be added to the table and really helps give it more practicality and just looks awesome!
Several different methods were used to distress the table to give it that aged, rustic look we wanted. We used various tools along with nails, screws, chains, and bolts to age and distress the table. We then took a butane torch and burned parts of the table to add an additional layer of distressing.
After distressing was complete, we brushed on a vinegar and steel wool solution that finished the look. The table was finished with a wax to help protect the surface from damage.
The finished table is a great tool for laying out flooring samples and serves as a table for meetings and other gatherings.
The table was inspired by DIY Pete's website. If you want to build your own farmhouse table, you can visit Pete's post at http://www.diypete.com/build-rustic-bold-farm-table/.
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