Trash to Treasure Patio Tables

Jodi
by Jodi
1 Material
$40
3 Days
Easy
We have black metal patio furniture, I wanted matching tables for the set. I Could not find what I wanted so I made them.
Trash can and wood rounds
Cheap easy tables


1. I needed three tables. You can buy these Black mesh trash cans at Walmart


or any office stores. They sell 3 packs on line for $21.00 I think.


2. Home depot sells thick wood pre-cut rounds in different sizes. Mine were


$5.00 each.


3. I purchased exterior paint and primer in one from Home depots. They mixed


the color to match the furniture cushions.


4. I painted 3 coats of Aqua paint on the wood. Allowing each coat to dry for a


day.


5. Lastly I painted an exterior sealer to protect the wood.


6. I sprayed the bottom of the upside down trash cans with a spray sealer to


prevent rust from collecting water in the now bottom channel of the trash


can.


7. I measured and found the middle of the upside down trash can and drilled a


small hole to attach the table round.


8. I did the same on the wood rounds before painting them. Just a pre-drill for


the screws.


9. Once the paint and sealer were dry I screwed the table top to the mesh


trash can and tightened a nut over the screw.
Finished tables outside on the patio
Table next to the chairs
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Suggested materials:
  • 3 Mesh trash cans, exterior paint, brush, 3 wood table rounds, drill, scres and nuts, sealant and sp   (Walmart, home depot, The rest of the items I had)
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  • Janine Mills Janine Mills on May 20, 2017

    Not a question but you could also attach a small wind chime to the bottom of the round or please a small planter unside.

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  • Mary-Lu Lazzaro Mary-Lu Lazzaro on May 21, 2017

    Did u need to seal the can do it wouldnt rust?

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  • JOEY cOULOMBE JOEY cOULOMBE on May 23, 2017

    How did you do the patio.It's awesome.
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  • Jodi Jodi on Jul 07, 2017

    Yes for inside, but I wouldn't want them to rust if left outside. Thanks

  • Sarah Guffy Sarah Guffy on Aug 07, 2017

    Yes love the idea. Like the idea with solar light and chimes and metal tray. Spray away.

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