Easy To Make DIY Riser

6 Materials
$20
2 Days
Medium

For this Easy to Make DIY Farmhouse Table Riser, I used new wood but added a rustic appearance by distressing the wood and using a dry brush chalk paint technique.




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Cut Board to desired size

Begin by cutting your 4' board down to 40" long. Due to the width of the board, a table saw is the easiest method. However, if you are purchasing from Lowes Home Improvement or Home Depot, they will usually cut the board to size at the store.

Attached 2nd board to base

Adding a second board to the farmhouse style riser, gives it added dimension and more character.



Clamp Boards together

Next clamp the two boards together until the glue is dry.

Drill holes for feet

See tips for determining feet placement.

Add Feet

Next, cut the dowel rod into 4 - 1 1/2 inch pieces.


Allow glue to dry

In order to allow the glue to dry, I placed the riser on a level surface (the floor LOL) and placed heavy books on top. This will assure that the ball knobs don't shift and become uneven.

Stain the Riser

Now you can choose to stain the riser any color of your choice. For this step, I used Antique Walnut Gel Stain, which can be applied with a clean cloth. See Tips on Making The Wood Look Aged HERE


Note: If you plan to paint your riser, you may still want to apply a base of stain to achieve a reclaimed wood appearance.

Paint The Riser


The Finished Farmhouse Table Riser

This larger table riser will be perfect for the any party and the upcoming holidays especially.


The DIY Cutlery Pocket Napkins tutorial was shared on this previous post.

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