DIY 2×4 Bajot Table

7 Materials
$20
3 Days
Easy

Several months ago when I was at Pier One, I saw a very low to the ground wooden table that caught my eye. I imagined using it to elevate a centerpiece on a tablescape, or as a decorative accent on a coffee table. I didn’t buy it because it was a bit pricey.


After doing some research, I learned that the table is known as a bajot table. These tables were used for floor dining or spiritual offerings. I decided to try making one out of 2x4's for a blogging challenge.

I went to our local hardware store and bought a 2×4…it set me back about seven bucks. I had them cut it into five 18 inch pieces.


If you’ve read my blog before, you know that I have a healthy fear of power tools. If you can relate, I’m your girl! Despite this aversion, I always seem to find a way to make things work.


This Faux Mantel is another project that I made without touching a power tool!

First, I sanded all of the 2×4’s to remove any rough spots.

I laid the 2×4’s down side by side in my desired arrangement. It’s not perfect, but good enough for me 🙂

This wood glue was recommended by the hardware clerk. I don’t plan to put anything very heavy on my table, so I just used glue and skipped the nails.

I put a generous amount of glue on the 2×4’s…

…and stuck them together.

I put glue in the seams where there were gaps.

Then I wiped away the excess glue with a wet rag.

It occurred to me that the 2×4’s would adhere to the piece of wood underneath, so I moved them to the top of an old frame. I let them dry partially, then I lifted the bonded 2×4’s off of the frame. There was some adhesion to the frame underneath, but I was able to get them off pretty easily. Then I let the glue dry for 24 hours.

For feet, I used four wooden craft balls that I found at a tag sale. You can find these at all the major craft stores. I rested the table atop the balls until it was stable on all sides.

Then I marked the placement of the feet underneath with a sharpie.

You can see all of the dried glue underneath. I found that the flat side of the wooden balls worked best on the ground.

I glued the feet to the bottom and waited another 24 hours for the glue to dry.

I painted the feet first. I didn’t bother to paint the bottom of the table as it won’t be visible. It would’ve been tough with all of the dried glue, as well.

Then I painted the edges. I used Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint in Fluff.

And finally the top. I ended up painting three coats to get full coverage. I decided not to distress the paint.

I’m so happy with how it turned out!

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  • Pam Pam on Apr 30, 2023

    Will this eliminate static cling?

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  • Alice Alice on Apr 03, 2023

    What a fun, easy, and practical little table which thanks to your research we can now call what it is, a Bajot table. I am thinking that children would love to eat with these as their special table so no more need to set a children's table when your holiday table isn't big enough to seat everyone. Or a way to help young ones be a bit tidier while sitting on the floor with a snack during movie time, lots of fun and useful ways to use Bajot tables. Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea.

  • Amy Amy on Apr 03, 2023

    Very nice way to avoid the cost of a Pier1. I can get all 8 of my grandkids to do this with me. Thank you for sharing.


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