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DIY Work Table from a Repurposed Door

Jane and Sonja
Creating a DIY work table on a budget using an old interior door for the tabletop.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2x4 Lumber
  • Mitre Saw
  • Flat interior door for repurposing
  • Foam
  • Drywall mud
  • Spatula
  • Sand paper and hand sander
  • Screws drill
  • Satin Paint
  • Wood Stain
  • Paintbrushes
  • Rag

Instructions
 

Prepare the Base

  • Cut pieces of 2x4 as indicated in the tutorial.
  • Assemble the pieces to form base, we left one side open to access for storage and tucking in a stool.
  • Use a sander to sand off any rough edges on the 2x4.

Prepare the door

  • Remove old hinges and knobs. Fill in hole with foam and let dry. Scrape and sand any rough edges.
  • Use drywall mud to fill in any gaps or holes in the door. Let it dry and then use a sander or hand sand paper to smooth the edges.

Assembling

  • Place the door on top of the base and screw together to hold.
  • Clean off all the dust before painting.
  • Use a durable satin enamel paint for the surface of the table.
  • We used a stain for the base of the table. Working small sections at a time, we brushed on the stain and used a rag to wipe away the excess.
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