Upcycled coffee table with timber slats

JohnP71

Specrite timber slats and panels were used to upcycle four small coffee tables.

The project

I renovated four mobile coffee tables using SpecRite timber slat panels in Oak colour. 

Steps

Step 1

I took a round coffee table/magazine rack and added a new top using a SpecRite round timber Pine panel. 

Step 2

I cut SpecRite timber slat panels in 600mm lengths and secured the top and bottom with tech screws. I then applied Selleys Fast Grab Liquid Nails to the walls of the coffee table, and progressively wrapped and screwed the panels around the coffee table.

I also used quick action clamps to secure the panel as I moved around the coffee table. Finally I used ratchet straps to hold the panels until the Liquid Nails set. 

Step 3

Once the panels had been secured I then added 10mm white screw caps to all screws. 

Step 4

Finished project. 

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• SpecRite timber slat panels
• SpecRite round timber Pine panel
• Construction adhesive
• White screw caps.

Tools used in the project:

• Screw gun
• Ratchet straps
• Clamps.

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