Upcycled Coffee Table from a Dining Table
Repurpose an old oak table with this step-by-step guide showing how to upcycle a dining table into a coffee table.
Equipment
- sawzall (also called a reciprocating saw)
- Ready Strip
- GreenEZ Strip and Clean
- respirator mask
- safety goggles
- Milk Wax in White
- Milk Paint in Ironstone
- Milk Coat in Matte
Instructions
- Measure the height of the table from the top to the floor. Then decide the height you want the final coffee table height to be. Choose between 12"-24" depending on your preference. Keep this number handy!
- Disassemble the table by removing the top from the pedestal base which is usually attached via a stretcher board on the underside of the table.
- Cut the central pedestal base the amount needed to create the coffee table height determined in step one. A sawzall is a handy tool for this step.
- Sand the cut edge smoothly.
- Reattach the base to the top like it was taken apart.
- Finish the piece in your desired look by bleaching the wood, staining the wood or painting the upcycled coffee table!
Notes
If you decide to turn a dining set into a coffee table, it’s a good idea to test the height that you think would work best for your living space. Stack up some books near your sofa and envision the coffee table in its place.