DIY Large Work Table

First off, thanks for the fantastic response to my craft studio reveal!

It is always nice to share my spaces with you!

Second off, I am hosting my first "Craft Night" in November for a few of my friends . . . looking forward to showing you what we come up and hopefully, I will inspire you to start your own craft night.

On to the work table!  I know that many of you have probably seen the "door and shelves into desk" idea many of times (Martha has a pretty good example).  Well, that is what I worked off of, but just doubled it!

Materials:

2 hollow core doors (mine were from Home Depot for $25 each)

4 shelving units (mine were from WalMart for $16 each)

Primer and paint of your choice

Polyacrylic

4 large L-brackets and matching screws

Tutorial:

Set out your hollow core doors in well ventilated area.  Wipe them down to remove dust and dirt, then prime them on one side and on the edges.  Once primer is dry, apply three coats of a water based enamel allowing drying time between each coat.  I applied mine using a large roller.

Once the paint is dry, apply three coats of a polyacrylic sealer . . . mine was satin finish.  I did this additional step to ensure the endurance of the work table finish.

While you are waiting during all of these separate drying times, construct your shelves according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Place your shelving in the general area that you want to locate your table.  Two shelves on opposite sides works well and created a stable base.  Place dry hollow core doors on top of the shelves.  adjust shelves and doors until everything lines up correctly.

Attach an L-bracket to the back of each shelf and then secure to the hollow core door directly above.  I actually opted not to do this step . . . this is a large table, but I do projects even larger than this some times.  This way, I can easily deconstruct this table and move it to the side for large projects.

Enjoy!

Check out all of that storage underneath the table . . . LOVE IT for all of my awkward pieces.

A little tip:  I needed power in the middle of the room, I ran an extension cord and box to the middle of the room and in between the shelves.  To prevent accidents, I put down a floor cord protector.  You can purchase these from Home Depot for about $20.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  This was a great cost-effective solution for my space . . . big bang for my buck!

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