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DIY A SIDE TABLE WITH WIRE BASKETS
Use wire baskets and concrete to make a side table
Keyword
Concrete, diy, Side Table, Wire baskets
Prep Time
1
day
day
Cook Time
2
hours
hours
Total Time
1
day
day
2
hours
hours
Servings
1
Table
Author
Libbie Burling
Cost
30.00
Equipment
1 Palm Sander
1 Jig Saw
1 Paint Brush
Ingredients
3
Cups
Ardex Feather Finish
White
2
OZ
Acrylacq
2
pieces
Wire Baskets
1
oz
Construction Glue
2
pieces
Plywood circles
Instructions
Glue two baskets together and set aside to dry.
Cut circle(s) for table top. I used two pieces which I glued together for the depth. Glue to the base (wire baskets).
Mix concrete- Feather Finish according to directions.
Apply to the plywood circles top and sides with trowel. Think frosting a cake!
Let concrete dry.
Sand and repeat a second coat.
Sand again and let dry.
Apply sealer in light coats sanding between each coat.
Enjoy!
Notes
You can sand the concrete as smooth as you like. I left mine a little more natural as I like the organic feel of it.