No Nails Harlequin Table
No Nails Side Table DIY
Posted by Mark Montano
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Make a no nails harlequin side table! Perfect for every room in your home.
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You Will Need (7 things)
- 1 Wood cut to measure
- E-6000 Glue
- Ruler
- Brass Thumbtacks
- Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint
- Small Hammer
- Needle Nose Pliers
Steps (5 steps, 180 minutes)
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1
E-6000 glue
Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint
Small hammer
Needle nose pliers
Brass thumbtacks
Paintbrush
Ruler
Sandpaper or sanding block
WOOD MEASUREMENTS:
(1) 1" x 12" x 18" - Table Top
(2) 1" x 2" x 14" - Table Skirt
(2) 1" x 2" x 9" - Table Skirt
(4) 1" x 1" x 24" - Legs
(2) 1" x 1" x 5 3/4" - Crossbar Support
(1) 1" x 1" x 12 1/4" - Crossbar Support -
2
Evenly glue the two 1"x2"x14" and the two 1"x2"x9"
to the underside of the 1"x12x18" table top to create the skirt
*Let the glue set for about 15 minutes
Next, glue the 1"x1"x24" legs on the inside of each corner of the skirt
*Let everything dry for at least one hour -
3
Glue the 1"x1"x5 3/4" pieces in between the legs about 8" up
*Let dry for 1 hour
Glue the 1"x1"x12 1/4" between the two 5 3/4" pieces
*Let everything dry for at least 2 hours
With a ruler, create your harlequin (diamond) pattern
Paint the diamonds with Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint -
4
Watch the short video tutorial here:
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5
Paint the legs and skirt of the table and let dry
Mark the edge of the table top every inch
Holding the thumbtacks with needle nose pliers, tap them into the edge of the table
Sand the edges with a sanding block or sand paper to expose the wood on the edges