I seriously LOVE your style, and this table Thanks for sharing at the Talented Tuesday party! You did a great job and its perfect for your home! I wonder if it would be difficult to have concrete cut to size rather than pouring it into a frame. We dont have a patio to avoid dust from electric tools looking to build 72 long table. Im loving it! It wasnt that bad at all! Then I did 3 more coats of Polycrylic and added some heavy duty furniture levelers. I loved how the wood and concrete looks together. The dining area is open to the living/game room area, so I wanted it to look like it belonged. Please let me know if you have any more questions! It is a bit of a different color, but that doesnt bother me. Your table is amazing! We recently made a wooden table for our patio that is similar but all wood. haha, me too! I did do another table (search Concrete table to see) and it turned out way better! Thanks for sharing this. You did such a beautiful job it has inspired me to do a (much smaller) version of my own. Thank you so much Gina! I used to work for RH, I loved it ;). That would be too cool. Gina It really wasnt so bad, however Im going to lay off the concrete for awhile (we did some in the backyard too). MirrorWatching.com. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Funny how you put that case of Corona to good use. I love a good knock-off and this is amazing! This turned out beyond amazing! Haha, nope! Thanks for sharing. Give it a shot! My miter saw isnt the most accurate and the ends were closer to 45 degrees (the plans say 50 degrees on the ends, but this needed a slight modification because it was a little shorter). We dont know anything about this, so we figured it would be wise to get an idea of how it works. Or am I wishful dreaming? This looks fabulous. Pinning! So, the reason I have the form sitting up on the 24 stacks is that I dont have a work table that I could set this on. Ive been doing concrete for 30 years and while weve done a few outdoor bars (for family) we havent done any dining room tables. Thanks for sharing. Thanks Yanique! I will say, I love your DIY weighs, You gotta do what you gotta do! Im so glad you stopped by and Id love for you to post a pic on FB when you are done! Awesome table! I wasnt sure this would turn out, and I made LOTS of mistakes, but Ill take you through how I did it and what not to do ;). Were thinking about building it for our new home! Can I have the plans for a wood top for size 72 please? Thanks so much for this awesome tutorial! I hope to give this a try some day when we are in our forever home because I do not have to move a concrete table! Im pinning it for my own inspiration! Thanks for stopping by! Thank you Miguel. I also love that shelf you made! I have added this material list because Ive had so many questions. Except, waitwe had to get it in. Would love to see the chairs you choose to go with it! This is truly amazing. Thanks Cristi!! I used a piece of sturdy plywood that cost about $20. Pete is great and he makes his steps so easy to follow. Thanks for sharing. Then I took a rag a wiped it on, blending it in as I went. I am visiting for the first time, I found you on Terrys Linky party from thecuratorscollection.com. Again, Ive NEVER worked with concrete, so I dont know what Im doing. Im curious as to what type of wood you used for the base, as it is carrying all that weight? Then I let it dry and that was pretty much it. This is an amazing table!! Thanks for the tip, thats great info! I used 100% silicone caulk and just followed Petes directions. I have to say that the concrete and wood complement each other beautifully. So, here are the modifications I made. Thank you so much, and let me know what you have in mind! April, this is AMAZING. Thanks for sharing at The Creative Corner! great job! Great postLots of photos, love it. I cant believe how inexpensive your DIY version was compared with the Restoration Hardware piece you used as inspiration. I was worried it was going to be sort of brittle, but all the sealant and poly did the trick! Let me know if you didnt get pic! }); *Update: check out the rest of this collection! I looked like a lot of work, but well worth it. I am in the middle of it right now (it is drying!) Whew! I figured it was worth it. And of course the result is stunning! The bottom part was easy, me and the hubs moved it in and made sure it was in the correct spot. Grab the plans below and visit The Created Home to see Sarahs process for making this DIY concrete and wood dining table. My dad and I are helping our friend do some concrete cutting. Cant wait to come back in the morning with my coffee and browse around :). Thanks so much, Id love to check out the party! Thenthe skimming and smoothing and it looked like so. This is absolutely amazing! Thanks for stopping by and Id love to see it if you do it! We are willing to purchase some things, but will be building it inside if possible. So, I had the guys lift it back up and I ripped it off. You will not regret it! I have not used concrete in any project yet, and to be honest is all terrifys me. The House of Wood is Jens creative outlet for all things DIY and design, a place where she documents her adventures in designing and building furniture and tackling home renovation projects. The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. Make sure you buy enough concrete, I had to make a super quick trip to Lowes, in my messy clothes, because I only bought 4 bags. I cant decide and they are so expensive :(! Im game :). We hope youll join us again!.. Love your work! So, I had to bribe people over with burgers and beer. Then I let it dry for about a week, just to be safe. Then I just started mixing and packing it in. I like yours better! Woah! I love your post!!! 
If you want some great tips on how to figure out your style, go check out THIS article by Lauren at Blesser House. I know you have some nice photos, but if not too much trouble, could you possibly post a closeup of the cement grain. The board and melamine and sides cost about $50. Thanks for coming by! Some people just cut concrete parts and shape them the way they want. woman you are amazing! I was just talking to a friend of mine about this! This was supposed to be the top, but the other side looked much better, so I decided that the part that was supposed to be the top was going to be the bottom. Fun, fun :). I actually have another post about the second table like this I built, but its probably too late because it sounds like youve already started on this one. April this is absolutely gorgeous! Way to go. The only part is, they dont come with instructions. What a masterpiece ! Nevertheless, I loved it and the concrete table was Awesome. The Lowes here in our little town didnt have that, so I ran into my first problem. PS If youre ever looking for someone to collaborate with, Im loving the industrial style right now too . Well done! W.O.W. Thanks for stopping by! This is seriously the coolest thing Ive seen in a long time. Sarah from The Created Home never ceases to amaze me with her mad maker skills! I bet you could get some interseting shapes that way. Score! Thank you so much Rhonda! Such a beautiful table! I cant believe how nice it turned out. Good luck! So glad you enjoyed it and good luck making your own. I recommend some heavy duty gloves, the little disposable ones rip pretty evenly when youre hand mixing. Thanks for sharing the details of this cool project! 
Thats a word, no? It has a totally different appearance. It looks more like a natural stone, if that makes sense. No need for a mold, just smooth it on? I love the industrial look of the material when it is used in interiors. Its kind of nice for me, for some weird reason. I did upcycle some chairs to go with it Here is the link https://www.uncookiecutter.com/modern-dining-chair-upcycle/. So interesting! Wow, your concrete table turned out very similar to the expensive one in the picture. Thanks for stopping by ;). See Petes post for more detailed instructions on how to make the mold. I picked this base because I knew it would hold. I know what you mean! Ill head over now! formId: '5ece931ddf06e70026d0a52f', This is my favorite project of yours Ive seen. I again, filled any holes with Portland cement and sanded it, filled and sanded it, and kept going until it was done. Wow, that table looks just divine! I started here with a blank slate and just sort of added things as Ibuilt or made them. Once the end grain is dry, you can apply the glue at full strength and join the mitered edges. So, for the base concrete dining table I needed it to be STRONG. I would love to make one of my own for my dining room. Thanks so much for stopping by! Will the Portland blend in with the charcoal or is it a lighter color? . mainly just the bottom because ill probably do wood top. Just a thought do you think it would work if you put concrete on an existing top? It took forever, but again, this turned out to be the bottom, so its okay. Save some serious cash, and add a little interest! Hi Jonathan! In his article, Pete suggests using caulk where the legs meet the table, but it is so heavy it really doesnt need anything. I came out great! First, I added it to the water before pouring the concrete in, but that didnt work very well because it separated and I had to try and pull the color off the bottom. Stay tuned for the last two pieces in this Geometric Collection well be sharing the matching coffee and side tables next week! Awesome post! Such a great idea! Here is the mix I used, its supposed to be stronger than others. That was not fun :). I love this so much, and Im pinning because were considering some remodelling and I think this would make a great island counter-top! Garden Arch Tutorial How to Build Your Own! See you at the party! I tried a couple of things. We estimated that it weighs over 500 lbs. Wow that is gorgeous! I have a concrete top tablebut it looks pretty boring. I did the stain on the chairs the same as I did the base of the table and they go well for a more modern look. Thanks so much for sharing! Glad I could help :). Hi! I added a 6 live edge cherry inlay down the middle Its a weird thing to figure out your home style. It sure would be lighter! I would say your style is industrial too, but a little warmer. I like the smell of sanding, too. The table is amazing I love the look of it Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board. Then I added twomore supports across the top, one on each side. If we ever sell, Ill probably leave it, haha. I can just imagine the insanity of taking that table top inside!! I hope youll join us again next week. We love it and it was so worth the effort. Start with a small piece and see how it goes! pre-cast form package from Concrete Countertop Solutions, Fiber Mesh Reinforcement from Concrete Countertop Solutions, Our 1970s Kitchen Remodel Before and After, The 14 Best Boho Dining Room Rugs of 2021, The 14 Best Boho Dining Room Rugs of 2021 Ruggable Review, Affordable Farmhouse Dining Tables How To Pick The Best Furniture For Your Space, Small Backyard Makeover with DIY Propane Fire Pit, The Best Outdoor Furniture Finds from Wayfair of Spring/Summer 2022. I have been talking about doing this for months! When I initially saw the picture on Facebook I assumed it was a standard wood top. DONE! I would love to invite you to my new link party The Beautifully Creative Inspired. Sure!! Thanks Bethany, Ill go link up! The table is gorgeous and your instructions with the hiccups are very helpful. I love the creativity used here. You could sand it by hand, but it is going to be tough! Read more about our journey here. Just WOW. Im guessing that table is not going anywhere for a long time! Shes turned her self-described Cookie-Cutter home into something that is so fabulously her own. I don t think a cement table would be too much to ship right? One thing on the concrete bubbles you had on the side against the melamine, you may try something like Concrete Pharmacy Flow Control from Home Depot (other places surely sell something similar). I gotta say, thats a beautiful table. Im thinking of adding a slightly, olive-green tint in the cement. 
Your color looks ideal, but other people said (from amazon comments) that the color was on the blue side. Anyway,after a lot of sanding, I painted on one coat of Minwax Special Walnut. 
Follow along as my husband and I make our 1970's fixer upper feel like home! Id love to see a picture! i would love the plans for this! I was able to make it work, but its a little uneven. Tables. I always have a little trouble with the x in the middle, I usually have to shave little bits off here and there. Thanks so much for stopping by! I appreciate you stopping by! Oh Jen, this would be awesome as a countertop! https://www.uncookiecutter.com/concrete-table/. Woo-whoo! Can I use ordinary cement and mix it like an ordinary cement? At first when I read concrete I was skeptical but this is beautiful! Once the caulk is dry, its time to mix some concrete. So, after doing a bit of research I found a concrete dining table on Restoration Hardwares site for $2,500! Im going to do this! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to my little corner of the web. Theme by 17th Avenue. And you built it yourself!! It was very close, but since I didnt want to keep sanding it, afraid I would knock more holes in it, I decided to stop. thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty. Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday link party. Side note I should have been a little more careful here. Ill email you a close up pic, I cant add it here.
If you want some great tips on how to figure out your style, go check out THIS article by Lauren at Blesser House. I know you have some nice photos, but if not too much trouble, could you possibly post a closeup of the cement grain. The board and melamine and sides cost about $50. Thanks for coming by! Some people just cut concrete parts and shape them the way they want. woman you are amazing! I was just talking to a friend of mine about this! This was supposed to be the top, but the other side looked much better, so I decided that the part that was supposed to be the top was going to be the bottom. Fun, fun :). I actually have another post about the second table like this I built, but its probably too late because it sounds like youve already started on this one. April this is absolutely gorgeous! Way to go. The only part is, they dont come with instructions. What a masterpiece ! Nevertheless, I loved it and the concrete table was Awesome. The Lowes here in our little town didnt have that, so I ran into my first problem. PS If youre ever looking for someone to collaborate with, Im loving the industrial style right now too . Well done! W.O.W. Thanks for stopping by! This is seriously the coolest thing Ive seen in a long time. Sarah from The Created Home never ceases to amaze me with her mad maker skills! I bet you could get some interseting shapes that way. Score! Thank you so much Rhonda! Such a beautiful table! I cant believe how nice it turned out. Good luck! So glad you enjoyed it and good luck making your own. I recommend some heavy duty gloves, the little disposable ones rip pretty evenly when youre hand mixing. Thanks for sharing the details of this cool project! Thats a word, no? It has a totally different appearance. It looks more like a natural stone, if that makes sense. No need for a mold, just smooth it on? I love the industrial look of the material when it is used in interiors. Its kind of nice for me, for some weird reason. I did upcycle some chairs to go with it Here is the link https://www.uncookiecutter.com/modern-dining-chair-upcycle/. So interesting! Wow, your concrete table turned out very similar to the expensive one in the picture. Thanks for stopping by ;). See Petes post for more detailed instructions on how to make the mold. I picked this base because I knew it would hold. I know what you mean! Ill head over now! formId: '5ece931ddf06e70026d0a52f', This is my favorite project of yours Ive seen. I again, filled any holes with Portland cement and sanded it, filled and sanded it, and kept going until it was done. Wow, that table looks just divine! I started here with a blank slate and just sort of added things as Ibuilt or made them. Once the end grain is dry, you can apply the glue at full strength and join the mitered edges. So, for the base concrete dining table I needed it to be STRONG. I would love to make one of my own for my dining room. Thanks so much for stopping by! Will the Portland blend in with the charcoal or is it a lighter color? . mainly just the bottom because ill probably do wood top. Just a thought do you think it would work if you put concrete on an existing top? It took forever, but again, this turned out to be the bottom, so its okay. Save some serious cash, and add a little interest! Hi Jonathan! In his article, Pete suggests using caulk where the legs meet the table, but it is so heavy it really doesnt need anything. I came out great! First, I added it to the water before pouring the concrete in, but that didnt work very well because it separated and I had to try and pull the color off the bottom. Stay tuned for the last two pieces in this Geometric Collection well be sharing the matching coffee and side tables next week! Awesome post! Such a great idea! Here is the mix I used, its supposed to be stronger than others. That was not fun :). I love this so much, and Im pinning because were considering some remodelling and I think this would make a great island counter-top! Garden Arch Tutorial How to Build Your Own! See you at the party! I tried a couple of things. We estimated that it weighs over 500 lbs. Wow that is gorgeous! I have a concrete top tablebut it looks pretty boring. I did the stain on the chairs the same as I did the base of the table and they go well for a more modern look. Thanks so much for sharing! Glad I could help :). Hi! I added a 6 live edge cherry inlay down the middle Its a weird thing to figure out your home style. It sure would be lighter! I would say your style is industrial too, but a little warmer. I like the smell of sanding, too. The table is amazing I love the look of it Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board. Then I added twomore supports across the top, one on each side. If we ever sell, Ill probably leave it, haha. I can just imagine the insanity of taking that table top inside!! I hope youll join us again next week. We love it and it was so worth the effort. Start with a small piece and see how it goes! pre-cast form package from Concrete Countertop Solutions, Fiber Mesh Reinforcement from Concrete Countertop Solutions, Our 1970s Kitchen Remodel Before and After, The 14 Best Boho Dining Room Rugs of 2021, The 14 Best Boho Dining Room Rugs of 2021 Ruggable Review, Affordable Farmhouse Dining Tables How To Pick The Best Furniture For Your Space, Small Backyard Makeover with DIY Propane Fire Pit, The Best Outdoor Furniture Finds from Wayfair of Spring/Summer 2022. I have been talking about doing this for months! When I initially saw the picture on Facebook I assumed it was a standard wood top. DONE! I would love to invite you to my new link party The Beautifully Creative Inspired. Sure!! Thanks Bethany, Ill go link up! The table is gorgeous and your instructions with the hiccups are very helpful. I love the creativity used here. You could sand it by hand, but it is going to be tough! Read more about our journey here. Just WOW. Im guessing that table is not going anywhere for a long time! Shes turned her self-described Cookie-Cutter home into something that is so fabulously her own. I don t think a cement table would be too much to ship right? One thing on the concrete bubbles you had on the side against the melamine, you may try something like Concrete Pharmacy Flow Control from Home Depot (other places surely sell something similar). I gotta say, thats a beautiful table. Im thinking of adding a slightly, olive-green tint in the cement. Your color looks ideal, but other people said (from amazon comments) that the color was on the blue side. Anyway,after a lot of sanding, I painted on one coat of Minwax Special Walnut. Follow along as my husband and I make our 1970's fixer upper feel like home! Id love to see a picture! i would love the plans for this! I was able to make it work, but its a little uneven. Tables. I always have a little trouble with the x in the middle, I usually have to shave little bits off here and there. Thanks so much for stopping by! I appreciate you stopping by! Oh Jen, this would be awesome as a countertop! https://www.uncookiecutter.com/concrete-table/. Woo-whoo! Can I use ordinary cement and mix it like an ordinary cement? At first when I read concrete I was skeptical but this is beautiful! Once the caulk is dry, its time to mix some concrete. So, after doing a bit of research I found a concrete dining table on Restoration Hardwares site for $2,500! Im going to do this! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to my little corner of the web. Theme by 17th Avenue. And you built it yourself!! It was very close, but since I didnt want to keep sanding it, afraid I would knock more holes in it, I decided to stop. thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty. Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday link party. Side note I should have been a little more careful here. Ill email you a close up pic, I cant add it here.