Coffee Table

Note: COL coffee tables comes with the hardware needed for assembly. Our new flat-pack coffee tables are easy to assemble and customise.

1. Step 1 Router the edges

   

   Router the edges of the tabletop to give them a rounder shape.

2. Step 2 Sand

   

   Lightly sand down the tabletop surface, and wipe off excess sawdust.

3. Step 3 Stain and paint

   

   Lay out your project on a drop sheet and decide which sections you want to stain, and which sections you want to paint in a colour. For this project, three coats of natural wood stain were applied to all sections, including the legs and tabletop, for a rich finish. The slatted pine shelf of the coffee table is easier to spray paint, so a white spray paint (with a built-in primer) was used to cover the surface of the shelf. Two coats where applied, and sealed later with clear exterior sealer.

4. Step 4 Stencil

   

   Use masking tape, a mini sponge roller and a stencil of your choice, create a border on the stained table top. Make sure you load the paint on the roller then roll off the excess on a piece of board – to prevent too much being applied, and to eliminate bleeding through the stencil.

5. Step 5 Assemble

   

   Following the instructions included with your COL Timbers Flat-Pack Coffee Table, attach the legs and slatted shelf with the screws and Allen key supplied.