I’ve been asking my husband how to upgrade our old outdoor table to something rustic but still make it look expensive and well built. This DIY was a perfect solution to our problem. And it turned out amazing!! I’ve dreamt of a table that we could place on the west side of our house, under our large tree next to the garden with those amazing views. From old table to old world modern table, this garden table remodel project was a group effort and so much fun! It was a dream come true getting this project finished.
In this video, we walk you through all the steps we followed to get the old world charm look for this table. We also linked our supplies below. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions you may have concerning our process. We are happy to help you along if you desire to build this table too!
We found reclaimed wood from a 100 year old barn to build this table with. Oh the stories it could tell. And its story doesn't end yet. I can already smell the fresh cut grass, ice cream cones, and candlelit fires of the summer evenings we will get to enjoy at this table. And it seats 12-14 people at the table.
The wood was at a local lumber shop. They ship this kind of wood all over the country, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find. A simple google search and some phone calls should land you on some reputable companies with reclaimed wood available. We also saved so much money building this table and repurposing our old table. I can’t even imagine what this would have cost if we bought this size of table for our garden.
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Products I used or I recommend:
Metal Paint: amzn.to/3W4DZDF
I used a flat exterior paint, and if you would like the color, leave a comment in the comment sections.
I recommend using paint for metal if your base is metal and Rustoleum has some great options. Here is a copper one that I Highly recommend.
Tools for removing wicker:
Good set of pliers: amzn.to/4cLgHbn
Scrub brush: amzn.to/4cn6Mcf
Wood Dowels: amzn.to/3Lq7c5T
Self Centering Dowling Jig Kit (the one we used): amzn.to/4bumukm
Gorilla Wood Glue: amzn.to/4ckc5Ju
Wood Working Clamps: amzn.to/3VHowId
Milwaukee Angle Grinder for trimming dowels: amzn.to/3xEYUUg
Miter Saw for trimming wood lengths if needed: amzn.to/3zwX9sF
Spax exterior wood lag screws: amzn.to/4eJhF9E
Water based Dead Flat Varnish: amzn.to/3zyy54z
Please note that this varnish will not waterproof your table but will help with stains. We cover our table in the case of rain. I would also recommend covering or placing under a covered patio if outdoors.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:24 Finding Reclaimed Wood
00:40 Background Info
02:40 Prep the table
03:53 Clean the Wood
04:50 Paint the Base
05:46 Prepare the wood top
06:44 Drill holes using a jig
07:37 Cut dowels and insert into wood
08:20 Clamp and glue wood if needed
08:44 Build the Table Top
10:16 Attach the table top
10:37 Sand and Seal
11:03 The Reveal
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