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    Home » DIY » Build It » Reclaimed Coffee Table Repurposed Hall Table

    Reclaimed Coffee Table Repurposed Hall Table

    Published by Gail | Published June 12, 2018 | Updated July 26, 2022
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    I made a repurposed hall table out of a reclaimed coffee table. In fact I have made three tables using the parts from this $7 busted coffee table.

    broken coffee table made into 3 new table projects

    When I picked it up at Vendors’ Village I somehow missed the broken edge pointed out by this arrow. Of course the top isn’t real wood, but that’s okay with me.

    This post contains affiliate links for your convenience, read more here*

    new parts for broken coffee table

    These are the parts I added for this first table project. One 1x4 and two random legs that were a buck each.

    Cut oval coffee table on a table saw

    how to cut a table in half

    The coffee table was cut in half on the table saw. I removed the fence, but left the guard in place.

    cut coffee table in half on table saw

    I was left with one side that had the busted top,  more on that in coming weeks. Winking smile

    Measure and Cut Table Skirt

    entry half table diy design

    Note: finding the center of the oval table was simple after I realized that nice rectangle pattern was there.

    diy design entry half table

    It’s time to design the new table base. I began by situating the new legs in the same place as the shorter coffee table legs.

    • Measure for the skirt of the table in the front.
    • Mark the board.
    • Cut board on the miter saw

    Use Kreg Jig pocket holes for assembling table

    kreg jig pocket holes entry table

    Drill pocket holes with a  Kreg Jig

    Need more details on using a Kreg Jig? See my article How to use a Kreg Jig Pocket Hole System

    drill pocket holes in table leg

    The Kreg R3 is handy to use larger items such as the table leg. Pocket holes were drilled in order to hold the table leg onto the table top.

    drill pocket holes in table skirt

    Pocket holes were evenly spaced on the skirt (front) to attach it to the top of the table.

    secure table legs and skirt with pocket holes
    • Secure table legs to the table base with pocket hole screws.
    • Attach the skirt to the side of the table leg.
    • Continue with more pocket hole screws across the front skirt.
    how to cleat table skirt kreg jig pocket holes
    • Measure depth from front to back. Cut side apron.
    • Mark for pocket holes
    • Drill pocket holes
    • Measure and cut skirt/apron for back
    • Attach sides BEFORE attaching back.

    If you attach the back before the sides, it’s difficult to secure the screws inside the small area.

    wood screws attach apron back-cleatUse wood screws to attach back apron—cleat.

    old table new skirt

    This is what your newly diy designed table will look like!

    old table new look

    Then, if you’re like me—you’ll want to test it out to make sure it actually stands/rests against the wall (hahah fence).

    Caulk or patch gaps and seams

    painters calk

    The table top was a little wonky, so painter’s caulk was used to fill in any cracks.

    Prepare for paint

    diy chalky paint primer

    As always I started with my own version of a diy chalky paint primer to get a good coat of flat paint on the table.

    Use Finish Max Paint Sprayer

    paint cleat table super finish max extra

    Putting the two legged table up on my easy diy sawhorses was the best way to use my Super Finish Max Extra.

    finish max diy chalky paint primer

    This is my favorite part of any frankenfurniture makeover! When I get a good coat of primer on it and it brings all the components together.

    new cleat table made from broken coffee table MyRepurposedLife

    I was anxious to see how it looked standing up on it’s own two legs. Smile

    Project ideas and a video of "how to glaze painted furniture and more"

    See Glazed Project Ideas & How to Glaze Painted Furniture

    Glaze your new table

    smoked glaze cleat entry table

    Of course it got the royal treatment—glazing treatment that is!

    Watch my video of How To Glaze Painted Furniture

    smoked glaze

    I love, love, love this Smoked Glaze on all my projects. I used it on my printable pallet frame.

    smoked glaze hall table made from coffee table

    Isn’t it scrumptious? The glaze is so different on all my projects.

    Reclaimed Coffee Table as a NEW Hall Table

    reclaimed repurposed coffee table into entry hall table MyRepurposedLife.com

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    The table adheres to the wall with screws directly through the cleat into the wall, or by adding picture hangers and using d rings attached to the back of the table.

    I used part of the bad half of this table top to make the small four legged side table!

    This was such a fun project! See more table ideas here.  Watch my video of How To Glaze Painted Furniture

    gail

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    1. Lori

      June 03, 2020 at 9:28 pm

      On the half table, did you do a primer coat, then another coat and then the glaze or just the primer coat and glaze?

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      • Gail Wilson

        June 04, 2020 at 11:09 am

        Lori,

        Good question! I usually glaze right over the primer coat. Because I use my own chalky paint primer, it's flat and accepts the glaze really well. I love, love, love this glaze for so many projects!

        gail

    2. Mary

      June 18, 2018 at 10:31 am

      Really nice!

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    3. Julie@followyourheartwoodworking

      June 13, 2018 at 10:13 pm

      I like your half table but PLEASE don’t cut on the tablesaw without a either a fence or a mitre gauge.

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      • Gail Wilson

        June 14, 2018 at 10:12 am

        Thanks for the heads up Julie! I'll have to watch some videos on cutting an oval coffee table with a mitre gauge. I have NO idea how that would work. (and stay on the line) 🙂

        gail

      • Julie@followyourheartwoodworking

        June 14, 2018 at 4:03 pm

        The table saw should always be used with either a fence OR a mitre gauge as I said but I don’t think you can do that table cut with a mitre gauge! I would probably use a circular saw or jigsaw running against a clamped board.
        You know I admire you and all you do, just want you to be safe!

    4. Pam Voelker

      June 13, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      Love this table. Is it for sale?

      Reply
    5. Christina

      June 12, 2018 at 11:11 am

      Hi Gail!

      I can't tell you how many of these coffee tables I have passed up because there was damage to the outside edge! Well never again! What an awesome idea <3

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        June 12, 2018 at 11:14 am

        yippee! I'm so happy to inspire you Christina! The best part is after you cut the table top, you still have more pieces to work with, including but not limited to the table base!

        It makes me smile to know that I have inspired you to not pass up broken coffee tables anymore. 🙂
        gail

    6. girlfromwva

      June 12, 2018 at 8:34 am

      so wonderful!! love the step by step directions. AND the glaze!

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        June 12, 2018 at 10:26 am

        The glaze! I can't stop using it Nova! I love it on everything. 🙂

        Like I said, I would love to keep this table in place of my larger hall table.... but until I do a gallery wall I need the space on the larger table for photos.

        gail

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