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May 15, 2020 By Sherry

DIY Faux Concrete Console Table

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It is week 5 for the One Room Challenge and I have built a DIY faux concrete console table for almost nothing. I spent under $10 using scrap wood and thrifted wallpaper. These tables retail for over $1000 and some stores over $2000.

One Room Challenge

One Room Challenge

The One Room Challenge or the ORC is a challenge where participants get to show how they transform a space in a few weeks. Better Home and Gardens is the media partner for the ORC. It is a bi-yearly challenge that usually lasts 6 weeks. This year’s challenge this year will be like no other One Room Challenge because of the quarantine for the Covid-19 virus. We have a stay in order still in place where I live. For this reason, it is going to be challenging to get supplies and decor. We are encouraged to use what we already have at home. You can view my inspiration for the room on my Week 1 post.

faux concrete console table made with wallpaper and boards

 

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I have been wanting a concrete console table as I have seen at the high-end stores but definitely can’t pay the price.

Thrifted wallpaper

While thrifting, I found several rolls of good wallpaper for my home. Two rolls were grasscloth and one roll was a textured concrete wallpaper. I knew that the concrete wallpaper would be perfect for the table. At the time, I thought that I would paint the wallpaper with a couple of different grey paints. After I wallpapered the table, I loved it too much to paint it grey. Finding wallpaper at a thrift store is rare. If you purchase the wallpaper new, it will still only cost under $30 for the paper.

The texture of the wallpaper

Sneak peek of my table to give you an idea of how the wallpaper looks on the console table after I applied it.

 

I know that this table will be easy for me to build by myself. Keeping in mind that I want to build this table as cheaply as possible, I gather all my wood scraps.

You can purchase thicker boards and not have to do as many steps as I did. 2 inch thick boards will be perfect for this table.

The Plans

 

You can use any measurements you desire. My table is 1 3/4 inches thick before wrapping with wallpaper.

Supplies

Wood Boards. I use plywood.

Wood Glue I use a large bottle.

Inside Corner Brace

Long Screws

Textured Wallpaper

Wallpaper Adhesive

Cheap paintbrush or foam brush for adhesive

Wallpaper Smoothing Tool-I use a piece of wood to smooth out bubbles.

Scissors

Large Right Angle 

Instructions

Remember: I use wood scraps to save money.cut boards for concrete table1.Cut all boards the desired length.

cut boards for console table

2. Cut the long boards with a table saw.

glue boards

3. Glue the boards together with wood glue.

stack glued boards together

4. If you have thicker boards, you will skip the gluing steps.

Hold boards together with clamps.

5. Clamp boards together for several hours. I left mine clamped overnight.

Make sure your table legs are level.

6. Make sure your tabletop and legs are level and straight.

Use corner braces.

6. Install corner braces. Attach the top to the legs with screws for the DIY concrete table.

7. Attach with screws for extra strength.

DIY faux concrete console table

Adding the Wallpaper to the DIY faux concrete console table

cut wallpaper to fit console table.

  1. Cut the wallpaper to fit the table from end to end. I cut a little out of each corner to make the corners easier.Apply wallpaper adhesive
  2. Apply wallpaper adhesive generously. It is important that adhesive touches the entire back of wallpaper.Apply the wallpaper to the DIY tableFaux concrete wallpaper on table.Cut corners from the back.
  3. I found it easier to cut the corners from the back.Fold the corners of wallpaper.
  4. Fold the corners.Fold the corners
  5. I did make a few tiny mistakes that I had to cover but it is not noticeable because of the textured wallpaper.Make smooth edges.
  6. Make smooth edges. I press a ruler or a board over and around the edge to make sure the glue is touching the wallpaper and the table. I let the wallpaper dry for 24 hours before I did the next step.Add a piece of wallpaper to cover the legs.

Add a piece of wallpaper to cover the inside of the table legs. I used clamps to make sure the edges are secure.

You will have edges that lift.

This has happened with every wallpaper project that I have done including walls. For the table, I used gorilla glue with a tiny old paintbrush to add a little glue to the lifted edge. The reason that I attach the edges with glue is the glue will dry super fast and wallpaper adhesive takes longer to dry.

Console table covered in concrete wallpaper.

The wallpaper has beautiful texture.

Look at the beautiful texture on the wallpaper.

DIT Faux concrete table in my home.DIY Faux Concrete Table looks beautiful in my home. This table will be perfect for an entryway, a living space, or in a bedroom. The table will also be great to hold a TV.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Rebecca Celhar says

    May 15, 2020 at 9:22 am

    This DIY console table is so cool! Definitely pinning for later!

  2. Christine says

    May 15, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    Such a wonderful console table!!! It really looks like it’s concrete!! Beautiful job!!

  3. Jason says

    May 16, 2020 at 10:46 am

    Wow this is really beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  4. Paula says

    May 19, 2020 at 7:28 am

    This looks amazing! Your version looks wonderful and so much like your inspiration pictures.

  5. Lynn Spencer says

    May 20, 2020 at 10:46 am

    SHERRY!!!! You rocked that console table! The faux concrete is everything! Well done my friend.

  6. Kathleen says

    May 24, 2020 at 4:51 pm

    You continue to amaze me, so creative and money saving! Each step so easy to follow!

  7. Michelle Leslie says

    June 1, 2020 at 8:29 am

    Brilliant idea Sherry and it turned out gorgeous.

  8. Nancy says

    June 1, 2020 at 8:32 am

    What a great project! I love it,

  9. Sara says

    June 1, 2020 at 9:04 am

    Wow, looks great. It really is a two person job though; could never handle this on my own and I don’t know if I could ever wallpaper with Hubs and still maintain my marriage – lol!

  10. Leanna says

    June 1, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Simple and beautiful. I love this project. Great wallpaper find. Pinned

  11. Maria says

    June 1, 2020 at 8:49 pm

    This is so pretty love the baskets

  12. Anita Holland says

    June 1, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    Now that is very clever. I love it. I had to giggle at your wallpaper image with two people holding up the paper. We tried that once and got into such a mess we had to start again.

  13. Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says

    June 2, 2020 at 5:53 am

    Impressive project and it really looks like the real deal. Love it!

  14. Kim Purvis says

    June 2, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    Love how this turned out and I need those baskets asap!

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Hi! I am Sherry and I live in Alabama. Thanks for visiting my blog. I love beautiful things but I am passionate about decorating my home without going in debt. It is amazing how creative you can be when you are on a budget. My home is decorated with diy projects, thrift store finds, and some items purchased new. I hope that you find something you to create for your home.

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