How to Make a Wood and Concrete End Table
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![Wood and Concrete Side Table](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/023/0239/0239964.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1661823154392.jpeg)
Materials and Tools:
(2) 2” x 3' wood dowels
(2) 3/4" x 3' wood dowels
(1) 15-3/4" x 3' white melamine shelf
(2) 3' x ¼” threaded rods
(8) 1/4" nuts and washers
concrete mix
trowel
bucket
water
silicone
clear concrete sealer
matte clear polyurethane
caulk gun
drill and 3/8” drill bit
circular saw
tape measure
hack saw
level
pencil
hammer
Create Melamine Form
Use a speed square and circular saw to measure, mark and cut melamine at 15 3/4", two 4” wide strips at 15-3/4” long and two 4” strips that are 17” long. Line the four strips around the square to create a box, and secure with nails. Silicone all of the edges.
![Measure and mark melamine piece to create a table form.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-mark-melamine.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605136862.jpeg)
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![Cut melamine into four pieces to create a form for the concrete table.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-cut-melamine.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605129669.jpeg)
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![Make a table form from melamine pieces.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-build-form-1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605130838.jpeg)
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![Assemble the melamine table form using a nail gun.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-build-form-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605129248.jpeg)
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![Apply silicone to edges of melamine form to seal cracks.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-apply-silicone.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605126822.jpeg)
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Cut for Table Legs and Braces
Cut two 36” x 2” dowels in half to make four 18” legs for the table. Cut 3/4” x 3/4” square dowels at 13” to create leg braces.
![Mark balusters at 18 inches to make legs for the table.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-mark-legs.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605137086.jpeg)
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![Cut four balusters with a circular saw to make the table legs.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-cut-legs.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605129916.jpeg)
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![Cut braces using a circular saw.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-cut-braces.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605129812.jpeg)
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Create Table Base
On each leg, measure and mark a line at 3/4” and 1-1/4” using a speed square. Rotate each leg one turn, and mark a line at 1-1/4” using a speed square. Make a mark at each center of the 3/4" line, and drill a hole with a 3/8” drill bit. Rotate each dowel, and drill another centered hole 1-1/4” down.
![Mark a line across four balusters using a speed square.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-measure-one-and-quarter-inch-1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605138037.jpeg)
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![Measure 1-1/4" on four balusters, and mark a line.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-measure-one-and-quarter-inch-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605138104.jpeg)
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![Drill holes in wood legs for threaded rods.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-drill-in-leg.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605131498.jpeg)
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Attach Legs and Braces
Using wood glue and a nail gun, attach one brace perpendicular to two legs at the 1-1/4” mark. Repeat this step for the remaining two legs, and use the remaining two braces to tie all four legs together.
![Apply wood glue to table legs before attaching braces.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-attach-brace-1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605127622.jpeg)
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![Attach brace to table legs using a speed square and nail gun.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-attach-brace-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605132328.jpeg)
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![Attach brace to table legs using a speed square and nail gun.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-attach-brace-3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605127706.jpeg)
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![Attach braces to table legs with a nail gun.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-attach-legs-together.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605128326.jpeg)
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Secure Rods
Measure and mark 14-1/2” on a threaded rod, and use a hack saw to cut to size. Make four total, and slide the rods through the pre-drilled holes. Attach washers and nuts to the ends to secure rods in place.
![Mark threaded rods at 14-1/2 inches with a pencil.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-mark-threaded-rod.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605139148.jpeg)
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![Cut threaded rods using a hack saw.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-cut-rod.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605130841.jpeg)
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![Secure threaded rods to table base using nuts.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-secure-rods.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605140084.jpeg)
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Add Concrete
To make the concrete, slowly mix concrete powder with water in a large bucket until you get a cake batter-like consistency. Place the table base upside down into the melamine form. Trowel concrete on top of the threaded rods and into corners first to add weight and hold the legs down. Trowel concrete in remaining areas until it's 2 inches thick. Tap the sides of the melamine form to release air bubbles, and allow to dry for 24 hours.
![Mix concrete in a plastic bucket with a trowel until you get a cake batter-like consistency.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-mix-concrete.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605138694.jpeg)
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![Place table in melamine form before adding concrete.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-place-table-in-box.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605139418.jpeg)
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![Trowel concrete into the melamine form to make the table top.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-trowel-concrete-1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605140486.jpeg)
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![Trowel concrete into melamine table form and let dry overnight.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-trowel-concrete-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605140618.jpeg)
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![Tap the outside of the melamine form to release air bubbles in the concrete.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-tap-form.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605141027.jpeg)
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Sand and Finish
Use a hammer to break away the melamine form from the concrete. Sand the concrete down with 220-grit sandpaper for a smooth finish, and add clear concrete sealant to protect the concrete top. Apply polyurethane to the wooden legs.
![Sand concrete to smooth edges with 220-grit sandpaper.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-sand-concrete.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605139266.jpeg)
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![Apply sealant on entire piece with a paintbrush to protect all surfaces.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-apply-sealant.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605126601.jpeg)
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![Apply polyurethane to legs with a paintbrush to protect the wood.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-apply-poly.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605130833.jpeg)
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![Make a minimalist end table with concrete and wood.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/18/0/Original_Danmade-concrete-table-final-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1442605139099.jpeg)
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