This Asian table is the highlight of a small room.
Creating an Asian look to a room can be challenging, especially if you are on a budget. One of the simplest ways to enhance a room is with an Asian-style table. This table is low to the ground, usually surrounded by pillows or mats, and can be a focal point for any space. Here's a relatively easy and inexpensive way to make one. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Purchase a table top. Some discount or second hand stores offer just the table top portions of a a table. Scratch and dent is fine. The table top above was purchased at JC Penny warehouse for a very small amount of money. It doesn't matter if it is scratched, as it will be sanded and painted.
2. Sand the top. Make sure that all scratches are removed and that surface has been rough sanded so that the high gloss paint will stick. Clean the top with a dry cloth, making sure to remove any residue. Paint with two coats of the high gloss black paint. Allow to dry between coats. Finish with at least one coat of the clear coat.
3. Cut wood into 4½ -inch pieces for legs for the tabletop. Pre-drill screw holes so that the legs will be able to be screwed into the corners of the table. Sand the rough spots off the legs until smooth. Paint with high gloss black and finish with clear coat as mentioned above.
4. Flip upside down and screw the legs onto the table securely after paint and finish is dry. Flip right side up, and your table is completed. Place table and finish with mats or pillows placed in front of the table for sitting on.
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