Kings of Salvage, http://www.kingsofsalvage.com/, primarily deals in architectural salvage...building materials, cabinetry, flooring, etc... but recently we have been receiving a number of requests for "smaller" projects around the home. Sooooooooo, we decided to get involved and show our customers how diverse our ideas can really be. We borrowed a few design points from here and there but after putting them all together this idea definitely is original and takes the cake. We created a homemade coffee table using wine crates and a few odds and ends that we will put into instructions below. This D.I.Y. project really is quite simple and well worth the time put in and energy expended. So checkout the pictures and instructions below and let us know what you think. We carry all the necessary materials or you to make this table a reality. If you do not have the time, vision, or energy for something like this...contact Kings of Salvage, http://www.kingsofsalvage.com/#!form__map/c24vq, as any of our associates will be more than happy to take on this feat for you. SALVAGE SOMETHING!!!
SUPPLIES:
a. 8 wine crates
b. 22 L brackets
c. 1 can of sealant
d. 1 sealant brush( all natural paint brush)
e. 1 electric drill(makes it easier ;) )
f. 1 shipping palette or salvage wood for base/4 planks
g. 16 nails
h. 1 lucky bamboo plant
i. Zen rocks(amount is up to you)
j. 1 square piece of salvaged wood for center platform
1. Decide what size coffee table you would like as finding the crates for this venture is the most difficult part of the project. We have an Ace in the hole and didn't have to look far but just exhibit a little patience, our contact Kings of Salvage ;), and they will surface.
2. Go to your local home improvement store and pickup a can of sealant and a natural bristle brush. There are many different styles and varieties available, we went with the Helmsman clear satin. The table is going in the "florida room" of our clients house so we needed something that would give them protection from humidity and sunlight. That, and the clear satin doesn't have too much of a gloss to it, we wanted to keep the natural look of the wood :)
3. We applied 2 coats to the outside of each of our crates. This process will take you about 5 minutes for each crate and alloy a drying time of at least 4 hours in between coats. Make sure that you do this in a well ventilated area as the odor will start to eat up the entire space.
4. As you can see, some of the crates are resting on a palette... We used the planks on the palette as the base for our table. Some people go with a square and cross base...we decided to attach the palettes in parallel form on the bottom. We pulled 4 of the planks off the top of the palette, cut them to our desired specifications, sanded them down, and were now ready to attach to the bottom.
5. First, we purchased some L brackets from our local hardware store to make sure each crate that comprised a section of the table were securely fastened to each other. We used 2 brackets per corner angle so 8 total for EACH section of the table (2 sections, 16 brackets). We then flipped the table over and proceeded to nail each plank into the bottom of our table. Feel free to use as many nails as you like, we ended up going with 4 per plank so 16 in all. Finally, we flipped the table back over as the top part was now ready for assembly.
6. As you can see the base of our table is just our salvaged wine crates in their normal state. We threw a little curve into our clients design on the next step. Each wine crate had a top that was able to open and close so we flipped them onto their sides to create extra storage space. After doing so, we repeated step 5 and attached all the tables together in the same manner. We decided not to attach the top section of the table to the bottom for moving purposes. We felt it would be much easier to keep them apart and keep the structural integrity of the crates intact for future purposes. Then, we placed the top section of the table onto the bottom. From here we measured and aligned the table to make sure it was equidistant from each side. By doing the table this way, we created a tiered effect that we fell brought more attention to the table and made it more functional in the process. It also created a center area that will hold anything you desire which you will see in the upcoming steps.
7. As you can see, the table is basically done. This is where each client will introduce their own personal touch (if they want to). We wanted to create an area of positivity and balance for our client... so we decided to go with Zen rocks and a lucky bamboo plant tat would do just the trick!!! That being said, we attached 4 L brackets in a vertical manner to create a platform area. Next, we cut down a salvaged piece of wood to the required dimensions, sanded it down, and placed it into the middle of the table about 2 inches from the top. With the L brackets in place it provided a more than stable area for our next move. We then placed the plant into the middle and surrounded it with all the rocks. Ladies and Gentleman, I give you Kings of Salvage's version of the D.I.Y. wine crate coffee table.
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...how'd we do?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Kings of Salvage, and most importantly the client, are extremely happy with the outcome of this project. As mentioned previously, we will gladly build you your own table from salvaged materials if you don't have the time so DON"T hesitate to reach out to us as!!! http://www.kingsofsalvage.com/#!form__map/c24vq. One consultation phone call or email is all it will take to put this table, or something similar, into your home within a matter of days for a fraction of the cost of what a new table would from your local furniture supplier.
