As a fun project, I gathered miscellaneous used materials to make a potting table. I used a wooden drawer for the top of the table. I found 4 spindles for the legs and used the slats from an old bench for the bottom shelf. I have several 70 year old wood windows, so I picked one which was the same size as the drawer length. I used a variety of leftover paints from my supply cabinet.
The tile top was set on concrete board which was screwed onto the wooden drawer. The patterned tile were from a thrift store and cost 50 cents each. The peach colored tiles and the blue border tiles were purchased at a local Habitat For Humanity Restore for 25 cents per pound. (The pricing for tiles varies at different locations in our metro area. They have now changed their pricing to reflect the type and size of the tiles.) The table top was grouted with a nutmeg colored grout and sealed.
It's approximate size is 34" wide x 22" deep x 34" high to the table top and another 24" to the top shelf above the window frame. What I realize doing this table, was I needed help from my husband, for his expertise in strengthening the piece, to make it sturdy enough to withstand outdoor weather conditions.
The table cost me a little over $15 for materials. I love being able to recycle materials to make new items with lots of life in them - and keep the materials out of our landfills.
May you be inspired to do great things. Now, get off the computer and get busy! Thanks for checking in with me today. If you enjoyed the post, leave a comment, pin or follow!
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The tile top was set on concrete board which was screwed onto the wooden drawer. The patterned tile were from a thrift store and cost 50 cents each. The peach colored tiles and the blue border tiles were purchased at a local Habitat For Humanity Restore for 25 cents per pound. (The pricing for tiles varies at different locations in our metro area. They have now changed their pricing to reflect the type and size of the tiles.) The table top was grouted with a nutmeg colored grout and sealed.
It's approximate size is 34" wide x 22" deep x 34" high to the table top and another 24" to the top shelf above the window frame. What I realize doing this table, was I needed help from my husband, for his expertise in strengthening the piece, to make it sturdy enough to withstand outdoor weather conditions.
The table cost me a little over $15 for materials. I love being able to recycle materials to make new items with lots of life in them - and keep the materials out of our landfills.
May you be inspired to do great things. Now, get off the computer and get busy! Thanks for checking in with me today. If you enjoyed the post, leave a comment, pin or follow!
#recycle_reuse_repurpose
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