Farm Style Table Top

This table top used to be an old vintage door, which was cool, but not very practical. My kids have a knack for crumbs and the panels of the door were great for storing them - gross. So we refinished the top. It’s a quick and easy update for a variety of table bases.
 
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

• 2x6 wood
• Wood screws
• Paint or stain
• Wood finish (I used Tung Oil)

 
Tools

• Electric drill
• Electric saw
• Electric sander
• Pocket hole jig (can be found at Lowe’s)
• Hole bit (1.5” or wider)
• Rubber gloves
• Paint brush
• Cloth

 
How to Guide
 
Cut it out

• Cut 3 pieces for the run of the tabletop, and 2 pieces for the width.
• Overall dimensions should be about 5 feet long and 2.5 feet deep.

 
Pocket

• Using the pocket hole jig, drill 2 holes on each side, of the 3 pieces of length.

Come together

• Place the 2 outer pieces along the width and screw in place.

In the middle

• Place the middle piece and screw in place

Stain or paint

• Stain or paint the tabletop.
• Apply multiple coats.
• Apply finish (I used Tung Oil).

​For instructions on how to build the the pipe base of this table, please see Vintage Door and Pipe Table.