How to Make a Marble Top Coffee Table
A marble top coffee table is a beautiful and timeless piece of furniture. It can be a focal point in any living room and is sure to add a stylish touch to your home. If you want to make your own marble top coffee table, read on for tips on how to create an elegant and sophisticated marble top coffee table.
Materials Needed
- Marble slab – the size and colour of the marble slab should fit with the design of your home, but keep in mind the size of the table you will be making.
- Wooden base – you can use a pre-made wooden base or you could opt to make your own. The wood should be able to support the weight of the marble slab and be easy to cut.
- Adhesive – you’ll need a strong adhesive to attach the marble slab to the wooden base.
- Saw – you’ll need a saw to cut the marble slab and the wooden base to size.
- Sandpaper – use sandpaper to sand down the edges of the marble slab.
- Finishing tools – you may wish to use a finishing tool such as a router to smooth over the edges of the wooden base.
Instructions
- Measure the space in your living room and decide on the size of the coffee table you would like to make.
- Measure and mark out the space for the marble slab on the wood base and then cut the wood to size using the saw.
- Measure the size of the marble slab and then cut it to size using the saw.
- Attach the marble slab to the wooden base using the adhesive.
- Smooth down the edges of the marble slab and the wooden base using sandpaper.
- If desired, use the finishing tool to smooth out the edges of the wooden base.
- Place your marble top coffee table in your living room and enjoy.
Creating a marble top coffee table is an easy and enjoyable project. With a few basic tools and materials, you can create a beautiful and timeless piece that will fit perfectly into your living room. Make sure to measure carefully and follow the instructions above to ensure a successful project.
