
How to Build a No-Nails Console Table
by Janet from Shabbyfufu

Build a No-Nails Console Table
Designed by Shabbyfufu | Building Plans by Remodelaholic



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Materials:
- (6) – 2 x 6 x 8′-0″ – for top & shelf
- (3) – 2 x 4 x 8′-0″ – for sides & apron
- (2) – 4 x 4 x 8′-0″ – for legs
- (1) – 1 x 4 x 8′-0″ – for table top braces
- (8) – 4″ by 1 1/2″ – inside metal angle brackets
- (box) 1 1/4″ wood screws
- (box) 2 1/2″ wood screws
- (4) – 28 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ – Legs (the example model is 30″ to top of table)
- (2) – 7″ x 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ – Sides
- (2) – 6′-4″ x 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ – Apron
- (3) – 90″ x 5 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ – Top Planks
- (4) – 10 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 3/4″ – Top Braces
- (3) – 90″ x 5 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ – Shelf
- (2) – 15″ x 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ – Shelf Support
- Drill
- Miter Saw
- Chisel
- Hammer
- Pencil
- Sander
Instructions:












Layering Milk Paint for a Beachy Distressed Furniture Finish




After the blue paint was dry I painted a thick coat of the Miss Mustard Seed Ironstone Milk Paint. You can see how it covers but some of the blue shows through as well as the wood grain.



Waxing the table was the final step and gives the paint depth, sheen and protection. I used Miss Mustard Seed Antiquing Wax and applied this with a rag and buffed with some more rags when dry. We decided that since this table would be in a beach environment that two coats of wax would be best. I allowed the first coat of wax to dry overnight before deciding on the additional coat.

- Lumber and hardware $75
- I was happily provided with the Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint for this project
Isn’t that lovely and brilliantly designed? Thanks to Janet and her hubby for sharing with us — be sure to pay her a visit at Shabbyfufu and follow over on Facebook because you will love her relaxed and gorgeous style!
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I’ve been searching for a easy to build table to use at the entry of a beach house I’m working on . This is perfect!! I can’t wait to get started on it.
What a lovely console table! Love the white vase on it too!
Looks beautiful! You mentioned it’s great to have a spare blender jar to mix the paint. Standard mouth mason jars fit a lot of blender blades and you can put it right on most blenders and mix it right in the jar. Just a thought.
I put a blue “wash” as you suggested,but when I went to paint over the blue with white, it mixed , making a very light blue
I live in Canada so I went to Micheals craft store & bought “Folkart” brand milk paint
HELP!!!!!