WITH wooden table top at minimal financial costs.
The house has been rebuilt and renovations are nearing completion. The kitchen was also ready at that time. The question became about the kitchen table. Looked in stores wooden tables. Normal tables with a wooden tabletop (not chipboard) cost from 3,000 rubles. After looking at the whole thing, I decided to make a table with my own hands.
To make the table I bought:
- type-setting wooden furniture panel 60 cm wide and 3 m long (there was no less),
- wooden beam 4 x 4 cm,
- 4 table legs. (they are sold in furniture stores),
- screw nuts for fastening the legs.
It took 1,500 rubles for everything.
The dimensions of our future table are 60 cm by 160 cm (half furniture board), based on the size of the kitchen), so the cost of the table was set at just over 1000 rubles.
Having cut the tabletop to the size of the table, I began sawing the ends of the beam at 45 degrees.
The timber is necessary to give rigidity to the tabletop. We run it around the perimeter of the table with bottom side. Without a block, the tabletop will sag.
We apply the blanks of the bars to the tabletop and check that everything fits together without gaps.
We attach the beam to the tabletop with screws.
On back side table tops, mark the places where the legs and holes are attached.
We drill holes in the tabletop for screws. Drill diameter - 10 mm. The diameter of the screw nut is 12 mm.
To make screwing the nut easier, you can set the tap stroke to 12mm. The tap pitch is equal to the thread pitch on the socket nut.
We do all this with four legs.
The table is ready and standing on legs. Let's start sanding and varnishing it.
I cleaned the table with sandpaper, first 80-grit, then finer - 150-grit. I made the edges of the table and bars slightly rounded. In some places I worked on some irregularities.
After careful sanding, I began to varnish the table.
Our varnish was matte (we used it earlier to cover the floor). After applying the first layer, let the varnish dry. After drying, the pile rises. We go over it again with fine sandpaper and cover it with a second layer of varnish.
If necessary, after the second layer we also sand it with sandpaper and varnish the table, as I did.
The table is ready!
Instead of metal legs You can also use square beams or ready-made balusters, which are sold ready-made.
Probably when I make another table, I will use balusters. They are different sizes. It is advisable to use balusters with a diameter of more than 70 mm. They are also secured with screws.
Still at the project stage kitchen set you have to decide how to finish the bottom of the kitchen, called the plinth. There are two options: either use decorative legs or install a plinth. Most often the last option is chosen. With this option you can easily do decorative finishing base, additionally decorate the kitchen with lighting or organize places to store food or kitchen utensils. How and from what you can make a kitchen plinth will be discussed in this article.
How to choose a plinth for the kitchen
By and large, the choice is small; the two most popular materials for kitchen plinths are chipboard and plastic. Both types will cope with their task perfectly, but they differ fundamentally in possible options use. Therefore, the choice of base material should be based on the tasks assigned to it.
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Base for kitchen chipboard- will be made of the same material as the kitchen set itself. The advantage of chipboard is that such a base can be made of any size, which is important for custom kitchen. Another advantage is that color solutions at using chipboard huge, which will allow you to make the base and kitchen unit the same color or choose a contrasting color at your discretion. When choosing a plinth for a kitchen made of chipboard, you should be sure to provide an edge on the chipboard panel; this will protect it from moisture, which is always abundant in the kitchen.
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PVC plinth for the kitchen is no less popular. The main advantage of a PVC base is its resistance to mechanical stress and moisture, which is very important for the kitchen. The PVC base is equipped with various connecting elements, which, when installed in the kitchen, allows you to hide the joints of the panels. If you are the owner of a kitchen with smooth curves, then plastic is practically the only option to make a base with a bend.
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A plastic kitchen plinth cannot be made to order; its dimensions are standardized, as are the colors. This circumstance is certainly a disadvantage of the plastic plinth, but it must be taken into account at the kitchen design stage. The main characteristic of a plastic base is its width. It can be 100, 120, 150 mm. The width of the plastic base should be less than or equal to the length of the legs of the kitchen set.
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Legs for kitchen set
If a kitchen unit is planned to have a plinth, then regardless of whether it is decorative or functional, it is necessary to use special furniture legs for the kitchen that are adjustable in height. Kitchen legs come in three sizes: 100, 120, 150 mm. Height adjustment is provided by the design of the leg and is a screw mechanism. Rotating the leg support allows you to adjust the height of the furniture.
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If we are talking about a plastic base, then it is important to focus on how to choose the right legs and base. The legs can be adjusted within a fairly wide range, both towards decreasing the height and towards increasing it. In addition, kitchen floors may have slight unevenness, and this must also be taken into account. Therefore, the legs and base must be the same size, or the legs must be larger. Usually the legs are adjusted so that there is a small gap between the plinth and the kitchen unit, which will ensure ventilation of the kitchen plinth.
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Attaching the plinth to the kitchen legs
When designing a set, an important consideration is the height of the kitchen plinth. Due to the height of the plinth, the position of the tabletop relative to the floor is adjusted, which allows you to adjust the kitchen to your height. On the other hand, if the kitchen plinth will be used to store utensils, then it should be made at least 120 mm high; standard retractable storage systems cannot be installed in a plinth of lesser height. Therefore, kitchen plinths with a height of 120 and 150 mm are most widespread.
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When assembling a kitchen set, special furniture components are used adjustable legs, the design of which includes a clip for the kitchen plinth. The plinth strip is attached to the kitchen legs using this clip. The clips are attached first to the base plate, and with the help of a special clamp to the kitchen leg. For a base made of chipboard, the clip is attached using self-tapping screws; for a plastic base, a special groove is provided where the clip is inserted.
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A kitchen plinth fastener is included with each leg, but this does not mean that you need to use all the fasteners. The plinth fastenings should be placed at a distance of 1 m from each other and along the edges of the strip. This way the plinth will stand level and possible mutual displacement of the legs will not affect appearance base, at the same time it will be securely fastened.
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Installing a plinth in the kitchen involves another important issue: the depth of the plinth. The plinth should be recessed relative to the kitchen facade by 7-10 cm. This is necessary so that when you stand close to the countertop, your feet do not rest against the plinth. The required displacement of the base can be ensured by correctly installing the legs. When assembling the kitchen, the legs of the front row should be shifted 7-10 cm relative to the facade. This is enough to ensure correct installation basement in the future.
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Additional plinth elements
By installing a plinth, you severely restrict ventilation under the kitchen cabinets and if you have a built-in oven, this may violate safety requirements. A ventilation grille in the kitchen basement will completely solve this problem. There is a special ventilation grille for the kitchen basement. The advantage of which is that it is produced in the color of the base strips and has the size specified by the manufacturers of the built-in equipment. This allows us to ensure optimal mode ventilation. In addition, the design of these grilles allows them to be installed in a plinth without unnecessary problems, you just need to cut a groove of the required size.
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Despite the apparent versatility of a laminated chipboard plinth, it is very vulnerable to moisture. Therefore, it is necessary to purchase a plinth seal for the kitchen. Silicone seal for the kitchen plinth will protect the chipboard and hide the uneven fit of the plinth strip to the floor. This way, contaminants will not get under the kitchen unit.
A table is a necessary attribute kitchen furniture. Today, manufacturers use a lot of materials to produce tables. There is a great variety of table leg shapes; there are more than twenty of them. IN traditional version there are four legs. In most cases, standard models have a square or rectangular tabletop shape.
Wood dinner table rectangular shape with four legs
A table with three legs is usually round. It can be used as a small coffee table or as a dining area.
Round kitchen table made of wood with three legs
They also produce tables with two legs, they can be various types, but the most common models are those with two X-shaped legs or durable ones made of solid wood.
Wooden table with X-shaped legs complete with chairs for a summer cottage
The legs of the table are attached to the sides of the supporting frame, and the tabletop is, in turn, attached to them
Many craftsmen know that improperly secured legs are the root cause of the table swaying and tilting. There are adjustable mounts that can correct a large percentage of tilt, but quality assembly is paramount.
There are several options for attaching legs to tabletops:
Attaching the leg with surface plates
Attaching the Legs with T-Nuts
An option for attaching the table top to the table frames without using additional fittings using screws
Using small metal Z-brackets is another popular way to secure a tabletop.
| Fixation with surface plates | Let's say you bought legs without the appropriate fittings. To install them, you will need eye bolts for larger tables and threaded dowels for smaller ones. |
| Fixing with T-nuts | This mounting option is suitable if you intend to restore the front surface of the table and thus give the interior an updated look. You should have T-nuts, eye bolts and eye bolts available. |
| Screw mounting | This is normal and time-tested a method of attaching a table surface to the drawers without using auxiliary fittings. Suitable for classic furniture. |
| Application of Z-shaped holders | Using small iron Z-mounts- another popular fixation method. The main advantages of this method are low cost, simple and reliable installation. |
| Use of wooden clamps | An easy and durable method of attaching a tabletop without using commercial hardware. They are similar to Z-shaped holders. They are made from any scraps; it is enough to observe the orientation of the fibers. |
| Using Figure Eight Holders | These metal fasteners are widely used in securing countertops. They come in two types - with washers of the same and different sizes. |
| Application of spacers with grooves | IN in this case 2 or 3 auxiliary spacers with rectangular grooves, the length of which is 10-15 mm, are attached to the frames of the set. |
Using homemade wooden clamps is simple and reliable way fastening the tabletop to the undertable without purchased fittings
Steel figure-eight fasteners - an option using inexpensive fittings
In this case, two or three additional spacers with rectangular grooves 10-15 mm long are attached to the side frames of the headset.
Necessary materials
The materials that are used to make tables are very different; we will tell you about some of them.
- Solids of different types of wood are suitable for this, for example, conifers, oak, etc. If you are a novice craftsman, it is better to use pine, as it is easy to process. It should be remembered that such furniture fades, absorbs odors and liquids, and does not tolerate temperature changes well. On the plus side, the material is environmentally friendly, durable, and looks elegant.
Solid pine for making a table with your own hands
- Chipboard is a fairly popular material for furniture production. Dry wood chips and resins are used in production. Among the disadvantages, environmental risks can be noted. The advantage is a relatively cheap price.
Chipboard – inexpensive option material for making a dining table
- MDF is more environmentally friendly compared to chipboard, but also more expensive. In production they use wood shavings, carbide resins, modified melamine. Disadvantage - it ignites freely, there is a possible risk of fire even from rapidly heating objects.
MDF is suitable for making a table, it is of higher quality and environmentally friendly
- Furniture board is the exact opposite of MDF and chipboard. Acceptable price equivalent, the material is durable and environmentally friendly. They are made from glued bars, tightened with a press.
Furniture board - square or rectangular sheets of wood, which are made by gluing together wooden blocks along the width or length
- Metal – in most cases, stainless steel is used. Such a thing will be expensive, but such a table will attract attention.
Products from of stainless steel low maintenance, durable, practical, universal in use
These materials are suitable for both the tabletop and legs. They also make plastic, chrome-plated, and forged legs. When choosing, rely on your preferences.
Chromed furniture support for tables with side fastening
Coffee table with forged legs
White round table plastic outdoor
Required Tools
The necessary set of tools for making and assembling a table
For manufacturing, the following tools are needed: plane, grinding machine, jigsaw, saw, drill, drill bits, sandpaper, screwdriver, screws, glue, dowels, clamps, tape measure, pencil, protective equipment - glasses, gloves.
Manufacturing process: step-by-step instructions
Drawing of a wooden table with four legs
First in mandatory need to make a drawing. Decide which legs you will attach - purchased ones or make them yourself. The form can be any.
Curly balusters or legs for a homemade table
If the tabletop is 0.8 m wide, then the legs should be 1.2 m long. To ensure the tabletop is smooth, treat it grinder. There should be no gaps between the joints. To prevent the tabletop from becoming deformed high humidity, the boards must be laid with a counter texture.
Tabletop boards at least 30cm thick
At the ends of the boards to be joined, you need to drill holes 8 cm deep, keeping the gap between them at 10-15 cm. We go through the prepared areas with sandpaper and lubricate the edges, dowels and holes with glue. We insert the dowels into the holes, thus connecting the tabletop. Remove excess glue.
Option for attaching legs to a wooden table
Using glue and screws, we connect the transverse and longitudinal boards to the legs. On top of the latter we make two recesses to attach the tabletop. We wait twelve hours and install it. We cover the structure with varnish, stain or paint.
Table with fixed top, frame and legs
Important! When using stain, consider the following: choose the thinner wisely, the surface before coating must be carefully sanded, the main thing is to properly adjust the gun (the shape of the torch should be oval, and the layer you apply should cover the existing one by half).
Cover with varnish or wax to protect the top layer
Having familiarized yourself with the options for attaching legs to the tabletop, it will not be difficult for you to make a table with your own hands, thereby updating the interior with such an original thing.
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A good idea for some type of furniture. Especially the one I have. Put Kitchen Cabinet I periodically want to get my legs done, but I didn’t know if it was possible and if so, how? And I found this photo, but still the whole process is not clear from one picture :-)
But... I finally found the main techniques and types of work. Sharing
It turned out that putting cabinets on legs is not so easy: without skilled male hands not enough. And the whole process will take time. The process is point by point: we turn the cabinet over and tear off and remove what it stood on (these are boards on the sides, as I understand it).
Because we need to make a new stand to strengthen the cabinet. IN from this:
It needs to be strengthened well enough and reliably so that the structure does not collapse; after all, our cabinets are never empty.On last stage- at the stage of connecting all parts of the cabinet there should be such a basis - new base cabinet: strong, smooth and reliable
Now all that remains is to prime the surfaces and paint. And that’s it: we have a wardrobe with legs. Here is a BEFORE and AFTER picture
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But what kind of table can be made from an Ikea stool and a thick cut of wood
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A variety of furniture fittings largely determine the practicality and functionality of an interior item, and also affect its external aesthetics. We invite you to find out what furniture legs should be like so that they last as long as possible, and the room itself acquires an attractive, luxurious look.
Furniture legs and supports, as in the photo, are a type of furniture fittings for various purposes, shapes, colors. Often such components are made in the same style and color as the piece of furniture itself, therefore they are harmoniously combined with it and complement it with their beauty. However, one should not think that they perform exclusively decorative function. Such products are characterized by a high functional load, therefore they are indispensable in the manufacture of cabinets, cabinets, chests of drawers, and so on:
- First, let's note the support function - thanks to the presence of such structural elements The cabinets stand firmly on the base, do not wobble or warp. Many furniture legs are equipped with the ability to adjust their height and slope. This property of sliding models allows you to reliably install the cabinet even on uneven floor. This fact is the fundamental basis for comfortable, safe use piece of furniture;
- no less important protective function furniture fittings leg. Table legs protect the bottom of the structure from scratches, chips and other types of damage. The better the product is made, the more effectively it copes with the protective function;
- In addition, the legs of the bedside tables provide the user with high comfort when using the piece of furniture.
Telescopic models have the ability to select the height of furniture installation, which allows a person to choose optimal height from the point of view of ergonomics and personal comfort.
Kinds
Absolutely all types of furniture legs that exist today allow you to establish interaction between the structure and other objects in the room. Such small-sized elements make the design complete, giving the space laconicism and comfort. Without the most ordinary leg, it is difficult to imagine a comfortable residential building today. Such fastening devices can give furniture stability, a luxurious, stylish look. But what kind similar products prefer? Let us characterize the main ones below:
- regular stands without the function of adjusting their height are available at an affordable price. Often, such legs have a laconic design without any special decorative elements;
- legs with the ability to adjust the height of the furniture. Combine aesthetic appeal and high functionality;
- decorative legs are used to decorate a piece of furniture, as designers give them their own original look. Curly supports can have a non-standard shape, attractive coating, various kinds decorations. For example, carved legs for furniture they act as an independent element of room design.
Manufacturing materials
Today you can see a huge variety: smooth, bent legs for furniture, with or without the ability to change the height. But first of all, it is important to pay attention to the material of the product:
- metal - look very attractive, strong, durable, made according to drawings from metals such as chrome, aluminum. Chrome is heavier than aluminum, but also stronger. Owners prefer chrome modern interiors for whom the durability and strength of furniture is important. Chrome legs are perfect for high-tech interiors where a lot of glass and metal are used. The most original form for a metal support is a wheel. Wheels can be used for furniture of very original design;
- made of solid wood ideal for wooden furniture. If durable wood is used to make a product, it will last long time, will look luxurious and expensive. To give strength to cheap types of wood, a metal support is used;
- plastic supports do not look very attractive, but have a wide range of sizes and high functionality.
A plastic leg is optimally used for kitchen furniture or a set in the country.
Nuances of choice
When choosing supports, it is important to pay attention to the following points.
| Selection criterion | Characteristic |
| The presence of soft padding on furniture legs | Felt protective pads on furniture legs prevent the leg from damaging the bottom of the furniture. Felt is also used for their manufacture. Felt underlayment is very effective and affordable, and extends the life of the support. Therefore, you should not refuse to purchase such gaskets. Stickers for furniture legs can be picked up in the store. The choice of lining shapes is wide. |
| Material of manufacture | More durable and practical to use metal models, slightly less – wooden and plastic. However, when choosing a manufacturing material, much depends on the design features and its stylistic direction decor. For laconic high-tech only metal models are suitable, for country - wooden supports. |
| Design | The external aesthetics of the design must fully match the aesthetics of the headset, so when choosing such products, be sure to bring a photo of it to the store. This will allow you not to make a mistake in your choice and choose the most attractive supports. |
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