How to make a coffee table from a door

Make a Coffee Table From a Door

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Purchase an old door from a thrift shop or Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Purchase an old door from a thrift shop or Habitat for Humanity ReStore

For legs, I used old cedar bars from an old deck. You could also use new wood too.

For legs, I used old cedar bars from an old deck. You could also use new wood too.

Sand the legs

Sand the legs

Drill a small hole in each corner, and insert a double sided screw.

Drill a small hole in each corner, and insert a double sided screw.

Drill a small hole in the center of the leg, and twist it in the screw

Drill a small hole in the center of the leg, and twist it in the screw

Twist downwards

Twist downwards

Add basic white wood glue where the two points reach. Wipe off excess.

Add basic white wood glue where the two points reach. Wipe off excess.

I then added extra wooden details for support using a drill and screws.

I then added extra wooden details for support using a drill and screws.

Paint!

Paint!

Great for indoors or out!

Great for indoors or out!

  • Old French door
  • Semi gloss paint
  • Screws
  • Wood glue
  • Drill
  • Wood for legs