STATEMENT TABLE

Top two upturned planter pots with a timber panel for a wow-factor table just asking for colour. Best of all, the only power tool required is a drill!

Tools & materials

n Safety equipment (mask, ear and eye protection) n Tape measure and pencil n Drill with 2.5mm and driver bits n Cloth n Mini microfibre roller with spare covers and tray n 2100mm x 900mm x 30mm pine panel n Eight 50mm x 50mm round angle brackets n 8G x 30mm button-head timber screws n Two 420mm x 650mm cylinder pots n 8G x 20mm button-head metal screws (most suitable for fibreglass) n 180-grit abrasive paper with sanding block n Drop cloth n Three-in-one primer n Water-based enamel paint

1 With the panel flat on the ground, mark a line down the centre lengthways and 720mm in from each end. Position an angle bracket at the 720mm marks, facing inwards toward the centre of the panel, pre-drill through the holes using a 2.5mm bit and secure with 30mm timber screws.

Keep in mind…

n Always wear a mask when sanding and work in a wellventilated area when painting. Keep all paint and chemicals out of the reach of children and pets.

n Enlist a second pair of hands to move the table and flip it into place, lifting it high enough to avoid sideways pressure on the pots.

n The table is designed as an interior piece and not for use outside, exposed to the weather.

n Set the pot legs on flat, even ground for maximum stability and don’t jump or climb on the table.

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2 Centre the pot bases on the panel, against the secured brackets. Position remaining brackets against the front and sides of the pots, pre-drilling into the pine, and secure with timber screws. Pre-drill into the pots by 2mm to start the holes and secure with 20mm metal screws. Turn the table right-side up to sand, rounding over the edges.

3 Wipe away dust with a damp cloth, then use a mini microfibre roller to apply primer all over, leaving to dry. Change the roller cover to apply three coats of water-based enamel all over, leaving to dry after each. Tip: Position the table on a drop cloth to paint the top and sides first, then the base, running the roller around the edges to catch any drips.

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