How to Turn a Plastic Bucket into a DIY Coffee Table

Been wanting to buy a modern coffee table for your living room but don’t have enough budget? I got you. Nowadays, A coffee table doesn’t come cheap, especially with this design. It can cost hundreds of dollars if you buy them from the stores. But did you know you can make one for just a fraction of the price? Yes, you can. Learn how to turn a plastic bucket into a DIY coffee table with this tutorial by Roxy Nimmiz.

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This DIY project is truly amazing, as anyone can do it at home. You don’t need any experience in woodworking to make this coffee table. Plus, you don’t need to hammer nails. It’s easy and affordable to make. It will surely turn out just like the ones in stores.

If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on furniture, this tutorial is for you. For more DIY projects, check these out: DIY Wooden Ball Coffee Table Using IKEA Serving Bowls, How to Build a Repurposed DIY Wine Barrel Coffee Table, DIY Luxury Coffee Table Using An Old Tire

DIY Coffee Table Materials

• plastic bucket
• blade
• cardboard
• hot glue
• hack saw
• round dowel bars
• liquid nail
• round MDF board
• sandpaper
• putty
• spray paint

How to Make a DIY Coffee Table Using Plastic Bucket

Step 1:

Start by removing the handles by cutting the sides using a hack saw.

Step 2:

Glue a piece of cardboard all around so it flushes on the top of the bucket.

Step 3:

Glue the dowel bars around the bucket using liquid nail and hot glue. Make sure they are all leveled.

Step 4:

Sand the MDF board, then coat with putty on all sides. Once dry, sand again.

Step 5:

Spray paint the base with your preferred color. Remove the dust from the round MDF, then paint in the same color.

Step 6:

Glue the top to the base using nail glue. Make sure it is leveled and centered.

How to Turn a Plastic Bucket into a DIY Coffee Table