IKEA Aspect Desk Hack

This IKEA aspect desk hack will present you easy methods to flip a daily IKEA LACK side table right into a sculptural magnificence. I’ve been seeing so many sculptural aspect tables pop up at retailers like CB2 and Anthropologie so I made a decision to make one myself! Utilizing an previous LACK aspect desk I created my very own IKEA hack. The completed result’s a high-end sculptural accent desk that appears and feels costly. I’m thrilled with the way it turned out and I hope you’re impressed to make your individual!

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What You’ll Want:

Fact be instructed, this DIY sculptural aspect desk might be made with nearly any previous aspect desk you will have laying round the home. You possibly can even make the ENTIRE aspect desk your self in the event you make your individual desk prime. For the sake of simplicity and time, I used an IKEA LACK aspect desk. The IKEA Lack sequence is the perfect candidate for an IKEA Hack as a result of it’s so cheap. These tables are lower than $10 brand-new and individuals are actually giving them away free of charge in the event you go searching your native classifieds.

1. IKEA LACK Side Table
2. Two Quikrete Building Forms 8″ x 4′
3. Wood Glue
4. Plaster of Paris
5. Cheesecloth
6. Putty Knife
7. Fine Sand Paper
8. Top Coat Spray

Step 1: Lower The New Desk Legs

Utilizing your Quikrete Building Form and a slicing devise, lower it down into 4 18″H sections. I used a hand noticed, however you may as well use an Exacto knife. If you need your accent desk to be larger or shorter, modify the peak of the legs as wanted. When slicing the cardboard tube, ensure that the lower is clear and even.

Step 2: Assemble The Legs To The IKEA Desk Prime

Utilizing a quick drying wood glue, assemble the aspect desk. Begin by glueing 2 units of legs collectively. As soon as dried, glue the 2 pairs collectively forming a cluster of 4. I used easy binder clips to maintain the legs squeezed collectively whereas drying.

After the 4 legs have dried collectively place them within the centre of the IKEA Lack desk prime. Utilizing a pencil, draw a mark on all 4 sides to verify the legs are centred. Glue the legs to the underside of the desk prime. I glued inside and outdoors the cardboard tube to verify the legs could be safe. Depart the desk to dry for not less than an hour.

Step 3: Plaster The Aspect Desk

Now comes the enjoyable a part of this IKEA aspect desk hack! It’s time to plaster the aspect desk! That is additionally the a part of the DIY mission the place I confess that I had NO IDEA this may work. I researched plaster of Paris extensively and the whole lot I learn suggested towards plastering cardboard. I additionally couldn’t discover any examples of individuals plastering IKEA furnishings – guess I’m the primary one! I’m completely satisfied to report it completely labored and I’d 100% use this methodology once more!

The important thing to creating the plaster of Paris stick with IKEA’s particle board desk prime and the cardboard tube legs, was to make use of cheesecloth. I do know – sounds loopy proper? However pondering again to my papier-mache days I figured including a material or paper would give the plaster of paris power and one thing to grip to. I used to be proper! I additionally love the feel of the cheesecloth coming by means of the plaster.

Plaster of Paris dries FAST (roughly 6 minuets), and which means you must work quick! Combine in small batches to verify it doesn’t dry out. Earlier than you begin ensure you have a number of mixing containers useful. Lower a bit of cheesecloth sufficiently big to cowl one rounded part. Combine the plaster of Paris compound with water, begin by following the ratios on the container. If you need a thicker or thinner consistency – modify the quantity of water. When you begin making use of you’ll uncover what works for you!

Utilizing the putty knife plaster the cheesecloth onto your spherical part. I used to be going for a closely textured look so I wasn’t too involved with lumpy sections. In the event you favor a clean end attempt to apply the plaster evenly. Repeat the method on all 4 legs. Utilizing your finger and a few left over semi-dried plaster of Paris, cowl the hole between the concrete kinds. Flip the desk over and repeat the method on the desk prime.

Replace: I had just a few sections of plaster carry and separate from the cardboard and IKEA prime just a few days after the desk was 100% dry. On these sections I added a 2nd coat of plaster and it appears to have fastened the difficulty!

Step 4: Sanding & Prime Coat

After letting the plaster absolutely set for twenty-four hours it’s time for the ending touches! Utilizing a fine grade sand paper, evenly sand down any bumpy sections. Watch out to not sand it down an excessive amount of or the cheesecloth will tear. I used to be attempting to attain a extremely textured plaster look, so I solely sanded sections that appeared too jagged. Lastly apply a number of clear coats of spray paint to seal the plaster.