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    Home » Furniture » Antique Frame Turns A Folding Tray Table Stand Into A Unique Table

    Antique Frame Turns A Folding Tray Table Stand Into A Unique Table

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    Unique Table Made From A Folding Tray Table Stand

    Hey Guys! When I saw the folding tray table stand at Goodwill last week I knew just what I would do with it. It needed a topper to turn it into a table. I wasn't sure if I had anything to make a table top with but I'm always on the hunt so it would just be a matter of time.

    how to add a table top to a folding tray table

    Imagine my surprise when I already had the perfect topper in the workshop. I really love the finished table. It has a fresh clean vibe and it was super easy to make.

    Today is the day of the month everyone looks forward to........Thrift Store Decor day. My thrifty friends have some really fun projects to share and the tour links are at the end of the table tutorial.

    folding tray table found at Goodwill

    Project Table

    The folding tray table stand was $5.99. Not a steal but an okay deal. I liked the natural wood finish and planned to stick with that. No painting.

    vintage frame becomes a topper for a folding tray stand

    Remember this antique frame with a wood back from my favorite junk shop? I don't remember how much I paid for it but probably not over $5, more like $2 or $3. Notice how perfectly it sits on the stand frame. Just the right size. I didn't think finding a table topper would be this easy. I must be living right. No cutting anything down or adding anything in.

    Antique Frame Turns A Folding Tray Table Stand Into A Unique Table

    How pretty is that table. I can't tell you how much I love the trendy natural wood and white look.

    painting a diy project

    Time To Paint

    I painted the antique frame before attaching it to the stand. All those details are so pretty. I originally really wanted to distress the piece but I changed my mind. It looked so good painted. The paint is Beyond Paint in Off-White. White is really stark and I seldom use it. The off-white has a softer look but still looks white.

    using a Ryobi brad nailer to attach a table top

    I left the straps on the frame so that it retained the proper balance until I attached the top. I used my handy dandy Ryobi brad nailer to nail the antique frame to the stand.

    removing straps from folding tray table

    I turned the table upside down and cut the straps after only putting one nail in each of the four sides. I was able to pull the straps off but it was a tight squeeze between the top and the stand. Then I finished nailing the top to the bottom.

    touching up paint where nail heads are located

    I knew I would need to touch up the top where the nails went in but that was easier than painting the top after it was attached to the stand.

    Turn A Folding Tray Table Stand Into A Unique Table

    Finished Tray Table

    The table is lightweight and can be moved easily. Perfect for serving drinks and snacks to visitors. I can also see it as an end table in a sunroom.

    Antique Frame Top Turns A Folding Tray Table Stand Into A Unique Table

    I forgot to mention that I cleaned up the legs of the stand and waxed them with a clear wax.

    how to add a top to a folding tray table

    I like using candy as props. Makes putting the props away much more enjoyable.

    how to make a table from a folding tray table stand

    Folding Tray Table Stand Makeover

    So how do you like the table? What about the top? Where would you use a similar table?

    List of Supplies (Amazon Affiliate Links) for this project:
    Beyond Paint Off-White
    Howard's Wax Neutral
    FolkArt Chalk Brush (my favorite paint brush)
    Ryobi Airstrike Brad Nailer

    You can make a similar project. You don't need any special tools. A hammer and nails work as well as an electric nailer, just a bit slower and more elbow grease.

    Time to see what we have on the tour today. Just click the links below the "before makeover" photo collage.

    Thrift store decor before photo collage February 2019

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    Folding Tray Table Stand Table Petticoat Junktion (you are here)

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    As always thanks for being here and have a great day, Kathy

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    1. Wilda Pecina

      October 15, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Quick question, Do you have a preferred brand of table saws? Is there one that is the best? I want to make sure to get one that is as safe as possible to operate. I feel like safety is pretty important. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        October 15, 2019 at 8:01 pm

        I like the Ryobi table saws.

        Reply
    2. Christy @ Our Southern Home

      February 15, 2019 at 9:56 am

      This is very creative and turned out beautifully!! Love it!

      Reply
    3. MaryEllen

      February 15, 2019 at 5:54 am

      Kathy, this is a great project. I never thought of making a luggage rack into a table. It turned out really cute, & I agree with Pam that those flowers in that urn are absolutely gorgeous! The perfect combo!!

      Reply
    4. Pam @ House Of Hawthornes

      February 14, 2019 at 7:00 am

      That is the cutest little table now! Are those real flowers, because if not I need me to find some of those? They just shout SPRING to me! Anyhow, back to the table - super cute!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        February 14, 2019 at 7:14 pm

        I got those flowers at Goodwill.....where else, lol. Had them for a while and I love them.

        Reply
    5. Naomi S

      February 13, 2019 at 11:03 pm

      Inspired, Kathy! I also love those little zinc Mason jar lids used as a candle holder. That's inspired, too!

      Reply
    6. Maryann

      February 13, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      I can't believe how perfect that frame fit on top! SO CUTE!

      Reply
    7. Sarah Ramberg

      February 13, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      That looks fab! I'm not sure I've ever seen a luggage rack table like that in a thrift...but I like Kristin's idea, too. 😉 Pinned!

      Reply
    8. Gloria

      February 13, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      I almost think you should have stenciled something in the center area. It's too much empty space

      Reply
    9. Rose Lefebvre

      February 13, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      Great re-do! I like this idea very much!

      Reply
    10. Kristin salazar

      February 13, 2019 at 11:13 am

      This is such a great idea, using a large frame on top! Hmmmmm. I might must walk out of the hotel with a luggage rack next time 🙂

      Reply
    11. Gail

      February 13, 2019 at 10:35 am

      Kathy,

      super job! Smart to leave the straps until after the frame was attached.

      pinning!

      gail

      Reply
    12. Cathy

      February 13, 2019 at 8:13 am

      Great project. I find those tray tables every summer at garage sales. Could I get the specifics on that nailer in the picture please? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        February 13, 2019 at 9:14 am

        Here is the Amazon affiliate link Cathy. I love this nailer. So easy to use and cordless. https://amzn.to/2N1XwiE

        Reply

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