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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.