I recommend applying several coats because a desktop gets a lot of action. Lastly, finish with a water based polyurethane. I used varathane english chestnut for this piece. Once the top is nice and smooth, it is time to finish it! I used a prestain wood conditioner to make sure the stain takes evenly. Start with a low grit, like 60 or 80, then gradually work your way to a finer grit like 220. ![]() ![]() I have a hand planer which helps but doesn’t take off a ton of material so I still spend a lot of time sanding. So you have to spend a decent amount of time sanding to get a nice smooth finish. Although I spend a lot of time trying to make sure the boards are flush, I’m never 100% successful. The glue, clamp, and attach with pocket hole screws.Īfter the desktop is assembled and dried, it is time to sand. Then turn them over, in the same order, and mark out with a pencil where you want to put the pocket holes. I like to first determine my layout (yes, some boards look better next to others and you should look at them all first to decide). You’ll want to stagger them so the desktop is nice and supported. Next, set up to do more pocket holes than you’ve done in your life. Mine is 4 boards wide and I chose an L shaped top (meaning I made one long side and one short side and then attached them). Determine how long and wide you want your desktop. Start by ripping the rounded edges off of 2×6 boards to create boards with square/flat edges. It is pretty cool.įor the outside, again lightly sand first, prime, paint two coats of your desired color (I used Sherwin Williams Iron Ore), and seal with a water based polyurethane. If you’ve never used a gel stain before, your mind is going to explode! It works differently than traditional stain and, if the surface is not bare wood, will work when applied on top like a thin coat of paint. Then wipe on the gel stain trying to finish by wiping in one direction for a uniform appearance. Start by doing a light sanding all over just to rough up the surface. That look was achieved by applying one coat of General Finishes Java gel stain to the inside. If you like the raw look or the white version, by all means leave it! I wanted a two toned stained/painted look for this space. But it is more solid wood than the other trofast versions…so do with that what you will. It is a raw appearing wood that has been sealed. In all honestly, I purchased this particular unit because I thought it was raw wood that could be stained. I purchased this unit with 9 storage buckets. But this DIY lego table does help with the issue for sure! I think the only way to solve that permanently is to get rid of your legos…or your kids. Is this IKEA trofast lego building table the perfect solution to your lego troubles? Nope. I’m guessing you are too, or you wouldn’t be here. I’m tired of legos being everywhere on the floor. ![]() Varathane Water Based Satin Polyurethane.As an Amazon and Home Depot Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. But I can improve it! Check out my IKEA hack lego table below for a great solution to the always ongoing lego storage issue.ĭisclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you). ![]() Got a lego problem?! I’ll solve it! Hah, just kidding.
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