This IKEA Hack was inspired by Art Deco & Geometric design. The contrast between wood and black is striking. This is an inexpensive hack that can be done with some basic woodworking skills. The IKEA LACK Table is only $7.99 and is an inexpensive hack.
IKEA Hack Art Deco LACK Side Table
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Supplies / Tools
- IKEA Lack Side Table
- 10 Pieces of Wood Lath (50 piece bundles at Lowes & Home Depot ~$15)
- Safety Glasses
- Ear / Sound Protection
- Weldbond Adhesive
- Sand Paper
- Brad Nail Gun
- Miter Saw
- Bessey General Clamps
- Black Paint
- Table Saw
- Danish Oil
Estimated Cost: ~$15 each
Instructions
Step 1: Assemble IKEA Lack Table
- Take the 4 screws provided and screw in the legs into the table top. Very simple!
Step 2: Prepping Wood Lath
- I bought a 50 piece bundle of Wood Lath at Lowes for about $13 dollars (used a coupon, normally $15 dollars)
- You will only need about 8-10 pieces for each Lack Table.
- The wood lath comes a little rough to touch. Start by smoothing it out by sanding it down with 120 grit sand paper or higher.
- After sanding I used Danish Oil Dark Walnut to bring out some of the grain. You can use any stain that you prefer.
- You will need to paint some pieces black with spray paint or regular latex paint.
Step 3: Creating the border for the Table Top
- Using 1 piece of Wood Lath cut it down the middle on a table saw.
- Now you have two ~0.5 inch width by 48″ pieces to use for the table top frame / border.
- The table top is 21 5/8″ x 21 5/8″
- Cut the 0.5 ” wide pieces to 21 5/8″ and miter the corners at 45 degrees
- Use Weldbond Glue and Clamps to hold down the frame.
- To speed up the process and to make it more secure use 5/8 inch Brad Nails for all wood pieces attached to the table top.
Step 4: Art Deco / Geometric Table Top
- Divide the table equally into 4 parts (2 Lines down the middle horizontally and vertically)
- Next measure to fit for the Art Deco / Geometric Design. Cut all corners at 45 degrees on the Miter Saw. Caution! Be alert and be very careful cutting small pieces out for table top.
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