You be taught that correct!!! We constructed this espresso desk with solely TWO devices:
Our 18-volt miter seen…
and our 18 gauge brad nailer! So we’re calling this espresso desk “Desk for Two”!
Not solely is that this a two-tool endeavor, we moreover constructed it with solely 13 1×4 boards, which suggests we spent about $65 in lumber! Get hold of the FREE Printable Plans HERE and can be found dangle round with us in our retailer as we assemble this Desk for Two! Click on on HERE or the image beneath to watch!
How easy was that?!
Now for the tutorial!
After making our cuts, we constructed the 4 desk legs by attaching two leg gadgets collectively, so that they kind an “L”. We used 1 1/4″ brad nails and picket glue.
Subsequent, we linked a short apron piece to the sting of every legs. Ensure that the apron is linked to the aspect of the leg, with out the seam, and that it is flush with the sting of the legs. We used 1 1/4″ brad nails and picket glue.
Then, we linked the underside fast apron piece, 3″ from the underside of the legs, the similar method.
As quickly as every leg assemblies have been full, we linked two prolonged apron gadgets to the legs, with 1 1/4″ brad nails and picket glue. The prolonged apron have to be flush with the fast apron gadgets. We did the similar for the underside, prolonged apron gadgets. Guarantee they’re flush with the underside, fast apron gadgets.
To attach the helps, we used 1 1/4″ brad nails and picket glue. We linked them from the floor of the very best apron gadgets and into the helps.
The last word step inside the assembly was to attach the very best planks. We started with one aspect and labored our answer to the other. We used 1 1/4″ brad nails and picket glue. Guarantee to attach the ends of the boards to the apron gadgets
and into the helps.
The last word step was the tip! We used two coasts of Rust-Oleum Chalked spray paint in Charcoal. Then, to get the sunshine, distressed finish, we used our Ryobi Nook Cat sander with a 120-grit sanding pad. We merely ran the sander all through the sides and corners of the desk. (Phrase, you need to make the most of picket filler to fill the nail holes, sooner than painting. We similar to the distressed look so we left the holes). Yow will uncover the Chalked Spray Paint HERE on Amazon!
To protect the tip, we used two coats of Rust-Oleum Chalked topcoat, in matte finish. It is going to go on white, like glue, nonetheless it dries clear! You need to use a paint brush to make use of the topcoat. Yow will uncover the Chalked Paint Prime Coat HERE on Amazon!
That was it! 13 boards, 2 devices and a few Shanty Sisters later… Now we have now our Desk for Two!
Want to know further regarding the completely different pretties on this room? Scroll down to look out all the knowledge!
DIY Mantel – Free plans HERE
Rug – HERE
Vase on desk – HERE
Stems in vase – HERE
Floating Cupboards – Free plans HERE
Pillows – AtHome Outlets and Objective
Feather prints on Wall – HERE
