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How to Make Patio Side Table from Old Umbrella Stand

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INSIDE: How to build an easy outdoor patio side table using a metal umbrella stand. Nautical stripe DIY furniture side table for home decor.

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No idea why but we have three umbrella stands and one patio umbrella. Did we lose an umbrella in a house move? Did someone “gift” us a heavier-than-heck metal base and forget its umbrella companion? No clue!


But here we sit outdoors among the warm sun, the green grass and flowering pots…and three metal (and dare I say, rusting) umbrella stands dotting the landscape. It was time to get crafty or call in for a donation pick-up. Guess which option I roped my husband into?

This is how we turned a rusted umbrella stand into a unique and practical outdoors patio side table…

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How to Make Patio Side Table from Old Umbrella Stand

Supplies:
– Metal patio umbrella stand (Don’t have one? This is similar to what I used.)
– Wooden circle table top
– Galvanized pipe floor flange fitting (must fit dimensions of umbrella stand)
– Galvanized pipe bushing fitting
– Galvanized pipe section (must fit dimensions of umbrella stand)
– Bonding glue material
– Spray paint (for base)
– Paint and/or stain (for table top)
– Polyurethane spray

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how to re-purpose an umbrella stand into a patio table

Insert pipe fitting section into umbrella base stand. Use a rubber mallet to ensure tight fit.

Screw pipe section into pipe floor flange fitting.

On top of pipe section, insert pipe bushing fitting.

With the side table base built, give it a coat of spray paint. Once dry, give the base a coat of polyurethane spray.

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To create the striped table top, tape off sections of the wooden top with painters tape.

Determine which sections you want to paint which colors. Truthfully, I went with colors we already had stored away in the garage.


And that’s how one section was stained gray and another section was painted teal.

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With the paint now dry on the table top, give that a coat (or two) of polyurethane spray.

Use a bonding glue to secure the wooden table top to the base.

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Pour yourself your favorite refreshing beverage…while you decide what to use the one remaining patio umbrella stand for!

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  6. I wish I had seen this before I left my lonely umbrella stand behind on my last move… This table is so cool, love the chairs too

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    • Thanks Wendi! Glad the base finally has a purpose other than sitting in the corner of the yard.

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  10. Re-using the umbrella stand to make an outdoor table — brilliant! It turned out to be quite attractive and really adds to your outdoor living space! Great up-cycle project!

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  11. Such a great idea! I LOVE to see all of the creative ways bloggers reuse things instead of throwing it in the landfill! Saving this in case I ever end with an extra umbrella stand 🙂

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  14. Wow, that is so smart! We also have a few stands and rarely use the umbrellas now that we got some sail shades in the back yard. I love that you painted it to complement the chair 🙂

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    • Thanks Toni! It turned out better than what my husband and I originally discussed. I think the stripes help!

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  17. super cute, love the cabana stripes they really shout summer! What a great idea for an unused umbrella stand. thank you for sharing it at TADA! Thursdays

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  19. What a beautiful job you did! Very inspiring. I even love all the beautiful plants you added to your space. Looks like a place I would love to sit and relax :0) Thanks for sharing with us at Dishing It & Digging It!

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  26. So cute! The umbrella stand is perfect as a table base. And I love the stripes with your patio furniture. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!

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  31. This is a great idea! But I’m wondering why you didn’t screw the table top to the base instead of gluing it?

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  33. I am so happy I saw this as I am currently looking for patio decorating ideas and this looks really nice! Now I am off to check your other posts :).

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  34. This is such a great idea! And I love your patio furniture, by the way, did you paint it yourself?
    Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.

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  36. Yes, I too was wondering why the tabletop was not screwed onto the base. Thanks for the clever project!

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