Cost: $$
Time: 4 hours
Skill: 1 of 5 — Beginner

DIY Railing Bar Top Plan

A convenient serving space that works with the deck you already have

Turn your deck railing into a functional serving space with a DIY deck railing bar top that’s perfect for entertaining, relaxing and making the most of the outdoors. This DIY deck bar is customizable to fit the railing you already have, creating a casual high-top seating area for food and drinks.

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What you’ll need for a railing bar top

Materials

2″ x 2″ x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine lumber
2″ x 6″ x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
(1 box) 2″ YellaWood® brand outdoor fasteners deck screws
100 Grit Sandpaper (optional)

Cut List

A (2) 2″x 6″ x 3′
B (2) 2″x 6″ x 4′
C (4) 2″x 2″ x 5 ⅝”
D (2) 2″x 2″ x 1′
E (1) 2″x 2″ x 44″

Tools

Power saw
Drill/driver
Measuring tape
Pencil
Drill bits (for pilot holes and screws)
Clamps (optional)
YellaWood Protector® Stain & Sealer (optional)

Step-by-step instructions on how to build a deck railing bar top

Designed to install in just a few hours, the wooden bar top brings natural character and added function to your deck without taking up extra space. When the gathering is over, simply remove it and store until it’s needed again.