Cost: $$
Time: 4 hours
Skill: 2 of 5 — Easy

DIY Patio Table Plan

A modern patio table with room to make it your own

Create a stylish centerpiece for your outdoor living space with a DIY patio table that balances clean lines with everyday function. Its waterfall-style design gives the table a modern look while providing plenty of space for meals, drinks, games or gathering with family and friends.

Customize the design with the optional plant trough hack to add greenery right to the center of the table, or finish it with the stain or sealer that best fits your outdoor style.

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What you’ll need for a patio table

Materials

(2) 4 x 4 x 10′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine timbers
(3) 2 x 4 x 10′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine lumber
(7) 1 x 4 x 10′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine boards
(1) ½ lb box 2½” wood screws + appropriate bit
(1) box (approx. 50 screws) 4″ heavy-duty lag wood screws with 5/16″ head
Waterproof wood glue
YellaWood Protector® Stain and Sealer

Cutlist

A. (4) 4 x 4 x 47″
B. (4) 4 x 4 x 8 ¾”
C. (2) 2 x 4 x 23 ½”
D. (4) 2 x 4 x 44 ¼”
E. (21) 1 x 4 x 30″

Plant Trough Hack — Materials

(1) 1 x 4 x 12′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
(1) 2 x 4 spacer jig (used in Step 11)
(1) ½ lb box 2 ½” wood screws
Waterproof wood glue
Preferred wood finish

Tools

Pencil
Measuring tape
Miter saw
Table saw
Drill/driver
3/16″ drill bit
1/2″ Forstner bit
5/16″ Hex driver bit
Clamps (12″ and 4′)
Framing/combination squares
Combination countersink drill bit (with 2″ long 1 /8″ bit)
Radial sander
Damp rag to wipe up excess glue

Plant Trough Hack — Tools

Pencil
Measuring tape
Miter saw
Combination countersink drill bit
Drill/driver
Radial sander
Damp rag to wipe up excess glue

Step-by-step instructions on how to build an outdoor patio table

The project comes together with a sturdy frame and slatted cladding that wraps across the top and down the sides. The result is an eye-catching and durable outdoor table that’s easy to build.