Easy DIY TV Stand with Wooden Crates
Build a rustic farmhouse-style TV stand with two sturdy wooden crates, pine boards, and optional caster wheels. Finish it with distressed white and gray paint for an aged wood look.
Equipment
- Measuring tape.
- Pencil
- Drill
- Appropriate drill bits
- Screwdriver
- Bubble level.
- Paintbrushes
Ingredients
- 2 sturdy large wooden crates
- 2 long pine boards top and bottom
- 1 shorter pine board center shelf
- 4 caster wheels optional; 2 locking recommended
- Wood screws and appropriate mounting hardware
- Walnut wood stain
- Gray and white paint
- Spray sealer
- Sandpaper
Instructions
- **Measure the crates.** Decide the overall stand length and measure the gap between the crates for the center shelf. Cut the boards to fit.
- **Prepare the wood.** Sand the crates and boards, then remove the dust.
- **Apply the base finish.** Stain the gray boards with diluted gray paint and the white pieces with walnut-colored wood stain. Let dry.
- **Create the distressed finish.** Dry brush white paint onto the gray boards and crates. Add gray touches and lightly sand edges as desired.
- **Seal the wood.** Apply a compatible protective sealer following the manufacturer's instructions. Allow to dry and cure as directed.
- **Attach the center shelf.** Measure and mark its height on both crates. Secure the shelf with appropriate screws, checking that it is level.
- **Install the bottom board.** Position the connected crates on the bottom board and attach them securely.
- **Attach the top board.** Center the top board, check the overhang, and secure it to the crates.
- **Install the wheels.** Turn the stand over, attach properly rated casters to solid mounting points, then carefully turn it upright.
- **Place and secure the stand.** Check stability, lock the wheels, arrange your electronics, and follow the television manufacturer's anti-tip and ventilation instructions.
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Notes
- Prep and assembly: Approximately 1 hour of assembly, excluding cutting and finishing prep.
- Painting and drying: Approximately 2 days for the original finish, depending on the products used.
- My stand measured approximately 45 1/4 inches (115 cm) long.
- Leave about 1/8–3/16 inch (3–5 mm) of clearance when fitting the center shelf, if needed.
- Screw size, board thickness, caster rating, and load capacity must be chosen for your particular materials and television. - Test the fit before painting.
- Let the finish dry completely before assembly and follow curing instructions before regular use.