Easy DIY Custom Collapsible Teak Balcony Railing Table under $150
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- *How-to begins at 2:33.* If you're fortunate enough to have a balcony, you gotta have a good balcony table to enjoy it! I wanted a collapsible one for ours, but I couldn't find any online that met all my requirements:
-Big enough size
-Collapsible
-Made of treated wood to withstand the outdoor elements
-Affordable (under $150)
So I made my own using 5 products. Please use the amazon links below so that I can earn a small commission should you choose to buy these products for your balcony table =) (There's no extra cost when you use my affiliate links...it just helps me out!)
1. The table top is simply a beautiful solid teak wood shower mat which I purchased on Amazon. Here are a couple size options:
| 36x20 inches: amzn.to/3ARkqDj ($98)
| 31.5x19.5 inches: amzn.to/3oXcf5v ($90)
2. Wood posts. I picked up some scrap pieces for free at the local hardware store and sawed them to the correct length. But here's where you can buy them on Amazon if you prefer: amzn.to/3LQYG0K ($29)
3. I used these brackets for the collapsible drop-leaf mechanism: amzn.to/42hMonh ($15)
4. Flexible metal strap with holes: amzn.to/3p2hqRU ($7)
5. Wood screws. I bought mine at a local hardware store, but if you're on an Amazon kick these'll do the trick: amzn.to/3p6bTJS ($12)
Other items:
Chairs: I ordered these outdoor solid teak bar stool chairs to go with it: amzn.to/3oY7ZTn ($210 for 2 chairs). It appears there is a more affordable option from a different brand, but they aren't as tall and the seats are as wide and deep: amzn.to/42jjnaR ($174 for 2 chairs)
Teak oil to keep your table and chairs looking fresh! amzn.to/3Nz6Xrh ($19)
Music: Toze & Davium - Waves
I’ve watched every single video on balcony bars/tables, and for being in college with a balcony and wanting something easy to make w/ minimal tools to do this type of project, this is by far the quickest/simplest way to do this! What a great addition to a balcony!
Thank you! It was fun to think of a custom solution and make it happen.
I hope I can do this for my balcony
Gorgeous view for coffee
Very awesome!!! You must not have a lot of friends that get drunk because half the drinks would spill over onto the ground below. Definitely need a backing
You’re right! (About the first part).
You genuis!!
I am looking to do the same thing....attaching some sort of foldaway table that utilises the balcony rail. This video is perfect because I knew I had to make the table myself. I just needed the ideas on how to go about that. I love it when people problem solve like this. Great table btw!
Thank you! Good luck with your DIY table project. 🎉
THIS IS SICK!
Love it. I was searching for exactly the same.
Brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.
So nice but where you live looks so beautiful!!
Very nice thanks
Very clever! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Great thanks
Awesome!
I assumed the thumbnail was some photoshopped stock photo. Nice work with a cool view!
Thanks! It’s the real deal :)
This is a great DIY Project for my needs. Thanks for the ideas
Happy to hear!
genius
I love this! its so simple and effective
Thanks!
This is fantastic
Thanks!
Hi all! Here are links to the products used! Please use these amazon links so that I can earn a small commission should you choose to buy these products used in my video for your balcony table =) Psst...There's no extra cost when you use these links :)
1. The table top is simply a beautiful solid teak wood shower mat which I purchased on Amazon. Here are a couple size options:
| 36x20 inches: amzn.to/3ARkqDj ($98)
| 31.5x19.5 inches: amzn.to/3oXcf5v ($90)
2. Wood posts. I picked up some scrap pieces for free at the local hardware store and sawed them to the correct length. But here's where you can buy them on Amazon if you prefer: amzn.to/3LQYG0K ($29)
3. I used these brackets for the collapsible drop-leaf mechanism: amzn.to/42hMonh ($15)
4. Flexible metal strap with holes: amzn.to/3p2hqRU ($7)
5. Wood screws. I bought mine at a local hardware store, but if you're on an Amazon kick these'll do the trick: amzn.to/3p6bTJS ($12)
Other items:
Chairs: I ordered these outdoor solid teak bar stool chairs to go with it: amzn.to/3oY7ZTn ($210 for 2 chairs). It appears there is a more affordable option from a different brand, but they aren't as tall and the seats are as wide and deep: amzn.to/42jjnaR ($174 for 2 chairs)
Teak oil to keep your table and chairs looking fresh! amzn.to/3Nz6Xrh ($19)
I love you view
How much weight does this hold usually if i wanted to study outside
This is awesome. I kinda worry that the whole thing will slide down. I wonder if there's another way to attach it.
Thanks! The metal fixing bands are wrapped super snugly and fastened with multiple screws to the posts. The table ain't goin' nowhere ;) [edit]: I forgot that the video doesn't show that I attached the posts with fixing bands at the bottom too. So each post is secured in two places-- top and bottom.
Wow!! I’ve been searching for something like this. Our porch has a thin metal railing. Do you think this will work with that?
I can't say for certain since I don't know what your railing looks like, but common sense goes a long way. Go with common sense.
It's Emma's Dilemma Sorry I asked. Maybe rephrase the reply. Or maybe you meant it to sound like that.
Hi, just curious how time table top has held up over time? Thinking about doing this. Thanks!
Sturdiness/functionality-wise it has held up perfectly well! Color-wise it could use a coat of teak oil. But that would be the case with any wooden table. Hope that helps!
@@itsemmasdilemma thanks for replying! You didn't mention anything about mold or anything, so I'm assuming that's not an issue. Thanks!!
@@fxxs8182 Heavens no! Just standard wood discoloration. Also hasn’t warped at all. It’s super solid!
@@itsemmasdilemma thank you so much! I always need a little table outside on my deck for when I'm grilling. This is going to be perfect. Thanks again!!!
@@fxxs8182 awesome! I finally got around to adding links to the products I used in the description in case you were wondering. Good luck!
How did you secure the posts to the railing? I dont understand how you get it so secure and fastend
See at 2:11 and 2:35 - I used flexible metal fasteners + screws to secure the wood posts to the existing metal poles.