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Step 4Covering the table body
This step is a little messy ... you should protect your floor before starting this.
In addition, it requires some drying, so make sure no pets or children are going to be around the drying table. Avoiding dusty environment is a good idea too !
- Prepare the table. If the cardboard is warped or teared, the feet are not aligned or there is a gap between the layers of cardboard, now is the time to fix it. User adhesive tape, glue, whatever method necessary.
- Cut the newspapers into strips (roughly 5cm wide). You are going to need a good quantity of those.
Start with one newspaper, cut more strips on the go if needed.
- Dilute the PVA glue with some water. The texture should be that of liquid yogurt.
- Dip the strips (one at a time) into the water/glue, remove excess glue from the paper, and apply it on the table.
Multiple layers are welcome. I personally used two layers of paper on the entire table.
Only apply a layer on a dry surface.
- When everything is dry, use sand paper to remove apparent creases.
Depending on the desired final result, your sanding technique may vary.
Keep in mind that this is paper and cardboard, so don't overdo it ! ;)
This step might need several hours to complete, and the final result is a table completely covered in paper.
The drying PVA should have given extra strength to the table too.
In addition, it requires some drying, so make sure no pets or children are going to be around the drying table. Avoiding dusty environment is a good idea too !
- Prepare the table. If the cardboard is warped or teared, the feet are not aligned or there is a gap between the layers of cardboard, now is the time to fix it. User adhesive tape, glue, whatever method necessary.
- Cut the newspapers into strips (roughly 5cm wide). You are going to need a good quantity of those.
Start with one newspaper, cut more strips on the go if needed.
- Dilute the PVA glue with some water. The texture should be that of liquid yogurt.
- Dip the strips (one at a time) into the water/glue, remove excess glue from the paper, and apply it on the table.
Multiple layers are welcome. I personally used two layers of paper on the entire table.
Only apply a layer on a dry surface.
- When everything is dry, use sand paper to remove apparent creases.
Depending on the desired final result, your sanding technique may vary.
Keep in mind that this is paper and cardboard, so don't overdo it ! ;)
This step might need several hours to complete, and the final result is a table completely covered in paper.
The drying PVA should have given extra strength to the table too.
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