Quick and easy resurface for folding tables (and other tables too!)

My wife did this project from start to finish.
I took the pictures, picked out the tiles, and put together this instructable.

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I wouldn't do this to any valuable table, or to a quality wood table. Once these tiles are stuck down, they could damage the table if you try to remove them.

This table is made of particle board, so it's a good candidate for this type of resurfacing.
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It seems everyone has at least one of these folding tables with the fake woodgrain surface, and on most of them, the surface is failing in some way.

I'm going to show you a fast, easy, and inexpensive way to resurface your table!

Tools and materials needed:

Sharp utility knife
Tape measure
Plastic scraper (for old surface removal)
Stick on tiles (your choice of pattern!)

Step 1 Remove the old surface cover.

The first thing to do is peel all of that old stuff off of your table.
My table's surface appeared to be some sort of waxed paper. No wonder it was coming off!

This step took about 20 minutes to complete.

Comments

[dontno]

Should have centered your tiles on the table top. That way all the edges would have come out even. I know it's a few more tiles and more cutting, but the appearance is much more pleasing to the eye. Nice Ible though.

[moseph]

genius!!!

[TheRealAnubis]

Thanks for the good comments ! I never even thought about putting it upside down and weighting the other side...

[Jural]

You could also turn the table upside down and place weight on the bottom for more even pressure. Just put something under it to protect the surface.

[jessyratfink]

This is a really great idea. A good use of those faux wood tiles. :)