DIY Buffet Table With Pallet Wood, Concrete

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Table of Contents

• Tools, Supplies, PPE, and Steps
• DIY Buffet Table Plans
  • Download Your Free Plans
  • Measurements
  • Base Build Sequence
  • Paint Used
• Concrete Top

Here’s a great looking option for a DIY buffet table that cost me less than $100 in materials to build! The base is made mostly of reclaimed pallet wood, and the top is QUIKRETE concrete.

Using smaller dimensions could easily turn this into a console, sofa, or entry table as well. Download the free plans below!

• Related Article: How To Make Concrete Countertops

Tools, Supplies, PPE, and Steps

I’ve linked to several different retailers below for your convenience. I encourage you to shop around as I’ve found that each item may sell for less at a different retailer.

DIY Buffet Table Plans

Download Your Free Plans

Pallets are a great inexpensive resource for wood. I have access to free pallets and crates from a local boat factory; check around, you might be able to get yours free too.

Measurements

• (A) Concrete top: 22″ x 67 1/4″
• (B) (4) Legs: 2 1/2″ x 4″ x 32″
• (C) (4) Front, back braces: 2×4 lumber at 60″ L
• (D) (4) Side braces: 2×4 lumber at 12 1/8″ L
• (E) (3) Cross braces: 2×4 lumber at 14 1/2″ L
• (F) (18) Slats: 3 1/2″ x 18 5/8″ L

I left all of the rough saw marks, splits, holes, and knots intact. The more, the better in my opinion!

Base Build Sequence

• Attach the four front, back braces (C) to the four legs (B).
• Now attach the four side braces (D) to the now assembled front, back braces and legs.
• Install the three cross braces (E), equally spaced left to right.
• Attach the slats (F) with your nail gun. I worked from the two table ends to the center. The center slat may be thinner than the others. I laid all the slats down first, without nailing them, to get an idea of the spacing I wanted.

A Kreg R3 jig (see tool list above) is the perfect tool to use to attach your base pieces together. This Kreg YouTube video will show you how to set up your R3 jig.

Paint Used

• Base Frame, Slats: KILZ 2
• Base Frame: BEHR #BL-W09 Bakery Box
• Shelf Slats: BEHR #770E-3 Pewter Mug

After the KILZ primer and BEHR coats have been applied, sand the base frame down in random spots to add a distressed, rustic look.

Concrete Top

For an in-depth look at making concrete tops, see my article How To Make Concrete Countertops. Most of the same steps can be used for this table top. The only real difference is I made this top to be 1 1/2″ thick instead of the 2″ thickness I used for my kitchen countertops.

Once your table is built and you’ve set it in place, be sure to secure it to a wall with furniture safety straps!

Do you plan to make your own buffet table with a concrete top? I’d love to hear about your plans in the comments below!