The balcony has long ceased to be a pantry for storing unused items or seasonal items. Today, even small loggias are used as a functional space, and in spacious counterparts they create real rooms. A table on the balcony becomes a necessity when the room is used frequently, and the types of this piece of furniture are very diverse both in their structure and in design and purpose.

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Peculiarities

Depending on the size of the balcony and the type of glazing, one or another zone can be placed on the balcony: a workroom - an office, a rest room for adults or children, a gym, a dining room and something else, for example, a combination of several. In any case, there are some features of arranging a balcony with furniture - a folding, dining or other small table.

• The table in the loggia should not interfere with free entry and exit from the room, as well as free movement around it. If the loggia does not allow you to install a large table, place a compact or folding analogue;
• Any furniture can be placed on the insulated loggia - neither in winter nor in summer it will suffer from temperature changes or moisture. An uninsulated balcony requires the installation of such furniture that will be resistant to temperature changes, otherwise, during the cold season, it is better to remove the table from the balcony to one of the rooms.
• Folding furniture will be a real salvation for any size loggia, because it is so easy to “hide” it and expand it again if necessary. Folding furniture is installed "for centuries", that is, even in the conditions of a "cold" balcony, this furniture will remain on it for a long time.
• It is easy to make a table on the loggia with your own hands, armed with an interesting idea, sketch, materials and tools.
• A balcony or a separate loggia combined with a room also affects the arrangement of furniture. If the kitchen or living room is combined with a loggia, then the latter becomes an addition to the room; with a separate balcony, do not despair, even it can and should be used as your heart desires. Just imagine what zone you are missing and implement it in a balcony space.

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Folding table

Such a piece of furniture will be an excellent choice for a balcony of any size. There are several ways to use it: as a dining table, a table for work or a hobby, for family and friendly meetings over a cup of coffee or board games. The main advantage will be functionality, followed by practicality, ease of use; in addition, the folding table takes up little space.

A folding piece of furniture is installed in the window area of ​​​​the balcony because more sunlight gets there, and after installation, even on the smallest loggias, there is a small passage. Traditionally, a folding design appears on small balconies, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bwhich you want to use as much as possible. It is easy to make such a table yourself, armed with knowledge and materials.

A folding table of a round or square shape is attached to durable elements, you can diversify the table with hanging shelves, which will become an additional place for storage or decor. Make the balcony even more comfortable - arrange wooden folding or soft chairs no more than 2-3 pieces in a small space so as not to clutter it up.

A hanging table will become an alternative to a folding table, it is easier to make it yourself, purchase a small tabletop and mount it in part of the loggia room. Hanging a countertop is much easier than installing a mechanism for raising and lowering furniture, and this method is less expensive, but very effective.

We create with our own hands

First of all, it is worth deciding on the size of the folding structure: take about one third of the width of the balcony as the base of the table, provided that the balcony is small or has a long narrow shape. For spacious balconies, choose the dimensions of the furniture yourself, provided that the future design will not interfere with movement on the balcony when unfolded.

Draw a sketch of the future table in advance, indicating the dimensions from thickness to width, the place where the fittings are attached and the folding mechanism. Then you should purchase or find the necessary materials and get to work. Stock up on the following materials:

• Tabletop pattern: draw it in full size on a thick sheet of paper, this will simplify the task of cutting out a piece of furniture.
• Wooden base for the table;
• Perforator;
• Hacksaw;
• Screwdriver or screwdriver;
• Sandpaper for grinding countertops;
• You may need an extension cord to connect the puncher;
• Finishing material: paint, varnish and paint brush.

After transferring the tabletop pattern to a wooden base, the element is cut out using a hacksaw or other tool. After the part is processed with sandpaper, pay special attention to the corners and cuts of the product. The tabletop is decorated before installation: paint it with paint or apply varnish, you can use stencils to apply the pattern; then let the structure dry for a day.

Next, assemble the details of the future table - attach the hinges to the table top using a screwdriver; make holes in the wall as needed in shape and size. Attach the design and enjoy using it. Additionally, you can make a folding chair or several chairs.

Folding

Such a piece of furniture is useful on any balcony, and takes up little space when stored. Furniture stores offer many options for folding products for a balcony: from MDF and chipboard, solid wood, plastic, you should choose a solid design for a particular interior. A folding table does not require installation - these are its additional advantages, and the price on the market for a simple model is quite low.

Dining

For spacious loggias, you can develop a whole dining room design project, where there is a place for a large dining table. The dining table looks succinctly on a large balcony area with panoramic windows, however, if the apartment just has a spacious loggia, then it will fit perfectly to continue the kitchen and dining area.

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Choose a dining table according to the dimensions of the room and especially pay attention to the temperature regime: if the balcony is not insulated, then remove high-quality expensive furniture into the room so as not to spoil it. The shape of the dining table is different - for a spacious room, choose a round table, and for a small one - a square or rectangular table.

Other options

In the conditions of a loggia, you can create a whole entertaining or secluded space, for example, build a small library, a recreation area, a work area - an office.

The computer desk will become appropriate in the office: pick it up according to the size of the balcony and install it where the table will not interfere with free passage. Such furniture, angular or rectangular, is often installed in a niche of the room, shelves are hung from above and the necessary hinged structures are installed for work and storage of things, documents, and decor.

To create an office with a table on the loggia, take care of sockets and lighting so that work is not at the expense of health.

A dressing table on the balcony is useful for women who have allocated this space for their use. It is especially important to create a “beauty zone” in the bedroom with access to the balcony: this will unload the room and use the balcony space as functionally as possible. In one part of the room, you can install a closet, and in the opposite - a dressing table with ladies' accessories and a large mirror.

A cabinet or chest of drawers will be an excellent replacement for a traditional table, perhaps they will become even more rational furniture for storage and use.

A cozy warm balcony is the dream of any owner. In sunny spring and hot summer, there is nothing more pleasant than sitting on the loggia with a book or tablet, drinking green tea with friends, having a romantic evening under the city stars looking out the open window. But in order to realize all these dreams, you simply cannot do without a small folding table on the balcony. And the best part is that you can make this very quickly and with your own hands.

We make a folding table on the loggia - what do you need?

A simple balcony table has many undeniable advantages: it is easy to assemble and takes up minimal space, can serve as a coffee, dining and business table for papers and a laptop, makes your loggia unique and homely.

Folding table on the balcony - very convenient to use

To make a table on the balcony yourself, you will need:

• chipboard or plywood 2.5 centimeters thick: one piece 40 × 80 centimeters + two pieces 20 × 60 centimeters + strip 5 × 80 centimeters;
• jigsaw (circular saw);
• perforator;
• sandpaper;
• loops;
• long screws;
• varnish or paint for wood.

Making a folding table on the balcony - step by step instructions

Folding table on the loggia can be of different sizes, shapes and designs. We will tell you how to make a small semicircular structure, but if you wish, this scheme can be taken as the basis for other interior ideas.

To assemble the table with our own hands, we take a large piece of plywood (chipboard), draw a semicircular cover for our product with a compass. Then we carefully cut out the part, carefully grind all the edges with fine sandpaper.

Note!
You should not press hard on the saw, so as not to damage the edges of the structure, chipboard is cut so easily.

To build the lower part of our folding table on the balcony, we take one of the two boards 20 × 60 and divide it into two triangles.
In one of the triangles we cut out three holes of different diameters - they will turn our product into an original element of the balcony interior. The center of each of these circles should be located strictly at a distance of 7 centimeters from the long side of the part.

The second board is the base on which the whole structure will rest. It is necessary to carefully cut out the edges in a semicircle and sand it with sandpaper (it is convenient to outline the contours of the corners using a regular mug).

In the middle of the finished board, we attach a triangle to a long furniture loop.

Note!
The triangle should be 3 millimeters below the upper border so that the table top does not scratch on the folding part when moving.

Then we do a pre-assembly: we put the lower part on the table top with the folding strip attached to make sure that the loop does not interfere with the movement of the structure.

We fasten the plywood strip to the wide part of the table on two joiner's loops. It is better to choose strong fittings to withstand the weight of the table.

The final stage in the manufacture of a table with your own hands is the installation of the entire structure on the wall.
We mark the place where our table will be located, we control the level. The ideal option is under the window, next to the opening sash. We fasten the lower part with a triangle to four screws, on top - a hinged cover, using four long screws. The table is ready!

One of the options for mounting and design of the folding table

Folding table on the loggia - how to care

Folding table on the balcony - the design is quite simple, but it also requires proper care. In order for this elegant interior detail to please you for as long as possible, you need to cover the surface with a protective varnish or paint - this will protect it from mechanical damage, direct sun and moisture.

Note!
It is better to paint the details separately, before you attach the table to the wall. And before you start painting, check if all the edges are well polished.

After that, all that remains is to pick up suitable chairs or cute stools, add some flowers, trinkets, a spectacular floor lamp - and your loggia is completely ready for spring and summer.

Making a table on the balcony yourself is very easy, while your budget will hardly notice financial losses. And if you assemble such a design together with children, you will receive not only exclusive balcony furniture, but also a lot of fun!

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Balcony table - 5 simple manufacturing options

A good owner always strives to equip every corner of his home beautifully and, no less importantly, functionally. A balcony or loggia has long been turned from a spare storage room into a useful room. In modern design, there is even a separate direction responsible for this sector of the apartment. In this article I will talk about how to pick up, or make yourself a table for a balcony or loggia.

The problem of choice or the throes of creativity

At one time, I set out to bring my loggia into proper form. And as it turned out, insulation, exterior and interior decoration is only part of the overall process. It is equally important to correctly furnish the room.

You can install a wardrobe or a standard desktop on the P44T loggia without any problems. For those who are not in the know, P44T is the project designation of modern open-plan houses. But my apartment, like most of those living in our country, was built according to a standard project back in Soviet times.

Almost everyone knows that the dimensions of such a loggia are quite modest, so a standard countertop, even from a small table, will look like an elephant in a china shop there. Required a small, compact and preferably somewhere retractable table. Of course, any furniture can now be ordered, but I'm used to doing such small things myself, my hobby is this.

Strange as it may sound, but the first problem I encountered was the choice of model. It seems to be a small thing, but there are many options. Here you immediately need to decide for what purposes you need such a table. And on which balcony are you going to put it.

• I analyzed many options in detail and came to the conclusion that a hinged option is best suited for an open balcony. As a maximum, you can install a retractable table, but here you already need to look at what it is made of. Indeed, in fact, the product will be on the street all year round and not every material is able to withstand it;
• The cabinet table is more suitable as a working option for those who like to make something. Its beauty is that such a compact design can be easily moved wherever you want. Plus, as you understand, there is additional storage space for many useful things;
• A computer desk, in essence, is the same worker, but for some reason it is generally accepted that on a balcony it should be based in some corner. And to be, if not completely stationary, then at least folding;

• But the most popular in this niche is a small folding table on the balcony.. The secret of such popular love is that it is quite simple to manufacture, and most importantly, when folded, it practically does not take up space.

Common options for balcony tables

When I announced to my household that I was going to make a folding desktop for myself at the end of the loggia, it immediately became clear that it was in the same place that my son needed a computer desk, and my wife had long dreamed of having a neat folding table for conversations with friends.

Therefore, after a short family council, I was forced to agree to the construction of two tables. But there are much more options for such structures, so I will continue to talk about all that I know and in the construction of which I, one way or another, had to participate.

A few words about materials and tools

To make any, even the most elementary folding table on the balcony with your own hands, you need to have some kind of minimal set of tools.

• You will not be able to do without a drill, but rather a perforator;
• In principle, the product is not large, which means there are not so many fasteners. Therefore, you can get by with an ordinary screwdriver, but of course it is better to have a screwdriver;
• When making countertops, it is very desirable to have a jigsaw. Of course, you can use a manual hacksaw with a narrow blade, but take my word for it, manually dissolving thick plywood, laminated chipboard or MDF is not a rewarding and very laborious task;
• In addition, you will need a standard set of small tools that every normal owner should have. This includes a hammer, hacksaw, tape measure, level, emery in our case, clamps will not be superfluous.

With materials, everything is a little more complicated:

• When I began to wonder, almost half of the sources indicated that the countertop is best made from chipboard. Fortunately, I met one experienced furniture maker. So he explained that even for an insulated balcony or loggia, chipboard in its pure form under the countertop is undesirable. If you really like this material so much, then it is better to take laminated chipboard;

• MDF boards are much better suited here. The material is more dense and durable, and most importantly, MDF does not delaminate over time, since chipboard;
• It is impossible not to remember the good old plywood. Specifically, the tabletop is made of plywood with a thickness of at least 16 mm. Auxiliary elements, such as stops, drawers, etc. can be made from sheets with a thickness of about 10 mm;

If you decide to work with plywood, then for an open balcony you need to take waterproof material. Most often they buy "FSF", but ideally it should be the "FB" brand. On a glazed and insulated balcony, you can safely buy an inexpensive folk brand "FK", which, by the way, is the most environmentally friendly among all.

• The now widespread OSB sheet can be used, but it will need to be decorated with something, I will talk about one of the convenient finishing options later;
• As for all kinds of plastic, I personally do not recommend messing with thick polymer sheets. The fact is that the price of high-quality materials that do not exfoliate, are not afraid of ultraviolet radiation, which is important for balconies, and most importantly do not emit any chemistry, is quite high. A cheap product will quickly lose its appearance and cause you more harm;
• But whatever you say, but for the countertop, wherever it is mounted, to this day, natural wood remains the best material. If you have the means, then you can take a glued furniture board. A tongue-and-groove board for a type-setting countertop will cost about half the price. In addition, all reinforcing and intermediate elements are assembled from wooden blocks.

If you want to have a really high-quality and durable countertop, then it is best to order laminated MDF or chipboard from some furniture company in terms of size. Believe me, you yourself will not achieve such quality.

Option number 1. Table with awnings

This option is most suitable for an open balcony. The bottom line is that the tabletop is screwed to two metal profiles, which, in turn, are hooked to the parapet of a balcony or loggia.

I will not tell you how to make such canopies from a metal corner or an ordinary profiled pipe with your own hands, since you cannot do without a good pipe bender and a welding machine. If you do not take into account purchased models, that is, the path is a little easier.

One of my acquaintances built such canopies from elements of trading racks. Such adjustable racks are in any store. You may have noticed that it is based on a metal profiled pipe with a number of holes of a special configuration. Shelf holders are inserted into these holes.

So, he took two such profile pipes, cut them off along the height of the parapet and attached them with clamps to the metal lattice of the balcony parapet. After he screwed the countertop to the two holders. He got an adjustable, suspended and, moreover, collapsible table.

In winter, when this table is not needed, the tabletop is removed and hidden in a couple of seconds. The racks themselves are painted in the color of the parapet and are practically invisible from the street. The upper sections of the pipes are closed with plastic plugs, so everything looks quite decent.

In favor of this option is the fact that there are points for the sale of collapsible commercial equipment in any whiter - smaller city. And the cost of a pair of pipes with holders and clamps will be relatively low. My friend cost the most to order a laminated MDF countertop.

Option number 2. Small ladies table

I called it a ladies' house purely conditionally, since my wife declared it her fiefdom. From what I've seen, people choose between three main models. Personally, I chose the easiest option to perform.

• In the bins of my homeland, I had a sheet of thick plywood for a long time, measuring half a meter by a meter. He remained from the construction of the cottage. So at first I dissolved it with a jigsaw clearly in half. I got 2 squares with a side of 500x500 mm;
• After that, I tightened these squares with clamps and rounded off those couple of corners that should be on the outside of the tabletop in such a way that I got 2 absolutely identical segments;
• On the flat side of one of the squares (the side with no rounded corners), I cut out a neat segment inside, as shown in the diagram. This segment subsequently became my emphasis under the countertop;

• I fastened the segment cut out of the square with the rest of the plane using a pair of ordinary canopies. It turned out such a kind of door;
• The outer part of the segment with an opening door, I screwed to the wall with four anchors;
• Next, I fastened with two canopies the outer, attached to the wall, part of the cut segment with a door, with a solid square segment, which is actually a table top;

• When folded, these are two plywood sheets hanging along the wall. When I need to lay out the table, I raise the tabletop and half open that makeshift door that is attached to the lower segment. It turned out compact, not expensive and quite well.

Option number 3. A table with a support

In the case when a person has only a countertop and that's it, you can do otherwise. Suppose you have made yourself a decorative countertop with dimensions of 500x500 mm based on OSB boards 12 mm thick.

In total, you got the thickness of the entire product 20 mm (OSB plate, plus decor). We need to somehow hang it on the wall. Also, make sure it folds up and stays secure.

• Here we will need to buy an ordinary planed wooden block with a section of 40x40 mm. This size is considered the most suitable. It will be more difficult to work with a thinner bar, and a thick bar looks rough;
• First, we cut off a bar 50 cm long from this bar and fix it rigidly on the wall with a pair of anchors. Moreover, the heads of the anchors must be recessed into the bar;
• Now our countertop needs to be attached to a wooden block on the wall with piano or ordinary hinges so that the countertop folds along the wall;
• Next, it's time to attach the support. We will make it from the same bar 40x40 mm. If you look in profile, then in the unfolded state, the countertop wall and support will form a triangle. The end of the support that touches the countertop is attached to it with a door hinge;

• On the other side of the support in the form of the letter “T”, a bar 80 mm long is screwed into the end;
• Next, an important point: in order for our wooden support to rest against the wall, two pieces of timber must be fixed on the wall at a distance of 45 - 50 mm from each other;
• When the table is folded, that is, the tabletop hangs freely along the wall, the support also hangs along the wall and is located between two bars;
• In order to bring the table into working condition, we need to raise the table top and support our T-shaped support on two bars fixed to the wall.

Option number 4. Folding table for work

Like it or not, a small table measuring 50 cm is only suitable for tea drinking or to put a laptop. I needed a more comfortable place for a home mini-workshop. At the end of the loggia I have a homemade one with many shelves, I took it as a basis.

At the level of 90 cm from the floor in the closet there is a solid wooden horizontal shelf. She then became a support for the countertop. More precisely, in working order, this shelf was a continuation of the countertop.

The width of the countertop is equal to the width of the cabinet. At first I wanted to make the length of the tabletop 1m. But then I decided that it would be inconvenient to get a tool lying and hanging on the cabinet shelves. As a result, I stopped at 70 cm.

I have a closet with three sections. The lower section was traditionally closed with two doors. The middle section was covered when the tabletop was raised. When folded, it played the role of a monolithic door.

And a mezzanine was made on top, bordering the ceiling, which was also covered by two ordinary doors.

The instruction is simple. The tabletop itself is attached to a horizontal shelf with hinges. When the plate rises, it rests against a similar shelf, on which, so that the plate does not fall back, I put several furniture magnets.

In order to bring my table into working condition, I need to open the two lower doors of the cabinet and lower the countertop onto them. The lower doors act as supports. And so that they do not warp from constant pressure, I put furniture rollers on each of them below, which rest on the floor.

Option number 5. Crossbar

This option seems to me to be the simplest. I saw it with one of my friends. The man was not going to make a mini-workshop out of his balcony, but he liked the idea of ​​a mobile computer desk.

The balcony itself is made completely transparent. Plastic double-glazed windows are installed along the entire perimeter from bottom to top. In the people, this option is called the "French balcony".

If you start to “fence” any homemade wooden props, you can ruin the entire interior. Stationary cabinets, tables and other furniture will also negate all the efforts of designers.

But in the design of this balcony, a decorative parapet made of nickel-plated metal pipes is provided around the perimeter. On the spacious loggia of a multi-storey building, relying on the windows themselves is not beautiful, and not safe, but the light metal parapet turned out to be just in place.

The facade wall on the balcony was sheathed with MDF panels, decorated to look like natural wood. The man ordered an MDF tabletop that clearly follows the pattern of the panels and fixed its end on the wall with two folding hinges. At the same time, the hinges are located below, at the level of the horizontal pipe of the metal parapet, and the tabletop was raised up.

In the assembled state, the tabletop clearly adhered to the wall. And since the pattern and color were the same, it almost completely merged with the interior. When the owner threw it away from the wall, the countertop rested on the nickel-plated parapet with the opposite edge. That's actually all the wisdom.

The original decor of the countertop

The decor of the countertop is, of course, a matter of taste. Here, as they say, who is in what much.

Most often, the tree is tinted and covered with some kind of varnish. To be honest, I don't really like this option. After all, in order for the varnish to look decent, you need to apply up to 5 - 7 layers, and this is long and troublesome.

If a person does not want to mess around, then he simply orders a countertop laminated for a certain ornament and installs it. Craquelure, applique, brushing (artificial aging) is, frankly, an amateur.

I liked the option with ceramic mosaic. By the way, when I made such a tabletop for my wife's tea table, she was delighted. The instruction is elementary.

First, of course, you will need to select and buy a mosaic. The most acceptable option for money is a tile. In essence, this is an ordinary tile of only a small size, on average about 20 mm.

Mosaic is not sold in boxes, like ordinary tiles, but on a canvas. I first cut the canvas and separated each tile. Then I glued each element to the countertop. The final touch was grouting, that is, filling the gaps between the tiles with a special composition.

Later, one master told me that I started cutting the canvas and separating the mosaic in vain, it was possible to glue it as a whole canvas. It would have been much faster and smoother.

In order to decorate the ends of the tabletop, I used an aluminum edging. This is such an overlay that is attached to the base with self-tapping screws. The video in this article shows the process of such an arrangement of countertops.

The balcony often protrudes additional a place to relax in a small apartment. You can turn it into cosy corner, putting a couple of chairs and table.

To save space furniture for the balcony do folding. Such a table can be bought in a store or made on one's own. Having made a table with your own hands, you can decorate him any way, which you like.

Table models

Balconies and loggias are different: with a deaf concrete fencing and through metal, glazed and unglazed. With this in mind, furniture is also selected. tables for balconies are divided into several main types:

1. 1. Folding. The most practical option for small balconies. When necessary, it is raised, then it performs the function of an ordinary table. When it is no longer needed, it is lowered, it is pressed against the wall and does not take up extra space.

1. 1. Mounted. Such a table is put on a railing or a specially constructed rack. Its downside is the extra storage space. Also, to install it, you definitely need a railing or a rack with which it will be held.

1. 1. built-in. The advantage of such a table is its size - you can install a computer or other things on it, it is stable and does not need to be constantly assembled / disassembled. The disadvantage of such a table is its bulkiness. To free up space, it will need to be dismantled.

1. 1. Folding. A stand-alone table that can be folded / unfolded, rearranged to any place. Such a table can be used not only for a balcony, but also as a portable surface (for example, for going out into nature).

What can you make a table for a balcony

For the manufacture of folding tables most often used are the following materials:

• wood;
• chipboard, chipboard, MDF;
• plywood;
• steel;
• aluminum;
• plastic.

Attention! The table on the balcony should be made of moisture-resistant material. Wood must be treated with antifungal agents.

Materials and tools

To do a table for a balcony of any model, the following materials are required and instruments:

• pencil;
• ruler;
• emery paper;
• simple or electric jigsaw;
• file;
• brushes;
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• electric drill;
• impregnation for
• paint or varnish for final coverage.

Folding table

Our folding table will semicircular, without corners to avoid accidental injury on a narrow balcony.

Except already listed To make this model you will need the following materials and fittings:

• sheet Chipboard or MDF;
• butterfly loops piano;
• long screws.

Stages of work:

Step 1. To begin with, on a sheet of furniture board, we draw everything details.

Draw a semicircle with rulers, nail and pencil. By diameter resulting semicircle cut out a rectangle (width about 10 cm). This strip will be the table top.

Next, a rectangular plate for attaching the table to the wall. Sizes are selected individually. Four are made in the slab holes under screws. The support for the countertop will be truncated triangle. Its length is equal to the length of the plate. Triangle optional decorate.

Step 2 We clean the edges of all wooden parts with sandpaper and cover impregnation.

Step 3 We paint or varnishing. We dry.

Step 4 With help loops attach the tabletop to a small rectangle.

Step 5 We fasten the triangle to the mount rectangle also with the help of piano loops.

Step 6 With help electric drills make holes for fixing the table. We hang our table. The horizontality of the table is checked with level.

The table can be decorated using technology mosaics, decoupage or just paint.

Folding table for the balcony

For this table model you will need the following materials:

• plywood 60 x 70 cm;
• bars(20 x 40 mm): 46 cm - 4 pcs., 32 cm - 2 pcs., 72 cm - 4 pcs.;
• bar or cutting(section diameter 24 mm, length - 32 cm);
• bolts, nuts, screws.

Stages of work:

Step 1. We file the edges of the countertop and round them with sandpaper.

Step 2 Bars of 46 cm are rounded on one side of both corners. On the other hand, we round off only one corner with sandpaper.

Step 3 We make the inner surface. In two 46 cm bars (which were rounded earlier), we drill holes using a special Fortsner drill. Do NOT drill holes through!

Step 4 Since the legs of the table will fold, let's call them internal and external. All corners of the bars of 72 cm are rounded off and washed down with sandpaper. We produce cuts for transverse bars, which will fasten 2 bars together. Distance - 16 cm from the bottom. The second cuts are made on another pair of legs, 5 cm higher from the first cuts. Bars of 32 cm are inserted into the cuts.

Step 5 Apply internal and external legs to each other, mark the places and make washed down on the outer legs. This results in a compact design.

Step 6 We fasten legs bolted together X-shaped way. Distance - 50 cm from the bottom.

Step 7 Making holes for holders tabletops at the top of the legs.

Step 8 Bars for fastening countertops(blanks for 46 cm) are located next to transverse bar. Distance - 5 mm.
Unrounded put part in the direction of the inner legs.

Step 9 Bolted neat fasten blank and domestic table legs. Strongly drag out bolts are not necessary, all parts of the structure must free move.

Step 10 To external we attach the legs remaining two blanks for 46 cm

Step 11 We put the tabletop facial side on the floor, lay out the structure on top. Doing marks, on which we will fasten table top to legs.

Step 12 We turn the table over and fasten the table top with self-tapping screws, which we screw into the front side.

Step 13 We sand the entire table with sandpaper and apply a layer of water-repellent and antifungal impregnation.

Step 14 We decorate the table or just paint it or cover it acrylic varnish.

Product finishing

Basic Methods decoration, suitable for tables for the balcony:

• painting;
• (application);
• craquelure(aging);
• mosaic;
• decoration various items (shells, beads, etc.);
• pasting self-adhesive film.

Table on balcony gives it a certain charm, completeness and cosiness. Regardless of which model you choose, the main thing is not to violate the basic designs, and tabletops and legs can be absolutely any.

For more information on how to make a folding table on the balcony with your own hands, see video:

Installing a folding table on the balcony is an excellent idea. This will not only rationally use every free space in the house, but also turn the balcony into a wonderful place to relax. Installing a folding table will make your balcony not only more beautiful, but also functional.

This design is very easy to do with your own hands, which will save you a lot of money. To do this, you need to decide on the appearance and technical characteristics of the future table, as well as select all the necessary materials for the construction of the future structure.

Practical use

1. The kitchen table is an excellent option for a balcony. It will allow you to comfortably admire the sunrise or sunset with a cup of coffee in your hands, or it can serve as a simple stand for things.
2. From a folding table you can make a wonderful work area in which it will be very convenient to conduct your work, do some applied work, or work on a computer.
3. Another option is to use this structure as a place to practice your hobby. For example, knitting, collecting, etc.

Required materials for installation

Of course, you will need an electric jigsaw, which allows you to evenly cut wood or other material. If you do not have a jigsaw, then a hacksaw can be used as a replacement. However, it should be noted that after a hacksaw, the material requires additional alignment.

It will be necessary to process the edges of the cut materials. This work is carried out by a special manual milling machine, which is also capable of drilling holes and making various decorative patterns.

Processing and grinding of surfaces to the required smoothness will be carried out using a grinder.

If you chose chipboard or plywood as the main material, then you will definitely need a screwdriver. It will significantly speed up the assembly time of the product.

A tool that is clearly indispensable is a drill. It is with the help of a drill that all the necessary holes will be drilled to secure the folding table.

You need to stock up on a tape measure, a pencil and a ruler - things that every home probably has. In addition to them, it is desirable to have a water level.

Manufacturing and assembly process

We make the table top first. We mark the outline of the structure on your material and very carefully cut out our future countertop along it. Then, in exactly the same way, a fixed part of the table is made, which will be attached to the wall and be our support. The next step is to make the stop and connect it to our entire structure using hinges. Painting the table can be done both before and after the installation of the table (this is up to you, as you prefer).

The table is mounted as follows:

1. We mark the level of the future structure on the wall and select the places for future holes.
2. We drill a fixed part of the table.
3. We check the accuracy of the markings on the wall and drill the necessary holes there.
4. Using screws or bolts, we mount our structure on the balcony.

How to choose

Ready-made folding tables can be found in many stores. In order for the table to serve you for many years and not break the next day after purchase, you need to take this matter quite seriously.

The most optimal and best option for purchasing would be a wooden table. The balcony is constantly exposed to various kinds of natural factors, such as temperature changes and exposure to sunlight. Therefore, it is not recommended to purchase tables made of plastic.

When purchasing a table made of wood, it is important to consider:

1. There are several types of wooden tables. Some can be made of chipboard, others with plywood. The most expensive option will be made from a separate array of wood.
2. Check the functionality and reliability of the loops used.
3. Evaluate the quality of the paint layer.
4. It is desirable that the table has instructions for assembling and installing the structure.

The advantage of a ready-made folding table is that it will not be necessary to engage in manufacturing and the ability to immediately proceed with installation.

Table with awnings - perfect for open balconies. This design is attached to the balcony parapet using two metal profiles. The countertop constructed in this way looks very stylish and folds in a couple of moments.

It is clear that small tables are not very versatile. If you wish, you can install a small wardrobe with a folding section on the balcony. This will create a very comfortable workplace.

Decor plays an important role in design. The most commonly used option is toning or varnishing the table. Ceramic mosaic will look interesting.