How to take a thrift store cutting board and make your own decorative DIY wooden table riser.
Hey friends, it’s Thrift Store Thursday where I share how to take a simple thrift store find(s) and create new home decor. Today It’s all about cutting boards. There are a number of things that I always look for at thrift stores and cutting boards are one of them. They make great craft projects and decorations and today I’m sharing a couple DIY Wooden table risers made from cutting boards.
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I picked these two cutting boards up for a few dollars each…
I love the thickness of the rectangular one and the classic shape and size of the one with the handle. Both will make cute farmhouse table risers.
Painted DIY wooden table riser
We’ll start with the small cutting board. For this one, I’m going with a white paint since I’m not planning on putting food on it and I already have the paint from another project.
Start by sanding the board down with either 100 grit sandpaper. I used my palm sander to get it smooth.
2. Once you have it sanded, you’ll want to wipe it down really well to clean off all of the dust.
3. Paint the board on the top and bottom. I’m doing this because I may end up leaning it agains something so you may see a bit of the botton. The wood on mine was very dry so the paint soaked right in. That is kind of a cool look – almost gray or white washed – so I could have left it that way. I decided to go a bit more opaque and added another coat.
4. Sand the edges and in random spots to make it a bit more rustic.
5. Apply antique ink or stain to age it a bit. I used Ipswich Pine stain which is super subtle.
7. Add the “feet”. Using Gorilla glue, glue the small little wooden knobs to the bottom of the four corners.
Super easy and super cute DIY farmhouse table riser!
Stained DIY wooden table riser
I wanted to stain the thick, rectangular cutting board because I want to use this table riser as more of a centerpiece for the counter. Again, I will not be putting food on it. If you want to use one of these for food, I would recommend keeping it natural wood (after a really good cleaning) and using mineral oil to condition the wood. If you want it a bit darker, you can also use coffee to stain the wood like I did with the wooden rounds on our DIY charcuterie board, which can also be used as a table riser.
2. Start by sanding the board down with either 100 grit sandpaper. I used my palm sander just to clean up the surface a bit. I don’t mind if it has some cuts still in it as it adds to the character. You can see the difference in the board here…
2. Once you have it sanded, you’ll want to wipe it down really well to clean off all of the dust.
3. Prep the wood with wood conditioner. It helps prep the wood for stain (again, the wood is very dry) and keeps the color even.
4. Stain the wood and the little knobs for feet. I used Minwax stain in Dark Walnut for this one. Apply the stain with a cotton rag, wiping off the excess quickly.
5. Apply the feet with Gorilla glue as above. You can also use a brad nail gun if you have one.
Let the stain and glue dry overnight and that’s it.
These decorative table risers are super inexpensive, are easy to make and can be made to match any decor. You can also use them in any room, not just the kitchen. *Keep in mind, these are NOT for food, just for decoration.
So whether you need a dining table riser, coffee table riser, dessert table riser or something for the counter like this one, thrift store cutting boards make the perfect base.
I hope you liked this edition of Thrift Store Thursday! Let me know in the comments if you think this is something you may try or send me a picture if you do!
I am 79, love your candle holder and plan on creating a pair today.
I,too, have found the idea of remaking something old into a conversation piece.
Look forward to reading your blog. Thanks
I am 79, love your candle holder and plan on creating a pair today.
I,too, have found the idea of remaking something old into a conversation piece.
Look forward to reading your blog. Thanks
Thank you so much, Barbara! I’m so glad you like it and I’m so glad you found the blog. 🙂
Great idea, love them
Thank you, Rhonda!!
I love it and will definitely try it. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.
Thank you, Mary!!