![]() ![]() Position the desk top on top of two of the drawer units on either end, allowing a 1″ overhang on either end. I applied 3 coats with a 2″ sash brush, sanding lightly with a 220 grit sanding sponge between coats. To achieve a nice protected finish that still felt like wood, I used Varathane Water-Based Ultimate Polyurethane in a matte finish. Let dry for 12 hours at least before applying top coat. Then, without waiting for it to dry completely, wipe on the Pickled Oak stain (mixed well beforehand), and wipe off excess. Apply the first stain (Early American) with a cloth, and immediately wipe off the excess. To achieve a medium brown stain that subdues the greenish huge of poplar, I used Minwax Early American oil-based stain layered beneath Minwax Pickled Oak oil-based stain. Let the wood filler dry and sand the entire desk top smooth using an orbital sander, starting first with 120 grit (working extra on any areas where the seams are uneven) and then switching to 220 to get an extra smooth finish. Rub the wood filler into nail holes and all the seams that have minor gapping. To create a more color-matched wood filler, since we will be staining the desk top, mix walnut-colored wood filler and white wood filler together to get a light brown color. Step 4: Fill Holes and Seams with Wood Filler Attach the short 1×2 boards to the sides, making sure the seams are tight and even. Glue and attach it using 1 1/4″ long nails. Place the long 1×2 along the front of the desk top. Place the frame on the underside of the desk top and nail into place using 1 1/4″ long nails. Step 2: Attach the Support Frame to the Desk Top Each seam should only have screws driving in from one direction, except for the last board which won’t have any pocket holes. Clamp, glue and attach the third board using the same size screws, and repeat for the last board. If not, you can place the boards on top of scrap wood of the same thickness as you attach them together. Note: make sure your surface is very flat to ensure you seams are flush and even. Then, glue and gently clamp them together and attach the boards using 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws. Carefully line up two of them together so the ends are flush even. Step 2: Attach the Desk Top Boards Togetherĭrill 3/4″ pocket holes (about 7 spaced 18″ apart) along one long edge of 3 of the 1×6 poplar boards. Attach them at the exact center of the short supports using 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws, so it looks like this: I’ve see how pine (a soft wood that is cheaper) will indent and get marked/gauged easily over time and I wanted something more durable.ģ- 1×4 22 1/2″ common pine – short supportsĤ- 1×6 94 1/2″ poplar (select them as straight as possible for desk top)ġ- 1×2 96″ poplar (desk top front) Building the Desk Topĭrill 2- 3/4″ pocket holes on either end of the 2 long supports (1x4s). ![]() I chose to use poplar because I wanted a hardwood for the work surface. I had hung up the kids artwork on that wall for awhile, but decided a home office or desk area for my high schooler would be a better use of space right now. ![]() I added that organizational unit of custom-built cupboards and cubbies a couple years ago to hold toys, crafts, and games. To check out the progress we’ve made on the other side of this room, go here. To see details on the floors we had installed go here. The door leads into a short hallway where a walk in closet is on the right and the guest bedroom is on the left. This is what this area of our basement looked like before I added the home office desk area. Lumber for desk top + stain/top coat: $120Ģ Ikea Eldberget/Malskar Swivel chairs: $35 x 2 = $70Ģ Ikea Nymane sconce lights: $30 x 2 = $60Ģ Ikea Ramshult shelf brackets: $5 x 2 = $10ġ×8 pine board 6′: I took from my scrap wood stash, but this costs ~ $7īooks, frames, decor for shelf: I used what I had Here is what I spent:ģ Ikea Alex drawer units (navy): $80 x 3 = $240 I love how much space there is here to work and the storage in all the drawers and upper shelf. This project was pretty budget friendly compared to ready-made desk units that were smaller. Today I’m sharing how we installed a long desk top attached to some Ikea drawer units to create a functional study space for our high schooler as we begin our school year virtually. A blank wall can be the perfect place to create a home office or homeschool desk, whether it’s in your basement or an open living area. ![]()
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