DIY TV table

Despite the advent of compact TV models that are easy to mount on vertical surfaces with a bracket, the TV stand has not lost its uniqueness. After all, such a product is a multifunctional interior item, on which it is not only convenient to place a TV, but also, if necessary, arrange additional equipment or use it as a bedside table for storing things. A table for TV can not only be purchased in the store ready-made or ordered according to your own sketches, but also made independently. To do this, you need to determine the shape and size of the product, prepare the required tools, but first of all, choose the material for the production of the cabinet. How to choose the right material and what you should pay attention to will talk further.

Material selection is an important decision for furniture production. Since it depends on this exactly what characteristics the finished product will have. It is worth knowing that it is easy and comfortable to work with some materials, while others require certain knowledge from the master or the use of a professional tool. To make the manufacturing and assembly process easy, you should familiarize yourself with the main advantages of various products. So, a table for TV can be made of the following materials:

1. Chipboard is a simple material at an affordable price, it is made from pressed sawdust, it is easy to process, it has a wide design variety, it is lightweight, it does not require special tools, however, it cannot boast of high strength.
2. MDF is a wood-fiber board that is easy to work with, can be laminated or veneered, finished products based on such a board can be used in high humidity conditions, the material is environmentally safe and durable.
3. Plywood is a laminated wood panel with a low specific weight, it is easy to work with, and the furniture is strong and durable.
4. Furniture panel - planed beams glued along the width and length, made of coniferous wood, easy to process, has an attractive design and affordable cost.
5. Array is the most expensive and valuable material, strong, durable, environmentally safe and aesthetic, however, to work with it you must have special machines and tools, when buying, pay attention to the quality of raw materials, the tree must be dry and free from defects.
6. Combined material (glass, ceramics, plastic, drywall) - as a rule, such materials are used as separate elements, for example, shelves, countertops, doors and so on.
7. Fiberboard - a thin sheet material, which is recommended for use on the rear wall of the cabinet.

In addition to the material for the frame of the cabinet, it is also necessary to purchase a number of additional products. In particular, when choosing chipboard or MDF as the basis, it is necessary to choose the right edge tape, that is, the product that will hide the ugly end slices. Today, the choice can be made from the following types of edges:

• PVC edge;
• melamine (paper) edge;
• aluminum edge.

At home, it is recommended to use a paper edge, since it is easiest to install, just attach it to the end and heat it with a household iron, while the adhesive layer melts and adheres firmly to the base. Another important point is the choice of fittings and fasteners. Such elements include self-tapping screws, nails, confirmations, telescopic guides, handles, legs and other details that will help fasten the walls, as well as install shelves and doors.

Advice! Do not worry if the house does not have tools for cutting the selected material. After all, you can always go to a specialized workshop, where a professional will prepare the details according to the sketch, it is only important to correctly remove the required dimensions and transfer the project to paper.

To make a table under the TV with your own hands, you should correctly take the dimensions. To do this, it is necessary to clearly understand where the item will be installed. Then estimate its length and width, having entered the parameters on paper. If you plan to make a complex version of the cabinet, then it is optimal to look at the finished drawings, for example, on specialized websites on the Internet.

Important! The design of furniture should be correlated with the material from which it is planned to be made. For example, models of a narrow form will be able to withstand even heavy equipment if they are made from natural wood.

Performing the sketch, it is necessary to measure the technique, which will be located on the table. And this can be not only a TV, but also speakers, modems, consoles and other products for which it is important to find a place. It should be remembered that despite the fact that the size and configuration depend on user preferences, it is still important to consider:

• installation site capabilities;
• dimensions of equipment;
• master skills;
• material features.

Attention! The scheme should contain not only external dimensions, but also the dimensions of the shelves, bottom, rear wall, doors, racks and other elements. If the table for the TV is done for the first time, then it is optimal to choose simple models with a minimum of details.

In order to assemble and cut blanks for the cabinet easily and quickly, it is advisable to use a set of modern tools. For work, you may need the following products:

• pencil or marker;
• cardboard or whatman paper;
• tape measure and ruler;
• clamps;
• jigsaw with wood files;
• sanding machine;
• hammer;
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• electric drill and drill on wood.

Reference! Most often, such a set of tools can be found in the arsenal of each home master. In some cases, this list can be expanded, it all depends on the selected material.

To transfer all products to the selected material as easily as possible, it is recommended to make a piece of paper or paperboard. When all the elements are precisely drawn on paper and cut out, they should be drawn onto the canvas. The next step is to carefully cut every detail with a jigsaw. To make the edges even on them, you can walk with a grinder. Then all the parts are assembled in a single design with the help of screws, confirmates and nails.

So that the heads from the fasteners were not visible, you can hide them with a decorative cap in the color of the cabinet body. After the main part of the cabinet has been assembled, the shelves and doors should be fixed. If necessary, each element should be processed with a grinding machine, as well as an edge glued to the ends of the parts. Assembling a table for TV is done with a screwdriver, screwdriver, hammer and glue. If natural wood was chosen as the material, then upon completion of assembly, the cabinet should be painted or varnished.

Thus, you can independently assemble a beautiful and unique nightstand for a TV. The main thing is to choose the right material, take measurements and assemble the product.