DIY TV stand

Despite the fact that technological progress does not stand still and video equipment is becoming easier and more compact, such an interior item as a TV stand does not lose its relevance.

After all, even if you decide to hang your TV on the wall, you need to think about a place for TV set-top boxes, remotes, disks, etc. In addition, such a bedside table can serve as a coffee table and a bookshelf.

But with all the diversity of the modern market, it can be very difficult to find exactly the model that will fit your ideas about functionality and design. In addition, it will have an adequate price.

We will talk about how to make a TV stand with your own hands in this article.

Preparation for work

Before you begin the process of manufacturing cabinets, you need to be thoroughly prepared. You have to choose the material from which it will be made, and calculate its required amount. And also to decide on the design of the future product, to prepare the necessary tools, supplies and accessories.

Consider these steps in more detail.

Material selection

When choosing material for the manufacture of night tables, you should focus on the optimal ratio of price and quality. You should also take care of the functionality and appearance of the future product.

Body

• The most popular to date is the sheet. Chipboard, which is a pressed chip. This material is practical, inexpensive, stands out in many colors.
• MDF - it is too wood chips that are glued. The material is more durable and resistant to moisture.
• You can also use special plywood for furniture. However, it can be difficult to find quality plywood suitable specifically for these purposes. Moreover, its cost is higher than that of other materials.
• TV stand can be made directly from wood. To do this, often use pine or oak boards. However, in this case, you need to have some carpentry skills and tools.

Hardware

You should also be responsible for the choice of fittings.

Depending on which material you have chosen, use screws, self-tapping screws or ordinary nails.

Important! If your model of a curbstone provides drawers, do not forget to get special rails for them, as well as handles.

Model selection and drawing

Choosing a specific model of your future TV stand, focus on the interior and the size of the room in which it will stand. Also consider your own strengths and capabilities. It is better to choose a concise model of a simple form, not overloaded with unnecessary details.

Before you begin, you should make a drawing of the future curbstone with the calculation of the size of each individual part.

You can also use ready-made drawings from the Internet.

Tool preparation

For comfortable work you will need:

• electric drill with various drills;
• hacksaw;
• sandpaper;
• wood screws or furniture ties;
• roulette;
• pencil.

The list can be replenished depending on which model of the curbstone you have chosen.

How to make a TV stand

To ensure a high-quality result of work, it is necessary to observe the following sequence of actions.

Procurement of nightstand details

According to the drawing prepared in advance, it is necessary make patterns of all the details bedside tables.

Important! Be careful when calculating dimensions to avoid material errors and cost overruns.

Further cut out the parts and sand the edges with sandpaper. If necessary glue the raw edge of the edge with special tape.

Assembly

At first attach the side backs to the countertopand to them - bottom shelf. If the design provides middle shelf - attach it to the side backs. Lastly, the rear wall and doors are attached.

When the pedestal is assembled, all that remains is to attach the legs.

Decoration and decor

This stage, as a rule, consists in painting the finished cabinet, coating the surface with varnish or stain, as well as in fixing decorative parts.

Useful Tips

• When choosing materials for a future stand, consider the weight of the TV and other equipment that will be located on it. The finished product should easily withstand the specified weight, be strong and stable.
• Drill holes for self-tapping screws before cutting parts, since when drilling small parts, there is a great opportunity to split the material.
• If on the bedside table will stand additional equipment for TV (consoles, players, speakers, etc.) think about how to connect them to the TV so that the wires do not hang down and do not spoil the appearance.
• If you are going to cover the surface of the nightstand with varnish, do it in 2-3 layers to maintain the quality of the wood.
• For future stand try to choose environmentally friendly materialswhose surface is easy to clean.