We do have a nice area under a pergola where we can sit outdoors and eat al fresco. But the old table and chairs that are there have definitely seen better days.
To be fair, I think we bought the set almost 20 years ago so the wear on it is not too bad. I wanted to try to rescue it (my husband said get rid of it and buy something new...but we all know how this is going to turn out). I love a challenge, and hate the idea of just putting things in the garbage.
Enter the Angle Grinder....one of my fave toys... I mean tools! In just a few minutes it was sanded down and ready for finishing!
I thought that it would be great to have a metal table top...super durable, easy to keep clean and will be virtually indestructible outdoors. There is a roofing company near our house that has become my go-to place for metal fabrication. They've done shelves for me, a desk top and even a client's stainless steel kitchen counters!! They are quick, super helpful and very very inexpensive.
I took my measurements and had them do up something to basically just slip right on top!
I also added some angle supports (from some scrap metal pieces I had around) to give the table more stability.
I sanded down the 2 matching chairs as well, and added a couple of strips of wood to the sides for reinforcement also.
Here's the set looking better than new!
Now I just need to find some benches to go with it and we are ready to dine in style.
While I was at it, I decided to also fill in the cracks between the patio flagstone. It's bugged me for years because they just trap dirt, weeds grow in them and it always look messy. I used a product specifically made for filling in around stone.
You sweep it into the cracks, then water and let harden. I'm really happy with the result. It was pretty easy and makes a huge difference. I don't have a before picture but this shows how nice and even and finished it looks now.
Hope you enjoy your weekend....it's the perfect time to get to all those outdoor projects!
