Making a New Use for an Old Milk Can: A Side Table

Fill a spray gun container with your preferred paint color. We found that a spray gun provided more uniform coverage. Our Case IH red paint is being used for this sample.
Third, prepare your wood slab by tracing an 18-inch circular shape with a stencil. Use a jig saw to remove the top of your table. Utilize your router to achieve rounded corners. We round out the corners using our palm sander.
The fourth step is to choose a stain color for the wood top. Here, we’re using an espresso stain as an example.
Fifth, apply a coat of polyurethane to your wood top to seal it and prevent damage from everyday wear and tear. Add a second coat of polyurethane to the side that will serve as the top.
Step 6: Arrange the milk can in the middle of the table top and fasten it with three braces, making sure they are evenly spaced apart.
The task is complete. Although the corrosion and grime make it difficult to read, the paint brings out the letters on the can.Seeing this in a completed can is one of my favorite things ever. You may now set your table in any area of your house or even outside.
This is the final product of our top.
In total, the job takes about three to four days to finish. As specified on the packaging, you’ll need to allow sufficient drying time between applications of paint, stain, and polyurethane.