Learn how to turn your unused fire pit into a table with a diy fire pit cover.
Fire pit table cover diy.
With our summer temps being so hot we never use it during the warmer months.
Now for underneath the fire pit cover.
Measure your fire pit and cut your wood into pieces that will make a large square with plenty of room to cover the opening.
Cut your cement board to fit into the fire pit box.
The tapered edges won t tear out when the table is slid around and they ll look better when it s sitting on uneven ground.
This fire pit cover only uses a few tools and is a perfect project for beginners and experienced diyers alike.
Insert your cement board into the fire pit box.
Step 2 if you want to keep this simple just use wood glue in between each plank and clamp to hold them tight until the glue dries.
We scored it with a box cutter but a cement board cutter would save time and energy if you have one.
The chalk marked where the fire pit would hit on the plywood so we knew that the 2 4 had to be inside the chalk line.
You ll add additional support in just a minute.
Using pocket holes on the inside of the box sides.
I cut four braces out of scrap wood and screwed them to the underside of the cover making sure they were placed to fit inside the fire pit ring.
When building a table cut the posts a to length on a miter saw see cutting list.
Attach your fire pit box to the bottom of the table.
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We wanted to make it so that the table will stay in place and won t fall off so we marked the fire pit pavers with chalk and then placed the plywood onto it.
Taper the bottom edges about 1 2 in.
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Up with a miter saw.
If you want to keep this super simple just use wood glue in between each plank and clamp to hold them tight until the glue dries.
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The bricks making up our fire pit ring are 7 deep so i had to make sure to take into account the inside diameter of the fire pit as well.
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Available in several sizes to fit a variety of models you ll be assured a custom like fit on your outdoor furniture while fade resistant fabric protects.
With different colors and finishes along with various materials to choose from you ll have plenty of options to find the perfect touch to complement your patio décor or perfectly accent your yard.
Several years ago we purchased stone from home depot to build a fire pit.