I Repurposed a Pool Table Into a DIY Craft Table! - Furniture Makeovers - Thrift Diving

[@ThriftDiving]

Sorry I've been M.I.A., guys! I have had a ton of projects behind-the-scenes that have been pulling me away from my channel, and finally I had to put my foot down and tell other people NO so that I can get back to what I love: making videos for you all! :)

[@LeslieV.]

Yay! Glad you are back!!

[@funsahw]

i'm so glad you're back! great job with the pool table. so many uses. Thanks for reminding us to repurpose what we already have !!

[@ThriftDiving]

@@LeslieV. Thanks, Leslie!! :)

[@catgirldo7646]

Bless you.

[@wainymelake5018]

Did you say it is reversible or once you converted it is stuck like that?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Great video! Great use of an old pool table.

[@Seraphi89]

Gurl, you should be hosting your own HGTV show or something!

[@ThriftDiving]

LOL, maybe one day! I've had a couple producers approach me about my own streaming show through Roku, so that's still on the table. But I love me some KZbin. No one here tells me what I can and can't post. I bet with a show on a channel like HGTV, it's probably so much bureaucracy. LOL

[@riepie6639]

Thrift Driving: " I am turning this pool table ..." Me: INTO A COOL TABLE!

[@Jkcreswell]

As a pool player of 23 years, watching this video hurt my soul until the end. SO glad you didn't permanently change the pool table.

[@maggiemedlin3525]

You make it look so easy

[@ThriftDiving]

It's definitely easy! I've made enough mistakes along the way, though, and I still make plenty of them! lol

[@maggiemedlin3525]

@@ThriftDiving yea I'm not very crafty

[@lornashandmadesoaps7034]

Nice big work space, love it & welcome back. Thanks for sharing.

[@anovitch]

I love your show so much!!!!! Diys are so fun and simple and you are an amazing host!

[@dennism5565]

A nice work area for sure! We all need our own space to create - from a room to a space in the garage so our mess does not have to be cleaned up from each crafting section.

[@ThriftDiving]

I totally agree. It's great when you have the space to do that. Some people don't have the space and have to find creative ways to store it so it's easy to pull out when they want to work, but can easily put it all away. Table skirts are perfect for this because you can just pull it out from underneath! LOL :) Thanks, Dennis!

[@megasuperawesomestuf]

I’ve been asking my husband to get a pool table and I need a giant work table and now I have an actual excuse and reason to do it!! Lol. Thank you!!

[@up2meable]

Great job! I have a pool table in my basement and never use it anymore, but you have really given me a great idea! You're so crafty and I'm loving your channel.

[@ThriftDiving]

Yay! So glad that you have a pool table! You'll love having a big workspace!

[@carjam49]

we really are having fun here, glad you're back

[@honestcomments6060]

I just LOVE the fact that you did not destroy the pool table (like most DIYers would do) and made a solution so you can use it again or sell it if you ever feel the need to. Lovely result. You can use that table for future parties in case you need a massive buffet :)

[@ThriftDiving]

Yes!! Destroying it would have been a bad idea. It's a quality table! And you're right, buffet table....but also a huge table for possibly filming videos one too!

[@honestcomments6060]

Thats a great idea, like a presentation table, even for woodworking or anything. :)

[@LisaK65]

Looks great. Glad you're back.

[@ginagutierrez2628]

LOOKS GREAT! WOW!

[@ThriftDiving]

Heeeeey, Gina! :) Great to hear from you and I'm glad you like it!

[@BriarRoseStyless]

This video is so amazing! My aunt has a pool table that she only uses when she has parties at her house and she’s got a little 7year old boy who loves to have room to play, and I think I’ll show her this video as an inspiration so that she can repurpose her own pool table! What an amazing idea and DIY! Loved it 💛

[@ThriftDiving]

Yes, please show her this video! She may not realize she can easily do this. Is she crafty?

[@BriarRoseStyless]

Thrift Diving Will do ahah She isn’t, but her husband and daughters are and they’ll really appreciate this idea...

[@lisamorales3914]

You are the BESTin DIY.

[@sylviaseri4235]

Great idea. I have one in my basement too. I must repurpose it too.

[@virginiagarland6602]

Thanks for sharing. I have a game table in the garage that I was going to give away, but now I'm keeping it.

[@angelicinteriordesignsbysh5171]

Wow Serena turned out beautiful. I so need one this size. You did great job as you always do.

[@ThriftDiving]

I appreciate it, Shenell! If you have space for one, I'd definitely get one. It's the most solid crafting table. Perfect for spreading out fabric, too!

[@tfntexas]

Awesome video, glad you’re back!

[@rob-tomj130]

Your channel is the best and I love your videos and ideas. Thank you!

[@LiquidPinkLady]

What a great idea! Very useful and without any damage to the actual pool table. Good for you Serena!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Regina! :)

[@rebeccatreeseed410]

I especially like the fabric covering bulk storage. Maybe add plastic drawers on one side to clear your other work area? What a glorious crafting area!

[@ThriftDiving]

I love that idea, Rebecca, to add drawers on one side (the side closest to the wall) so that I can have addition easy-access storage. Thanks for that idea!!

[@rebeccatreeseed410]

This is a super project.

[@ronmack1767]

Great idea Serena. That does make a nice sturdy work table. You did a great job. Take care and God bless.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Ron!

[@Gertrude-Intrudes]

It’s so great whenever you upload. Awesomeeeee

[@ThriftDiving]

Awww...you are so sweet! :) I definitely plan to upload more often. I have been so busy working on stuff behind the scenes but I'm really trying to cut down on the "outside" work I do and make sure that everything I do is for Thrift Diving!

[@aros4327]

Your videos have really inspired me to pick up power tools!!! Thankfully I have a hubby that will “take-over” a power tool project after I get started. LOL! At least until I figure out how to use some of them. Your table is great!!

[@ThriftDiving]

YAY! That's so great to hear! The more you do, the more comfortable you'll feel with them. Ask him to show you how to use some of the other tools. Hopefully he will patiently explain. :)

[@d.durandworthey1059]

This is great! You always have a way of making even the most challenging tasks, jobs, and projects seem doable. That's an impressive skill set. Thank you!

[@ThriftDiving]

Hey, Derrick! How are you? I couldn't seem to find you on Instagram. Send me a message so we can reconnect. Thanks for watching my videos! :) I miss chatting with you, my friend!

[@Only1_Me]

Great job as usual! So glad you're back!!!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks! Me, too. I am hopefully uploading my next video tonight! :)

[@ljbj4]

Love this! You make this look soooo easy! I can't wait to see all your other crafty videos, TFS!

[@AC-qi9wo]

Nice job, great place to work!!!

[@michellebrochetti1115]

Love this!!! Your so freaking talented!!!

[@KarenPrudensLetsStitchMakeup]

Great idea Serena. It turned out great! It sure makes for an awesome work table. Can't wait to see the next video of the wood sign. Have a great rest of the weekend. 😊

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Karen!! You have a great weekend too!

[@mandyjb77]

Nice. At first I was like oh no, she’s gonna destroy a pool table. Glad to see it’s future is preserved under the plywood...although, you may end up having to ‘refelt’ the pool table. But, for now, enjoy that huge crafting table and all your indoor space.

[@ThriftDiving]

HAHA, I couldn't bring myself to do anything bad to this pool table. It is too nice of a table for that! LOL.

[@lindarussell9379]

Ping pong table is good for crafting also! Folds up!

[@ThriftDiving]

You are so right!

[@wykkydtruth]

That looked like a LOT of work, but looks like it was worth it. Well done!

[@ThriftDiving]

LOL, it wasn't too bad, actually! Lifting that first piece of plywood was the hardest part!

[@LeslieV.]

This is brilliant!!!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Leslie! Glad you like it!!

[@emilyflowers9454]

This is pretty awesome. I would be nervous about those corners sticking out so far. They make me nervous. I'm so clumsy, I just know I'd run right into them. It's very beautiful.

[@ThriftDiving]

LOL, Emily, surprisingly, they're not sticking out too far. If anything, I've tripped over things I've half-covered with the table skirt under the table! HAHA. Glad you like it!

[@gladysmccoy1725]

Thank you for your vids. I learn something new each and every time.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Gladys!!

[@jadonwright3780]

Love the new production

[@Glitterandcoffeexoxo]

Awesome job!!

[@ricog8209]

Nice. Now all I need is a billiard table and some....

[@ariancera4138]

We missed you. Glad you're back. And yes winter is coming!❄❄❄

[@ThriftDiving]

YAY! Glad I was missed! I was starting to get antsy with not putting any videos out in 3 weeks! And all this fall decorating around the new craft table has me excited for fall and winter and cooler temps! Is it pumpkin spiced latte time yet?? ;)

[@ariancera4138]

@@ThriftDiving Almost there. Lol.

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

Good seeing you, miss your vlogs. As always you did great job. Very functional able. THXS FOR SHARING.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks for missing me, Evelyn! Sorry to be gone so long!

[@MAHWL]

Looks awesome!🤗🤗great job!!! Suggestion: put some of that pink insulation board or foam board thick enough to fill the gap between the table top and pool table fabric to prevent the wood from sinking (over time) into the pool table... hope that makes sense🤔😉

[@ThriftDiving]

Hey, Maria! Thanks for the tip. I don't think it will sink in because the wood is pretty thick, and the span of the gap isn't too wide, I don't think. If I am hoisting really heavy things up on it, I'll see if it starts to sink and will take that suggestion to heart! Thank you! :)

[@kristenduffey3973]

OMGoodness!!! That is fantastic! You did a great job and what a clever idea! I'll have to get our pool table back from our daughter!!! LOL

[@ThriftDiving]

Haha, "sweetie? Imma need that pool table back, 'mkay??"

[@delmaquezada6733]

I lovrd this. Great job.

[@aboutfeddy]

I love how you have a great worktop and still can reverse it to a pool table! 😀 And I love your Autumn decorations, they're so warm and vibrant 😍

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks! I am leaving up the decorations because its officially September! :)

[@jennifermcdaniel2446]

Love it. TFS

[@samipierce5138]

Love the fall vibes of the craft table at the end!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Sami! I know, it's totally making me ready for fall! Earlier this week, I had some people at my house filming me make that "family" word art and we wanted fall decor on the table and stuff, so after the shoot, I just left all the fall stuff there. I like it!

[@michelleadamchak1330]

Such a great job, I love this so much! You've got me fooled into thinking I can do this stuff and make it as gorgeous as your beautiful pieces!! In reality, I can't even draw a straight line with a ruler, lol. My hat is off to creators such as you with so much creative genius. In the meantime, I will watch your lovely videos and continue to be amazed!!

[@gingersdollworld]

Wow, that looks amazing! Lots of workspace for your projects... that's what i need :) awesome video!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you! I didn't think I would like the brown table skirt, but it grew on me. All that junk in the background, I should be sliding that stuff up under the new craft table! Why didn't I think of that sooner....?

[@gingersdollworld]

lol, i have those moments too 'why didn't i think of that sooner' there's always the next video :)

[@godknows4454]

Super nice

[@elmyra.jackson]

Great job!!👍

[@jackierudd2010]

Brilliant idea 😊💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

I so agree with others , You should have your own show.🙂👍🏼👍🏼

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Great job!! Creative

[@TriasPlace]

Awesome very creative

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

Great job!

[@msanng1107]

Very very nice

[@athmostafa2462]

winter is coming ....... nice one 😂

[@lornaromney6822]

Who knew great job Hugh work space tfs🙂

[@fphome7229]

What a awesome table! I have to come out of my craft room all the time to use my dining room table. Would like to have a table that big in my craft room, but then I would need a bigger room!

[@craftingwithangie2021]

That is so neat Serena. I love it! This is what I need for my craft room. :)

[@jeanievonberge3723]

We also have a pool table, and I use it for a sorting area for photos and putting papers together.

[@ThriftDiving]

That's a great idea, Jeanie! It's such a large space and is perfect for anything that requires you to spread things out! :)

[@phyllisbrockington5275]

The late great Aretha Franklin said it "sisters are doing it for them self" Sister girl ,u got it going on.♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@crystalfrager3828]

Really cool idea Sis. The craft table looks beautiful. Super job! Love to see more with the craft room. Abundant Hugs, Crystal 😊

[@ThriftDiving]

Hey, Crystal! I plan to turn the entire basement into a craft area, but next up, I need to remove some dry wall from one of the walls and waterproof it and replace the drywall with moisture-resistant drywall. That's coming up soon! Then I can focus on the rest of the basment. Glad you like it.

[@pamelabell6101]

As always im in press by what you do thank for sharing

[@normajeanrios8602]

Wow! So if you did that with a pool table...I have to subscribe now, to see what else you can do! Love it! Tks for sharing. :-)

[@ThriftDiving]

YAY! Thank you, Norma Jean! :) I'd love for you to poke around my channel and see what else you might like! :) Thanks for subbing!

[@emmahermansson5067]

Such a nice diy! Good job!

[@FranksDIY]

I would have sold it and make a table. The upside is if you want your pool table back it's there. Great job

[@ThriftDiving]

Selling a pool table seemed like it would be a lot of work. Who out there is buying pool tables? Obviously I did, 8 years ago. LOL. But it just seemed like too much work and I knew it could be a sturdy surface for a craft table.

[@CarmencitaTiradoJayandme21]

I love this!!

[@thebradoctor1858]

If I had a huge basement, I would go find a pool table just to do this project!

[@ThriftDiving]

I wish you did have a big basement!

[@Quilt4Joy]

I love your channel.

[@joshhuetson5395]

Love your videos

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you so much, Josh! :)

[@KelsiKouture]

Awesomeness

[@briannayoung2816]

We have a pool table that we no longer use, this would be an awesome idea.

[@ThriftDiving]

Yes, it totally would! :)

[@SUN7SHINE25]

Ok I need to be your neighbor ☺ I have so many things I want to create but I let my mind talk me out of trying them but now I start these projects after I buy a few tools thanks for sharing I enjoyed watching this video 💜

[@jaynegriffiths1894]

Oh my goodness I was going to ask about the word art and you totally read my mind you’re work station looks amazing 😉 you’re so talented x

[@ThriftDiving]

Yes, I will definitely show you the word art!!!

[@missmary4552]

NICE!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Miss Mary! :)

[@ninjcrafts]

You did an amazing job! Its multi functional now!😁😁 Either get alot of crafting tone or play some pool😅

[@ThriftDiving]

Right! And since the top isn't nailed down or anything, if we wanted to play some pool, two people could simply lift it and remove the velcro. The velcro would probably be sticky enough to reuse several times!

[@BabushkaSisters]

Ninj-C Yeah thats the best. At first I cringed over losing the pool table but hey!!!

[@simpleme5719]

I suck at measuring, and I have alot of projects. Do you have any video that can help? Thanks for sharing your pool table flip.

[@ThriftDiving]

I don't have a video on that yet but I will create one because I totally know what you mean! Measuring can be tough.

[@simpleme5719]

@@ThriftDiving Thank You 🤸‍♀️

[@sarahmartinez1021]

Bravo!

[@Marqaisa]

At first I was like "Noooooo!!! You're ruining a perfectly good pool table, but since you didn't adhere it I relaxed. Nice craft space and good thing to put a skirt to hide craft storage underneath

[@ThriftDiving]

HAHA, fooled ya! :) Nope, I definitely didn't want to ruin the pool table. It is in perfect condition and will stay that way with the removable materials. Glad you like it, Michaela! :)

[@lalagamma4452]

Great idea easy and simply genious!! XO❤XO💘XO❤

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you!! Yeah, it was pretty simple and I'm thrilled that I didn't get rid of the table or anything. It's perfect!

[@lalagamma4452]

True. XO❤XO💘XO❤

[@trevor8529]

Nice! But kind of a expensive work table though

[@ThriftDiving]

Well, if you can make one for cheaper, I'd love to watch that video. :) lol I imagine buying a work table of this size would be even more expensive, though.

[@trevor8529]

Sorry didn’t mean to be disrespectful or anything

[@dawnruhl8405]

Awesome!

[@rachelcarpenter350]

Where have you been!!!! We missed you!!!!!

[@ThriftDiving]

I know, Rachel, I'm sorry! The Home Depot hired me to do some product videos for them, which consumed a lot of my time, and then another brand asked to come into my home and film me making a project, which consumed a lot of my time, too. I'm tired of giving up all my time for other brands when my own channel wasn't getting any love. I've started telling other people NO for things that take up my time and I'm back to focus on creating content for my own platforms! :) I don't plan to go away again for any length of time! Thanks for missing me!

[@dw1682]

I have a pool table .Just like you it’s my favorite work station. And I want to make it into a dining table. But want to be able to remove the top when people want to play pool . Any suggestions on how would you do that?

[@HOODSSWEETIE]

What a great 💡

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Lol. I’ve been wanting to fix a pool table but to use as a pool table

[@ThriftDiving]

What kind of repairs does it need? :)

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Thrift Diving lol. I don’t have one yet. First need to find one. But there are pool tables at the local recreation center I’d love to help fix the pockets.

[@JOSERodriguez-pk7tp]

$400- For an "Estate" Pool-Table + All of the materials and tools to turn it into a work table is not what I think of Thrift diving....Love all of your ideas.

[@ThriftDiving]

Jose, I didn't buy it yesterday, I actually bought it 8 years ago when I moved into my house. $400 for a quality pool table when it probably cost $4,000 was actually a good deal when I bought it. I just didn't use it the way I thought I would and it's been taking up space. Repurposing it into something else without destroying it was the perfect solution.

[@adorabledeplorble8497]

I am 50/50 on this one, but then I play a LOT of pool 😎 For those who might not want to do the “sticking anything to the wood” and applying the skirt in that manner, I might suggest a way to do both a usable pool table plus the surface craft area. We have a ping pong top for the pool table which enlists a set of (8) smooth two by fours standing freely on edge to essentially make two hollow boxes of support directly on the felt, bringing the support up to where the wood rails of the pool table are at an even height with the two by fours and not stressed under the ping pong setup. The ping pong table itself is in two pieces, joined with some rabbit ear type brackets in the center seam each time we put it together - this has a small join crack which is incidental due to the net which is needed for ping pong, so I’d have to think on that for a minute to make the craft table a more continuous piece. My thought is to make this craft area like a second ping pong table installation, using your idea to then make the non-ping pong table topper just like the ping pong topper, but with a wipeable surface. I like your idea! I just don’t think I want anything even “that” permanent as the skirt 😎 Great idea nonetheless 👍

[@lindeehopkins6439]

Really love your vids!

[@kummiekins]

Nice work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Would the table top cave in in the middle after a while since there’s a hollow space underneath?

[@ThriftDiving]

Nope, it shouldn't cave in! The middle section is also being supported on the sides of the table, so since it has support all the way around, it should be fine! :)

[@TheFrecklyfrog]

I would think it would One way around it would be to just put a piece of wood directly on the table that is the height difference

[@martinebangs6520]

beautiful craft table...what I'd give for one like that...tfs

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks, Martine! If I had know it would turn out so nice and be so resourceful, I think I would have done it ages ago. But it wasn't until the NEED presented itself that I was like, "Okay, well, let me turn this pool table into a crafting table." Man, I could have saved myself many a cold/hot days working outside in the garage or driveway when I could have just been working with a project on this table! Smh....LOL

[@catgirldo7646]

That looks so good. Really good. Perfect size, too. One question: did you have to put in some kind of support in the middle between the plywood top and the pool table to keep the plywood from bowing?

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you! Nope, I didn't put any support in the middle. The table isn't that wide, just a bit over 4 feet, and I cut the wood across the grain to fit the width of the table, so the grain and the width are perpendicular, so it's pretty strong and I don't foresee it bowing anytime soon. I'll keep you posted on how the table holds up!

[@catgirldo7646]

I have to tell you this story. I remembered you posted a video about a chain saw or some hefty piece of equipment. I needed to cut down a large amount of saplings so I walked into Home Depot, got me a nice salesman (who has assisted me in the past) and I purchased a 10 inch battery-operated chain saw and cut all the saplings down and holy cow was that ever fun. The 10 inch was just perfect for the job and it just makes me smile (really big big smile) to think that I actually own a chainsaw and its all due to you and your brilliant cleverness. I just love how you are so confident with tools and so THANK YOU.

[@nikkibonbon1600]

Love your videos and beautiful projects. But im wondering how come you didn't let the table legs show? Why the fabric?

[@ThriftDiving]

I was having a camera crew come to my house to film me making a project and I didn't know how much of the table they were going to show (if any). I wanted to make sure that none of the legs were exposed. Plus, I like the idea of using the table underneath for out-of-sight storage. :) Thanks for watching!!

[@ronnakeil3313]

Nice