Making DIY Breeze Block Console Table
Let’s make a console table using breeze blocks!
Welcome back to my DIY Breeze Block Series! This is my third and final project in this series, so if you’ve missed the other projects make sure you check them out as well. For my first breeze block project I made DIY Breeze Block Shelves and for my third project I made a DIY Breeze Block Side Table. I originally found these breeze blocks at Bunnings and knew they would be perfect for a bunch of different furniture projects. For this last project I decided to make a console table and this time, I decided to use paint. Read on to find out how it all came together.
And make sure to watch this step by step video.
Before & After
Project Details
♻️ Making: DIY Breeze Block Side Table
🕒 Project Time Estimate: 1 hour not including paint drying time
💰 Materials Cost: $160
Materials
6 x Breeze blocks
Indian Red paint by Dulux
Plank of stained timber
Tools
Drop sheet
Paint brush
Microfibre roller/handle
Construction adhesive
Caulking gun
How To
Step 1: Lay the drop sheet onto your work bench and paint the breeze blocks using a roller and a paint brush for inside the breeze blocks. Set aside to dry.
Step 2: Position the first breeze block standing up, preferably where you would like the console table to be to save you having to move it once it’s glued together and assembled.
Step 3: Apply construction adhesive on top of the breeze block and carefully stand another breeze block on top. The top breeze block may move slightly when you put it on top of the glue, so hold it in position for up to one minute.
Step 4: Repeat Step 3. You will now have 3 breeze blocks glued together. Repeat for the other breeze blocks.
Step 5: Apply construction adhesive on top of the two breeze block stacks and place the timber on top. Check that it’s been placed evenly from all sides as soon as possible; the construction glue will start to cure within 15 seconds.
The Reveal!
I think this is my favourite project out of the entire DIY Breeze Block series! I love that by positioning the breeze blocks front on and on top of each other means you really get to appreciate (and fall in love with) the stacked mid century modern pattern within. I think the Indian Red paint paired with the burgundy stained timber top is a stunning combination that brings depth to the overall look of the console table. It’s an unusual pairing but it really works. And after seeing raw concrete breeze block project after raw concrete breeze block project all over the internet, it was time to paint them and add some colour - don’t you think?
