DIY Outdoor Teak Slat Top Table

Put together a 3 feet square of the 2-by-4's on the ground by placing the 3 feet long 2-by-4's on end with each other. Then position the boards on their 2 inch wide sides so that the sides of the square will be 4 inches in height all the way around. Then nail through the 2 inch sides of the 2-by-4's with 4 inch decking nails and into the end of each side board to create the 3 feet square.

Fix a 3 feet long 4-by-4 into all of the square's corners by erecting the 4-by-4's vertically in each corner and hammering 4 inch long decking nails through the square's 2 inch thick sides and securing the 4-by-4 in each corner.

Stand the table on its legs by flipping it over. Then set the 3 feet long 1-by-6 teak slats lengthwise from one of the square's sides to the other. Secure the 1-by-6's to the table by nailing 2 inch decking nails through the slat's 1 inch thick sides and into the square table frame. Now the table's top has been made with teak slats.

Smooth out the table's top by sanding it with sandpaper that has been wrapped around the sanding block.

Cover the table with polyurethane varnish on all sides in order to weatherize the table. Use the paint brush for this task. You have finished the table now and can use it outside on your patio.