Toy train tables are durable pieces of equipment that will last longer than your kids’ childhoods. Because of this you can refurbish the table and create a whole new piece of furniture. There are several ways you can redesign your toy train tables, or activity tables. This week’s blog will discuss a few of these options.
The first way you can redesign your toy train table is to turn it into a coffee table. To do this all you have to do is remove the insert and strip the old paint from the table. Then stain the table using a gel based stain. This will make the project go quicker. Use a stain color that will compliment your living room furniture. If your toy train table is dinged or scratched, treat these imperfection with wood putty and sandpaper before you stain the surface.
The second way you can redesign your toy train table is to turn it into an entertainment center. Many toy train table designs will facilitate a 13 inch TV, or an even larger flat screen TV, as well as a DVD player and cable box. After you strip the old table finish, fill in scratches and dings with wood putty, allow to dry, sand smooth and paint with an enamel or washable paint product. Select a color that will work well with the colors in your child’s room, family room or play room.
For more information about toy trains and toy train table activities visit the Model Trains blog.
HI MY NAME IS BOB & JUST WONDERING IF YOU CAN GIVE A NOVICE LIKE ME SOME POINTERS TO BUILD MY SON WHO IS 4 THE ULTIMATE TOY TRAIN TABLE WITH STORAGE BINS IF AT ALL POSSIBLE?? HE HAS A THOMAS TRAIN TABLE RIGHT NOW, BUT WITH ALL TRAINS HE HAS HE’S RUN OUT OF ROOM TO PLAY WITH THEM ON THE TABLE. I DESPERATLEY NEED TO EXPAND IT IN ANOTHER WORDS MAKE IT MUCH LARGER.