Be sure to purchase a set of risers that will support the weight of your table. If you wish, paint the bed rises the same color as the table legs so they blend in. [2] X Expert Source Gino ColucciHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 7 January 2021. This method will work for tables of any size, made of any material.

Buy tee nuts that fit the hanger bolts in the bun feet. Paint the bun feet the same color as the table legs so that they blend in, if desired.

If your table legs are narrow, use a smaller width of PVC pipe.

You can also look for table legs and wood pieces at flea markets, garage sales, or thrift stores.

If your table is very heavy, ask a friend or family member for help turning it over. Be careful to protect the surface of your table from nicks or scratches if you are placing it on a cement or stone floor.

The surface of each hammer tee nut should be flush with the wood surface to ensure that it is fully inserted.

Use an electric drill to screw in the hanger bolt if you have a nut driver in your driver kit. Alternatively, attach a nut around the top of the hanger bolt and use pliers to manually screw it in. Make sure the screws are long enough to go through the wood block and into the table legs. [8] X Expert Source Gino ColucciHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 7 January 2021. To secure the extension even more, apply premium construction adhesive before you insert the screw. [9] X Expert Source Gino ColucciHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 7 January 2021.

Make sure that the table doesn’t wobble when pressure is put on top of it, which could be a sign that the legs are uneven. If the legs are uneven, remove the extensions and re-attach them to make sure that they are screwed in properly. If necessary, you can also sand down the longer pieces to match the others.

Wear a mask to avoid inhaling wood particles while you sand. Remove wood dust from the table with a clean cloth. Fill in any gaps with wood filler if necessary.

Place a plastic sheet under the table or around each table legs to prevent stains.

Note that the height of a standard dining table is usually 30 inches (76 cm). To select new table legs that closely resemble the original ones, take a picture of the legs to bring to a hardware store. You may also opt to buy new, decorative legs that contrast your tabletop.

Wear goggles while removing the screws to protect your eyes from any flying debris. If any small blocks or wood pieces are attached to the underside of the table, remove them as well. Keep the screws in case you need them to attach the new table legs.

If you can’t find the right finishing product to match the new legs to your table, consider repainting the entire table.

If the holes are not evenly spaced, erase them and start over.

Putting weight on your table before the glue dries could loosen the legs and make the table wobbly.