How to Build a Ping Pong Conversion Pool Table

Ping pong and pool tables take up a lot of space and can be very expensive. If you already have a pool table, being able to convert it into a ping pong table will allow you to enjoy both games without requiring additional space or added cost. Try making one yourself.

Instructions

1

Cut each 5 feet-by-8 feet medium density fiberboard down to 5 feet by 4 1/2 feet.

2

Paint the tops and edges of both boards with white primer and allow to dry.

3

Paint the tops and edges of both boards with blue or green matte paint and allow to dry. Ping pong table paint is available in some specialty stores and online. It gives your table a more professional look and feel though it is more expensive.

4

Attach the two boards using the piano hinge so that the final dimension of the table is 5 feet by 9 feet.

5

Tape off the 2-centimeter edge around the perimeter of the table and a 3-centimeter line down the middle of the table lengthwise.

6

Paint the edge and center lines using the remainder of the white primer and allow to dry.

7

Place the finished table on top of your pool table and attach a net. Nets come with two clamps, one for each side of the table. Fasten them to the table with the included screws and then pull the net across the table, sliding each side into a clamp so that it is taut.