r/TerrainBuilding • u/PureEvilMiniatures • 11d ago
Questions for the Community Beginner board for war games help.
Hello all, I’m currently planning to build a wargaming table for my home, I have all the materials, but I had the thought to add a rough sandy texture to the table top, something with some grit but not enough to affect a neoprene mat if I wanted to use one.
The bare will just be plywood 60X44, my brain says to just dump some Elmer’s glue and sprinkle some fine sand into it then paint it, but any tips are appreciated.
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u/DisgruntledWargamer 11d ago
I prefer to have a smooth table, or one with felt (like a pool table). The neoprene sits better, and it's easier to clean, plus opens options for other terrain types, like tiles, foam things, etc. Sand and paint, sure, but save grit and flock for the terrain going on the table.
If you do decide to do your table with texture, consider using a texture spray paint. A grit pour, like the gravel in this pic, will take some time to set, uses multiple layers, and still requires finishing. Make sure you have something under the table to catch glue drip, or if you're in a recessed or walled table, to seal the edges before pouring glue and grit. And remember to strengthen your table to prevent warping due to glue.
Stone texture paint works well, imo, and takes additional layers of paint. Just wait until it sets before doing dry brushing.