Add painter’s tape to the rest of the top (outside borders) to prep for spray paint.I drilled two holes next to each other to make a bigger hole since I didn’t have a bigger drill bit. Drill a hole in the corner of one of the sides for the light strip to go through.(It’s safer for you while prepping the inside!!) Sand the inside edges where you just cut to even it out and get rid of any rough edges.A little residue is fine as long as it doesn’t impede the lights. It comes out pretty easily with a slight bit of force! Make sure you clear out underneath the border, too! Sand the inside bottom to get rid of any excess cardboard. Use knife to cut a slice in the honeycomb cardboard, then pull it out.Be careful not to puncture the line you just made (like I did a bit… oops!) Learn from my mistakes, everyone! Once cut, use a flat screwdriver or the utility knife to pry up the board you just cut.(I was sweating a bit! I was also outside!) I went over the same line four times and cut a little deeper each time. You’ll have to cut through a thin sheet of laminate & particle board, however you’ll have to put a little elbow grease into it. With the utility knife, cut along the line all around the table.Use the painter’s tape to frame the lines (for an extra visual barrier to ensure you don’t accidentally cut over the line).(2″ from the edge is important because you’ll run into extra posts in the corners if you cut less than that!) Use the 2″ diameter square, and line up at the edge of the table. I did it after! I placed the table top on the ground so I knew it was extra sturdy while working/cutting.** It’s up to you whether you want to assemble the legs before or after this prep. Leave the protective cover on your acrylic sheet until you’re ready to use it!
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