DIY: 3 decorating ideas with wooden pallets

 

Tired of finding the same decoration everywhere? What if we told you wooden pallet

Very easy to access, the pallets will allow you to make unique and customizable objects. It is THE new trend to manufacture furniture in an economical, durable and original way. The rustic and modern side of wooden pallets will give your interior a charm that no one will be able to match.

Thanks to them, you will be able to bring out the artist and handyman soul that lies dormant in you!

Where can I find pallets?

Above all, you have to be careful where you go to get your pallets: some of them can be treated with toxic products. We therefore advise you to go to the following places:

• • supermarkets (ask staff what days they receive their stock to come and pick it up)
  • industrial zones (many companies store them outdoors)
  • building sites (give preference to small building sites, e.g. house construction)

Don't hesitate to ask, because wooden pallets often clutter up the premises and companies are happy to get rid of them. Free pallets guaranteed!

You can also buy new or second hand pallets on websites such as xxlgroup or Hornbach . Prices can vary from 5 to 20 CHF depending on whether the pallet is new or not.

What type of pallet to choose?

 

To build a resistant piece of furniture, prefer "cement" pallets, in fir or spruce. These are designed to carry heavy loads.

Pallets marked EPAL are recommended because they are easy to find, made of quality wood and can withstand a weight of 1200 kg.

What furniture to make?

 

A stool

 

 

Material:

• • 1 pallet of 120 x 100 cm
  • 20 screws Ø 3 x 25 mm
  • 20 screws Ø 4x 30 mm
  • Painting according to your desires

1. Saw the slats with a jigsaw (maximum 47 cm) and then sand them.
2. 2. Place the 4 sawn slats side by side, transfer the measurements to the side and saw off the bias with a handsaw.

Position the 4 slats side by side and saw at an angle.

 

3. Attach a cleat, place a slat about 9 cm wide that will serve as a wedge. Then arrange the legs as shown and fix each intersection with 3 screws of 25 mm.
4. To finalize, place a pallet slat along each foot and make a pencil mark.
Take the handsaw and saw. Do the same with the other foot.

Place the shim, secure each intersection with 3 x 25mm screws.

5. Saw 4 slats of 28 cm, drill and prefix 4 screws of 30 mm. Place the slats at right angles to the foot and hold them in place with clamps.

Place the slats at right angles and hold them in place with clamps.

6. To make the top of the stool, 21 cm slats must be assembled to make a 31 x 28 cm rectangle.

Assemble the slats to make a 31 x 28 cm rectangle.

7. Fix the top of the stool from above with 4 screws of 30mm.

 

A headboard

 

 

Material:

• • Pallets (numbers according to your desires and the size of the bed)
  • Electric sander
  • Sanding sheets
  • Paint (optional): add colour
  • Wax + cotton fabrics (optional): raw aspect

1. Sand each pallet properly to obtain a perfectly smooth surface for treatment or painting.
2. If you decide not to paint them: wax the slats and shine them with a thick cotton cloth.
3. Fix it to the wall. It's already finished!

Tip:

Raw wood brings a lot of charm. If you want to bring a touch of light into your room, white is ideal: modern and design will be the atmosphere of your room.

 

The outdoor planter 

 

 

Material:

• 2 pallets of the same size type EPAL
• A bag of soil
• Plans or seeds
• A crowbar
• Large flat screwdriver
• A hammer
• 30 wood screws Ø 4 x 35 mm
• A screwdriver
• 1.5 m x 50 cm geotextile felt

1. Dismantle a pallet with the crowbar and hammer. The screwdriver can help you get between the slats.
2. 2. Take the 3 largest slats out of the pallet and use them for the bottom of the planter.
3. Using the screwdriver and the screws, screw one of the slats onto the other blade to form the bottom of the planter. The slats should be placed at both ends of the vane and the third slat in the centre of the vane.

Place the slats at the 2 ends, and 1 in the middle. Screw on.

4. Measure the thickness of the pallet and add 20 cm. Cut 2 pieces of this length from the first pallet. Screw these pieces on both sides of the pallet.

Screw 2 pieces on each side of the pallet to stabilize it.

5. Measure the length, width and height of the planters created. Cut the geotextile felt to size and place it in the planters. Fix it with a wall stapler at the edges. Remove any spills.

Fix the geotextile felt with a wall stapler.

6. 6. Fill the planters with soil, place the seeds and cover with potting soil.
Don't forget to water regularly!

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