How To Make Furniture With Recycled Pallets?
The pallets are wooden structures for industrial use that can be rectangular or square and are used as a support for some kind of product stacked on them.
They are normally used for a while and then discarded, so in this article we want to teach you how to give them new uses for several reasons that we expose below:
- They are free : since the companies that use them, once they remove the products they place on top, they throw them away.
- They are ecological : a material is reused whose intended use had been very limited and was destined for waste.
- The quality of the wood : it is quite acceptable.
It is convenient to bear in mind that care must be taken with them, since they come from industrial use and, therefore, their purpose is not aesthetic.
Consequently, before using them, they should be sanded well and any nails that may be exposed should be removed to avoid hurting ourselves with them. It is a wood that is used raw, therefore, it requires this type of previous care before starting to work with it.
The structure of the pallets It consists of an upper part of 7 parallel thin boards separated by the same distance from each other. Then, underneath they have 3 thicker rectangular boards that are perpendicular to the ones above, two to the ends and one in the middle.
Finally, underneath they have three timbers perpendicular to the last three that serve as support. They are located one at each end and one in the middle.
Furniture made with pallets
Next, we offer you some tricks to make recycled furniture from these structures. We encourage you to put them to the test, as you will discover a free and ecological way to give your home a new color.
1. Library
Taking into account their structure, and without making too many changes, you can make a shelf that can be used to store books, ornaments or plants. At the same time you put an object to use that would otherwise be thrown away, you will be beautifying your wall.
What is needed
- Pallets (2).
- Sandpaper.
- Nails (24).
- Hammer.
How it is performed
- First, sand the pallets well .
- Then place the two pallets on the desired wall, so that the 7 boards that it has are parallel to the floor and against the wall.
- With a hammer and nails, fix all the parts well so that they are firm.
- Then remove one of the vertical boards, whichever is desired, to make the largest shelf.
- Finally repeat all the previous steps with the other pallet .
2. Small table
With a single pallet you can make a table for the living room, for the garden or for a balcony. Its construction is extremely simple and it will also allow you to save a large amount of money. It is simple to do and aesthetically they look fabulous.
What is needed
- Pallet (1).
- Saw for cutting wood.
- Sandpaper.
- Wheels (4).
- Screwdriver.
- Screws (8).
- Glue for wood.
- Paint and brush.
How it is performed
- First, place the pallet flat on the ground.
- Then proceed to remove the table in the middle.
- Cut the pallet right in half .
- Place one half over the other and fix with wood glue.
- Sandpaper.
- Finally screw the wheels, one in each corner.
- Paint as you like best and according to the decoration of your home.
3. Coat rack
It is excellent to give a rustic tone to a room or the entrance of a house. You can also give it a vintage touch by painting it with pastel colors that simulate an antique object.
In addition, you can make it a very useful element by adding accessories to hang purses, hats and scarves.
What is needed
- Pallet (1).
- Saw for cutting.
- Metal hooks.
How it is performed
- Cut off one end of the pallet .
- Sand very well.
- Paint if you wish.
- Attach a hook to each wood.
- Finally, fix it on the wall.
As you will see, simply by collecting some pallets you can make furniture for your home and decorate it in the way you like the most. You will give a different, unique and original touch to your home. Get creative with recycled pallets and save money! Enjoy a house with style at the lowest price.
