15 CHEAP & EASY PALLET PROJECTS
Transform free pallets into creative and beautiful furniture, decorations, planters and more! There are over 15 easy pallet projects here to give your home and garden a personal touch.
You can get pallets FREE (or very cheap) from:
- Craigslist or Facebook’s Marketplace. A lot of the time people just put them on the curb for free for you to pick up.
- Local businesses, distribution centers and stores (e.g Garden and Hardware Stores, Motorcycle Shops, Home Improvement Stores). You will see them sitting out back of stores, but always ask the manager before you take them because they could be rented pallets and need to be returned.
- New Businesses – If you know a new business is opening in your area, that is a great time to find a lot of pallets too.
If you can’t find any free wood pallets, you can buy them for under $12 (typically in the $9-$12 range, depending on the type and size you are looking for).
Materials You Will Need:
- Hammer (with nail puller) & Nails OR Nail Gun
- Screwdriver and Screws (wood screws)
- Drill and Drill Bits
- Reciprocating Saw
- Safety Glasses and Gloves
- Tape Measure and/or Ruler
- Orbital Sander
- Sandpaper
- Jig Saw
- Wood Glue
- Circular Saw.
- Hand Saw
- Pry Bar
If you are just planning on doing one or two projects, you can rent the more expensive tools (e.g. saws and sander) at a Home Depot or Lowes to save money or borrow from friends, family or neighbors.
Handy Tutorials for Pallet Projects:
- How to “Quickly” Disassemble Pallets
- Many projects require dissembling the pallets.
- There are lots of different ways to disassemble pallets depending on the type of tools you have at your disposal.
- How to Get Weathered Wood Look
- How to Tell if a Pallet is Safe for Reuse -Don’t use pallets with MB or IPPC logo!
- Make Your Own Wood Stain For Less
While these DIY pallets projects are easy, some of them are time-consuming and may take more than a couple hours to complete.
Indoor Pallet Projects
Home Decor
Pallet Photo Frames from Southern Revivals
Wood Pallet Shelf from I See I Make
Wall Decor Pallets from Follow the Sprinkles
Wall Mounted Pallet Candle Holders from 101 Pallet Ideas
Coastal Pallet Mirror from Dwelling in Happiness
Pallet Centerpiece from 101 Pallets
Pallet Wall Clock (Source Unknown)
clock parts (take apart a thrift store clock) + numbers + white paint
Pallet Coffee Table from DIY Projects
wheels + glass top + paint (optional)
Easy Pallet Platform Bed from Shanty 2 Chic
Pallet Daybed from Pretty Prudent
Large Pallet Sofa from Home Jelly
Pallet Wine Rack from Hometalk
Pallet Towel Rack from The Golden Sycamore
Bathroom Shelf (Original Source unknown)
Shoe making from pallets
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