15 CHEAP & EASY PALLET PROJECTS
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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

Diy Picture Frame Proje

Pallet Photo Frames from Southern Revivals

Wood Pallet Shelf from I See I Make

Wood Pallet Shelf from I See I Make

 Wall Decor Pallets from Follow the Sprinkles

Wall Decor Pallets from Follow the Sprinkles

Wall Mounted Pallet Candle Holders from 101 Pallet Ideas

Wall Mounted Pallet Candle Holders from 101 Pallet Ideas

Coastal Pallet Mirror from Dwelling in Happiness

Coastal Pallet Mirror from Dwelling in Happiness

Pallet Centerpiece from 101 Pallets

Pallet Centerpiece from 101 Pallets

Pallet Wall Clock (Source Unknown)

Pallet Wall Clock (Source Unknown)

clock parts (take apart a thrift store clock) + numbers + white paint

Pallet Coffee Table from DIY Projects

Pallet Coffee Table from DIY Projects

wheels + glass top + paint (optional)

Easy Pallet Platform Bed from Shanty 2 Chic

Easy Pallet Platform Bed from Shanty 2 Chic

Pallet Sofa from Scrap Hacker

Pallet Daybed from Pretty Prudent

Large Pallet Sofa from Home Jelly

Large Pallet Sofa from Home Jelly

Pallet Wine Rack from Hometalk

Pallet Wine Rack from Hometalk

Pallet Towel Rack from The Golden Sycamore

Pallet Towel Rack from The Golden Sycamore

Bathroom Shelf (Original Source unknown)

Bathroom Shelf (Original Source unknown)

Shoe making from pallets

Shoe making from pallets

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