Build a Pallet Sectional - Pallet Furniture DIY
29.06.2023 - 11:23
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You can find different creations with pallets all over the internet. From shelves, to tables, to chairs, to whatever your mind can think of. I wanted patio furniture, but did not want to spend a ton of money for it. So, we decided to jump on the pallet furniture band wagon with this 2 piece pallet sectional.
I hope you enjoy this Pallet Furniture DIY
First thing's first. Collect as many pallets as you can. Make sure they are different styles and sizes. You never know what pieces you will need from each. We found a pallet that was long which we used as the chaise part of the sectional.
Note: After some research, we decided to stick with pallets from grocery stores. All pallets are treated with chemicals. Those used by grocers tend to be the least harmful. (After all, they carry our food )
Double note: It's a good idea to ask for the pallets. Usually, we found someone who worked there in the back and asked. We were never told no.
Disassemble the pallets and select the best planks. These planks will be used to assemble your seating.
Note: The easiest way to remove planks from the pallet is turn the pallet upside down on a saw horse, and hammer downward to knock the plank off. Gravity truly works in your favor here. See this in action in the video above.
Because you are using different size pallets, you will need to cut the good planks down to size.
We re-assembled our pallet with the planks selected and cut to size. Leaving about 1/4" to 1/2" of space between each plank.
We flipped over the seating and added 1 more layer of pallets. This gave our sectional much needed structure/support as well as additional height.
We also added feet for additional height and to keep the bulk of the wood off of the ground.
Note: We used a long 4x4