Methods of manufacturing tables from pallets, interesting designs

If the table in the house has fallen into disrepair and cannot be restored, then it, of course, needs to be changed. But it is not necessary to buy new expensive furniture, you can make your own table of pallets - reliable and original. Pallets have become very popular among designers, as they are durable and cheap material, and if you change the size and configuration of products, you can make a wide variety of furniture items.

Benefits of Pallet Furniture

Tables, chairs, armchairs from pallets with their own hands - this is the original furniture, which will become an ornament for the house, cottage or garden site. Pallets - the material is inexpensive, if during the manufacture of the product are spoiled, it will not be a pity to throw it away. But when the new thing turns out successful, it will delight with its unusual design.

The fashion for such furniture began in 2008, when a competition was announced among students of an architectural institute for the best model of a house. The students from Vienna won by providing a product from wooden pallets. The idea of ​​future Austrian architects is widely used among designers around the world, including in Russia.

Advantages of furniture from pallets:

1. A fashion trend, when decorating interiors, unique elements made of such materials are increasingly found.
2. Practicality, accessibility, functionality. Furniture made from wooden pallets is used much more efficiently and at a lower price than that made at furniture factories. The unusual design and quality parameters are much higher than that of standard products made of chipboard.
3. Naturalness and ecological purity of the material. Wood is not treated with varnishes, paints, antiseptics, impregnations, so there is no threat to human health.
4. No experience or skills required. Products are ready to use, you just need to assemble them correctly.
5. Freedom of creativity. Everyone can realize any ideas.
6. Occupation for any member of the family. Do it yourself, both adults and children can make furniture from pallets, each making a personal contribution.

There are many options for shaping pallets. You can make a product from whole pallets by stacking them on top of each other in a horizontal position, attaching legs or wheels to them. For convenience, it is better to remove the upper boards, and to nail new ones close to each other. You can put two pallets upright, and install the third as a countertop.

If the pallets are new and the wood has not darkened, then you can apply varnish and stain to them.If the wood has managed to darken, then, if desired, the pallets can be painted. They are also covered with textiles, combined with other materials, a variety of accessories are used. 

Furniture from pallets is not suitable for every style, for example, in classic or high-tech it will look inappropriate. But such items will fit perfectly into Provence or country, where rough forms with a rustic accent are used. This furniture will look good in the Scandinavian style, gravitating to naturalness, and in the direction of the loft, where elements of industry are considered appropriate.

Selection of materials and tools

To make a table from pallets with your own hands, pallets themselves will be required directly. The wood used in their manufacture is taken only from hardwood, so the products are able to withstand weight up to a ton. Often pallets are used for one or two transportations and remain completely intact, without cracks and chips. Then the designs are sold cheaply or even written off, and in the future they can be given a new life.

The weight of a standard pallet is approximately 15-20 kg. Two main types of pallets are distinguished by size: a standard pallet - 120 x 100 x 12 cm, a euro pallet - 120 x 80 x 14.4 cm. You need to choose a material of good quality so that you do not have to waste time processing it. If europallets are to be used, then the stamp on the EUR or EPAL product is required.

The following should be prepared from tools and materials:

• sanding machine or sandpaper;
• hacksaw;
• electric drill;
• screws or bolts;
• tools for fasteners;
• corners made of metal;
• roulette;
• brush;
• primer;
• protective equipment.

You may need wooden blocks for legs or wheels, it all depends on the idea. If you want to make furniture bright, you will need paints, and if you plan to make a chair out of pallets, you will need material for soft pillows. Any paint and varnish that is suitable for wood surfaces can be used.

Preparatory stage

Before you make a table of pallets with your own hands, you need to prepare the material. Preparation is carried out in several stages:

1. Thorough cleaning of dust and dirt with soap and water, and then drying.
2. Grinding, which is done with a special tool. During grinding, bumps and burrs are removed. It is not necessary to grind all surfaces, it is enough to process those that will come in contact with the body. You can use sandpaper or a grinder.
3. Coating the surfaces with a primer with a water-repellent effect to protect the tree from the negative effects of moisture, if the furniture is designed for outdoor use.

If there was an idea to make a table or other pieces of furniture with non-standard dimensions, then you need to disassemble one or more pallets into separate elements. To simplify the process, usually peeled boards are sorted by size, shade, condition.

Before starting work on the manufacture of furniture items from pallets, it is necessary to consider their appearance so that they successfully harmonize with the interior design. The furniture will turn out beautiful and stylish, if you take the ideas of famous designers or come up with your own original design options.

Step-by-step workshop on table manufacturing

Almost any furniture can be made from an unusual material, including different versions of tables from pallets with your own hands. In order for the furniture to turn out to be of high quality, it is better to follow the instructions that are given step by step.

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With your own hands, a coffee table of pallets can be made from one pallet. To do this:

1. Saw off the pads on both sides from the pallet in width.
2. Remove the strips from the blocks in the center.
3. Screw the wheels at the bottom with screws.
4. Paint the upper surface of the pallet with paint.After drying, sand the pan and coat again.
5. Place two parts of the pallet in an upright position at a distance of 10-15 cm, place pallet pads on each.
6. Put the finished table on wheels, adjusting the center of gravity.
7. Use long screws to assemble pallets and pads.

There are other ways to make a coffee table out of pallets. You can decorate furniture at your discretion.

Garden

A table of pallets for a garden plot is also made from one product. It is done like this:

1. Carefully process one surface.
2. In the second plane, cut out the middle.
3. On the upper part, use the board to connect the three bars.
4. Make legs out of wood.
5. Coat all parts with a primer.
6. Color the elements.
7. Decorate the countertop.

A garden table is a great option for furniture for use in the summer.

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An exclusive desktop can also be made from pallets. Execution process:

1. Separate the tray for the working surface from the side block, cut off for fastening in the lower part.
2. Screw the block to the trimmed edge.
3. Put the pallet on the pads.
4. Lay worktop and pallets on the outside.
5. Install the pallet for the rack on the pads.
6. Paint the surface without touching the back of the pads.
7. After drying and removing the sandpaper, apply the paint again.
8. Turn over pallets and paint too.
9. Saw 2 pallets located on the blocks parallel to the board, which is installed across.
10. Prepare and mount the legs.
11. Set the countertop.

Can be applied to the surface of varnish or acrylic paint.

Other popular designs

In addition to tables, almost any furniture can be made from pallets. Before the process, pallets are prepared in the same way as for the manufacture of a table. Such items are popular:

1. Sofa. You can make a comfortable and roomy sofa using several pallets. Furniture can be given any size and configuration. A feature is the presence of soft pillows, so you need to decide on the upholstery material and filler.
2. Bed. This type of furniture can be made in various variations: for a different number of beds, for children, two-story, with lighting, with drawers for storage. Wooden pallets act as a frame, the back can also be made of this material if you disassemble the pallet and reassemble, but without cracks.
3. Kitchen Area. A set of furniture for a kitchen can consist of different elements: a table with a curbstone, a bar counter, a buffet, hanging shelves, stands for decorative items, cabinets, drawers. For a complete set, it is good to put a table of pallets in the kitchen and furnish with stools, also made of pallets.
4. Armchair. To the question of how to make chairs out of pallets, the answer is unequivocal - very simple. To make a chair out of pallets, you will need 2 pallets, one of which is sawn into 2 parts of different lengths: a short one will become a seat, a long one will become a back. The second pallet after disassembly is used to make armrests and legs. A chair made of pallets, so that it is comfortable and soft, requires stuffing, the product is sheathed with beautiful material, decorated with pillows.

From pallets you can also make a rack with open shelves, where it is convenient to store many different items. Popular products are benches for several people. You can even make a small chair that is suitable for children and adults.

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