Used in the shipping industry, wood pallets are typically a low end commodity. Usually, pallets will get reused a few times and then they will either be scrapped as trash or used as firewood.
Most often made from inexpensive junk species of lumber (whatever is most widely available), wood pallets are the perfect candidate for upcycling. Check out these creative examples of upcycled pallets and I think you'll agree!
Adirondack chair made from pallets DIY
upcycled pallet floor via arcticplank
Pallet furniture (above and below)
DIY garden pallet fence (above and below) from Camelot Art Creations
A great way to hide trash cans or air conditioning units!
A great way to hide trash cans or air conditioning units!
Painted wood wall art by Inspired by Charm
Pallet headboard
Painted pallet art (above and below) by Pamela Joyce
Wonderful wine storage
in the kitchen
kitchen table upcycle
pallet stairs lead to loft
via Sunset magazine
Check out this awesome pallet wall unit made by Domestic Doozie. I think this is my favorite!
It's amazing what a coat of paint can do! Here, a painted pallet is wall mounted and hooks are added.
Pallet & grain sack sofa via Gibson Germany
On a final note: A word about safety and wood pallets
Be advised that some pallets are chemically treated and could actually be hazardous to your health. There are regulations in the US which require pallets to be treated with either chemicals or heat before being shipped overseas. The safest kind of pallets to use for projects are those that are marked "HT" on the wood - that means they have been heat treated by being dried in a kiln.
Aside from chemicals, pallets can also harbor bacteria, insects, and mold. You never know where a pallet has been, or if it could have come in contact with something dangerous, or if it was used to ship a hazardous material such as a pesticide.
Keep these things in mind when considering your pallet project.
Aside from chemicals, pallets can also harbor bacteria, insects, and mold. You never know where a pallet has been, or if it could have come in contact with something dangerous, or if it was used to ship a hazardous material such as a pesticide.
Keep these things in mind when considering your pallet project.
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