Pallets are a versatile material. Despite their not exactly furniture purpose, in practice they have turned into excellent initial structures for creating all kinds of furniture. But objectively, a table made from pallets is one of the most common, convenient and easy-to-implement solutions.
Today we’ll talk about how to assemble a table from pallets for your cottage or home. Let's present 5 interesting options at once. And you can easily implement each of them with your own hands.
If you are ready, then let's begin. Go!
High country table
The first one will be a table made from pallets with your own hands, which has a fairly large height.
This design is convenient to use near the grill area to cook meat and thread it onto skewers. Or for laying out tools, drinking soft drinks, and so on.
A total of 3 pallets are required for work. One of them will act as a tabletop, and 2 more will serve as support legs.
The idea is this:
- remove the boards from the top of the tray under the tabletop;
- install them back, but without gaps between the boards;
- take additional boards from the remaining pallets;
- install pallet legs on the tabletop using wood glue and screws;
- You can use corners and screws;
- treat the surfaces, remove burrs and cover with varnish or paint.
A convenient option for a table made from pallets for placement in a barbecue area.
A basic table made from pallets that can be assembled in just a couple of hours. Moreover, you will spend most of your time processing wood.
How to increase the lifespan of furniture
Despite the many advantages of furniture made from wooden pallets, it does not have any magical properties - just like other furniture, it can deteriorate. How to extend the service life of a product that you made with your own hands and put so much love and work into it?
Unfavorable conditions mainly affect furniture that is placed outside and exposed to the sun, rain, etc.
Clean, sand, prime and paint! And then you will enjoy the result of your work for a long time.
It is clear that there are an infinite number of ideas and it is impossible to describe them all in one article. You are unlikely to keep up with all the new products, but we assure you that it is worth trying to create and sooner or later you yourself will come up with something completely new and become an inspiration for other creative seekers.
Country dining table
Another table made of pallets, which will become a full-fledged place for eating, sitting on chairs or stools.
Now take 5-6 pallets. Plus, you will need high-quality wooden boards to make the countertop.
Now to the question of how to make a table from pallets.
The assembly principle is as follows:
- stack the pallets evenly on top of each other, with the left side up;
- the topmost level is the countertop, which should be modified;
- take identical, even boards, determine the quantity and length based on the size of the pallets (you can make a little more around the perimeter);
- clean and treat the surface;
- using a saw or jigsaw, cut out several internal partitions;
- this will allow you to get storage shelves in the table;
- Use a grinder to smooth out all the irregularities;
- For connection, use glue, screws, angles and clamps.
If you use a pallet table outdoors, be sure to treat it with protective agents.
Finally, all that remains is to paint the structure. If you plan to place the table outdoors, then use weather-resistant enamel.
The material for processing and coating wood must be intended for outdoor use.
All you have to do is wait for it to dry completely, and you can start using it.
Preparing for assembly
Immediately before you start making your own table from pallets, you will need to thoroughly prepare for subsequent assembly.
First, you need to disassemble the purchased pallets and clean them with a wire brush from adhering dust and dirt. Next, you will need to wipe the wood surfaces with a damp cloth and wait until they dry.
After the workpieces have dried, they proceed to grinding and protective treatment of those parts that face the outside of the table structure and with which the user will be in direct contact.
Note! When disassembling and removing nails from pallets, you should act very carefully, trying not to damage the working surfaces of the wooden dies.
The operations for sanding and protecting the surfaces of pallets are no different from the same procedures carried out for other wood products and parts. For sanding, ordinary sandpaper can be used, and antiseptic agents applied in several layers are used as a protective coating.
Coffee table
A very popular option is a coffee table made from pallets. Assembly will require literally 2 pallets.
Manufacturing is extremely simple. You need:
- clear the tree;
- stack pallets on top of each other;
- sand the outer surfaces with a grinder;
- connect with screws;
- treat with stain and antiseptics;
- apply 2 layers of varnish or paint.
Wheels on a pallet coffee table make it more mobile
To make the coffee table mobile, you can install a wheel on the bottom. One from each corner. But preferably with a locking mechanism.
As you can see, the tables are extremely easy to assemble.
What is important to remember when making
Today, many owners of their own home or any other premises want to make their territory cozy and stylish. To make such a desire come true, you can use the services of famous designers, you can do everything you need yourself. True, in order to complete this task on your own, you will have to work hard and first study more than one master class and read the advice of famous masters. But in any case, the effort and time spent are worth it, because the result will truly amaze with its originality and beauty.
Computer wall
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If a table made from pallets for a summer cottage with your own hands has a fairly simple configuration, then to work on a computer you will have to use a more complex design.
Here you can offer 2 interesting ideas at once.
The first option is a PC table made of pallets that is mounted on the wall.
The point is this:
- take 2 pallets and support corners (3-4 pieces);
- fix one pallet on the wall;
- cut the second pallet by about half;
- remove the boards from the second product, and then fasten them close to each other;
- sand thoroughly;
- coat with 2-3 layers of varnish in an even layer;
- secure at a 90 degree angle to the vertical pallet on the wall.
Moreover, you can place a socket behind the wall pallet and stretch wires through the gaps between the boards so that they do not violate the integrity of the image and also do not spoil the interior.
A pallet is also an opportunity to make a computer desk
You can make cutouts in the wall pallet and install small wooden boards parallel to the floor. The system unit and the printer are placed on the formed stands.
If you step back 30-40 cm from the top of the wall pallet and attach the second part, then a convenient shelf will be formed on top. You can place speakers there, or use it as a shelf for interior decorative elements.
An alternative and simpler solution is a pallet-based floor table.
What are pallets
Most citizens have heard that there are pallets and pallets, but do not understand the difference between them. Knowledge will help you choose better materials for making the table.
| Name | Description and technical specifications |
Pallet | Design dimensions 120×100×12 cm, manufactured according to domestic standards. The thickness of the boards is increased in comparison with European standards, but the quality is lower. The wood is not treated with antiseptics and is considered environmentally friendly. According to this parameter, it is preferable to use domestic pallets for the manufacture of furniture. True, it is difficult to find complete structures; pallets break quickly. |
Pallet | The products have dimensions of 120x80x12 cm. By reducing the height, the efficiency of using storage space increases. The wood is treated from putrefactive processes; only high-quality boards are used to make pallets. Each element must have a special mark of compliance with international quality. All wood undergoes special phytosanitary treatment and crosses state borders without problems. |
Pallets and pallets are considered reusable containers and must be periodically repaired. But in practice, one can still encounter an irresponsible attitude; pallets and pallets are broken and thrown away. Losses fall not on the companies, but on the end consumer - our ordinary compatriots.
Pallet table with glass
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This option is simpler, but looks no less impressive. Here you will need:
- take one pallet;
- prepare support legs (preferably metal);
- To match the size of the pallet, order transparent, thick glass (colored is also possible);
- treat the wood, cover it with protective and decorative compounds;
- secure the legs;
- Place a sheet of glass on top.
Glass as a tabletop must be durable and reliable.
Believe me, it will look incredibly beautiful.
The resulting table can be used as a computer or dining table. This idea is also implemented for coffee tables. You just need to choose shorter legs.
From pallet boards
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Quite an original idea. So you can assemble an interesting table from pallets for your garden with your own hands, or use it as a dining table in your apartment.
The idea is this:
- take a sheet of thick plywood as a base;
- remove boards from pallets;
- cut the boards into pieces of different lengths, but so that the thickness remains the same;
- clean and process every detail;
- secure to a sheet of plywood using glue or self-tapping screws;
- so that the screws do not spoil the appearance, they can be screwed from below, but calculate the length of the fasteners correctly;
- complement the formed structure with legs.
Contrasting boards from pallets will be an excellent base for a tabletop.
It turns out that you will get a base for a table made by assembling pallet boards of different lengths, as well as with different textures.
Alternatively, you can paint the sections in different colors, treat some with clear varnish, and make others darker. The contrast will result in an extremely original and beautiful design.
Choosing table legs is not difficult. They can be either wooden or metal.
Materials and tools for work
When choosing pallets for making a table, you should pay attention to some factors.
Such nuances include:
- complete absence of cracks and damage;
- The parameters of the pallets must correspond to the operating conditions of the product.
Pallets must be thoroughly washed, sanded and treated with a moisture-resistant primer.
The following tools are required for work:
- grinder (an ordinary saw will do);
- jigsaw;
- hacksaw;
- sanding machine (or sandpaper);
- hammer;
- screwdriver (you can also use a screwdriver);
- fasteners;
- means for processing.
Before starting the process, you need to take care of the drawing of the item being manufactured - the table. Specify dimensions, configuration, possible finishing.
