Important! Before you start working with pallets, they need to be cleaned, sanded, impregnated with a product that protects the wood from fungus and moisture, then applied a primer and coated with acrylic paint. Pallets can be disassembled into slats or used as is - they resemble a construction set from which it is easy to assemble anything you want:
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Materials and tools for work
Working on creating crafts from pallets for a dacha, home, or summer terrace will require the master to prepare the following set of tools:
- Jigsaw and grinder (if you plan to work with metal parts).
- Fasteners (metal corners, self-tapping screws, screws).
- Compositions for impregnation of wooden surfaces (moisture-repellent oil, antiseptic and antifungal solutions).
- Planer and sandpaper for sanding surfaces.
- Decorating compositions (stain, paint and acrylic varnish). Applying several layers of decor to the surface of the wood creates additional protection against rot and pathogenic fungus.
- Measuring tape, tape measure and construction pencil.
Be sure to prepare drawings of future products and crafts in advance.
Rack for garden tools
Universal racks for working tools and equipment will help maintain order and cleanliness in the garden area and within the yard. To make 1 rack you will need two wooden pallets and a standard set of tools. Step-by-step construction of crafts from pallets for a summer residence with your own hands:
- Thoroughly sand the surfaces of the pallets using a plane and sandpaper.
- The next stage is impregnation of the parts with moisture-repellent oil. Be sure to wait the time recommended by the instructions, after which the remaining oil must be removed with a sponge.
- After the wood has completely dried, you can begin assembling the stand. Two pallets are attached to each other using 4 metal corners and several dowels.
The advantages of such a stand are its mobility (can be removed for the winter or in bad weather conditions), practicality and convenient shape. Using a similar principle, you can build a bicycle rack, especially for a family of outdoor enthusiasts.
Garage Organizer Shelves
A garage is a room with a huge number of small parts, sets of wrenches, and replacement tires. Often, owners store carpentry equipment in the garage walls and set up their own creative workshops (wood burning and carving, metalworking machines). Original shelves and racks, assembled from wooden pallets with your own hands, will help keep the room tidy:
- All pallets should be sanded using a plane.
- After preliminary impregnation with oil and complete drying, the future furniture is decorated. For this purpose, stain and clear acrylic varnish can be used.
Hooks can be attached to the inner surface, for example to accommodate a set of wrenches. You can think of an interesting organizer for storing nuts, bolts, nails, and screwdrivers.
The master also has the opportunity to build a real rack or workbench, under the tabletop of which there are drawers:
- First of all, you will need a high-quality drawing. The dimensions of the countertop, support posts, drawers and internal equipment must be displayed on paper.
- Based on the drawing, parts for the drawers are cut, and grooves are installed on the inner sides of the table. Movable rollers corresponding to the groove are attached to the outer body of each drawer.
- We should not forget about the need to pre-impregnate with oil to protect wooden surfaces from fungus and moisture.
The universal shape and size of the pallets allows the master to show his own imagination, bringing to life the most daring ideas.
Pots for garden flowers
The most enterprising owners find use for old pallets in the garden and country house. Thanks to the same shape and size, pallets are used for original placement of flower beds, green spaces, and flowerpots. Instructions on how to make an interesting craft from pallets for the garden with your own hands:
- To make 1 rack you will need 2 pallets.
- All wooden surfaces are thoroughly impregnated with oil and an antiseptic solution. It is important not to miss a single corner, because frequent watering and drainage system of flower plantings can lead to rapid damage to the product.
The further sequence of independent work depends on the personal desire of the master. Two pallets can be connected to each other, cross bars can be installed in the form of several floors. It is necessary to make holes in the bottom of each crossbar for the drainage of irrigation moisture.
The second option is to attach single pallets with crossbars to the wall of a summer terrace, gazebo, or fence. In such structures it is very convenient to store flower pots (a kind of garden planter).
Ideas for a pallet garden on a fence
Hang the whole pallet or divide it into several flower boxes and place it along a wooden fence. Hanging plants look especially beautiful when they climb down from tall garden boxes, adding color and life to a usually dull garden. When gardening in pallets, alternate colorful flowers or grasses with ivy for a variety of textures and color.
Broken wooden pallets can also become part of the fence. This is perhaps one of the most economical ways to build a wood fence, and a truly creative recycling idea. Hang fairy lanterns on your flower bed or fence to create a magical atmosphere of enchantment at night.
Bathroom
Whole pallets, if space allows, can be used as bedside tables under the sink. And if it doesn’t allow it, we cut it and make shelves and cabinets for care products.
Storage racks in the bathroom must be treated and varnished or painted; the bathroom is always quite damp.
Pallet boards are also used to decorate mirrors and shelves.
Installing the roof frame
Place the fully assembled roof frame onto the playhouse frame and make sure it fits snugly. After this, securely fasten the roof and frame of the house together.
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