At the supermarket, at the local grocer, on construction sites... Impossible to miss! Pallets are everywhere! So why not even invite them to the house? Versatile, they can offer a great cachet to your home sweet home . To your hammers!
The wooden pallet:the different models
Originally, these pallets were used for the transport and storage of goods. But beware, there are several types:
Warning!
If you see pallets with the acronym " MB ", go your way. This means that they are treated with methyl bromide, a product banned in France since 2010.
Where to find pallets to make your own furniture?
Of course, you can supply yourself with pallets on an e-commerce site. But you might as well push the recovery logic to the limit and get pallets for free. So, where to find your nuggets? It's simple, just go:
Be courteous and ask the manager directly if he can donate his most beautiful palettes to you. Explain your furniture creation project, he will be happy to help.
How to choose the right pallets for top-of-the-line furniture?
Here are some tips for choosing the right pallet:Cleanliness:choose a pallet without too many signs of wear and free from stains from stored products. Breakage:unless your project calls for the use of broken pallets, check that the pallet is in good general condition and has all its boards. Knots:the presence of too many knots can be a sign of a certain fragility of the wood.
Why choose pallets to create your furniture?
The price:very small, even free
The palette is not expensive! And with a bit of daring, you can even get this material for free.
Resistance
The wooden pallet withstands very heavy loads. If you plan to make a table, a bed or a bookcase, for example, don't worry.
Personalization at will
A raw wooden pallet can be customized in a thousand ways. The only limit? Your imagination. This infinitely customizable side allows you to create a multitude of original and unique pieces of furniture:something to make your friends crazy with envy!
Versatility
This is surely the biggest advantage of the wooden pallet for decoration and furnishings. It's simple:it lends itself to all creations, and all madness. Beds, coffee tables, kitchen furniture, bathroom furniture, garden furniture, deck chairs... There is no shortage of ideas for using pallets at home.
The quality of wood
Pallet wood, often poplar, spruce, Douglas pine, Scots or maritime pine, is most of the time rot-proof. You can use it for your outdoor furniture without worrying about moisture and mold. In addition to being strong, the wood of the pallets is also very beautiful. Once planed and sanded, you get a magnificent light wood with a very Scandinavian spirit!
Pallet furniture:find inspiration!
Lacking inspiration? We have unearthed, for you, the best ideas and the most original creations of pallet furniture. Admire!
A trendy garden furniture
A beautiful kennel for your dog
An industrial style coffee table
A wooden headboard for a cozy atmosphere
An ultra-comfortable pallet bed
A chic and designer bookcase
A TV stand on wheels
Eco-friendly, inexpensive and trendy, pallet furniture is gradually becoming the star of our modern interiors. Bed, sofa, table, industrial furniture, Scandinavian headboard... the possibilities are endless, to the delight of DIY enthusiasts.
