Getting creative with pallets a great way to recycle

As businesses adjust to an ever-changing economic outlook, the recycled pallet market is teeming with opportunities to reuse quality materials and upcycle the rest. At TriCounty Pallet, we continue to offer some of the best options for affordable, quality pallets for the shipping industry, but our inventory of recycled pallets is also a big benefit to those looking for creative outlets, fun DIY projects, and opportunities to save money.

Complete pallets still in good condition and quality pallet wood from dismantled pallets are ideal for even the inexperienced DIYer considering some unique home décor, a handy planter, or rustic outdoor furniture. Consider the following creations fashioned from recycled pallets.

Pallet furniture

Creating a sofa or sectional from pallets is as simple as stacking pallets to the height and configuration you want, attaching a backrest to the pallet seats, and adding cushions and pillows. Be sure to use stainless steel corrosion resistant wood screws with flat heads to attach pallets. Connect sections with removable metal joints so your sofa is easy to dismantle for moving.

Designing furniture from pallets also provides so many options for embellishments.

·         Design a lounge chair by modifying the backrest so it can be affixed at an angle. A jigsaw works to cut the boards so they fit nicely into the seating section.

·         Add armrests to your sofa or lounge chair using half pallets attached to the sides. The gaps between the boards serve as drink holders.

·         Create dining tables, end tables, coffee tables, and sofa tables by screwing pallets together in the configuration that works for your needs. Coffee tables may be full or half pallets one or two high. End tables may be three pallets high. Sofa tables built with two pallets put together and placed on end are the perfect height. Dining tables can be crafted using the reclaimed wood from dismantled pallets.

·         Consider adding casters with a lock wheel to any piece of pallet furniture for easy moving.

·         Customize and protect your pallet furniture with stain, paint, wood wax, or wood oil.

Pallet art and décor

Wood pallets are the perfect medium for all types of functional and artsy home uses. Consider the following possibilities, to name just a few.

·         A propped-up pallet works as a planter within the boards or from which to hang pots.

·         Use a portion of a pallet as a wall hanger for pictures or trinkets.

·         Artists, use a pallet as your canvas.

·         Build bird feeders, picnic tables, pet beds, and headboards from sections of pallets or the reclaimed wood.

TriCounty Pallet can help you upcycle

For a reasonable price and a chance to choose quality pallets and pallet wood, TriCounty Pallet is your best local resource for your upcycling projects. Visit us for quality hard wood pallets that are in good condition without exposed nails.

Remember the following if you are using pallets for furniture or home décor:

·         Clean pallets using a scrub brush and warm soapy water.

·         Sand the rough surfaces using a hand sander and be sure to remove splinters.

·         For furniture, take apart pallets that have too many imperfections to make them practical to use as a whole unit.

Check out TriCounty Pallet today for quality recycled pallets for your shipping or home project needs.