15 mistakes to absolutely avoid with pallet furniture

We like to give life to wooden pallets by transforming them into furniture. But what are the mistakes to avoid with these palettes? Answers.

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DIY enthusiasts or do-it-yourselfers, palettes hold no secrets for you. Making furniture from recycled pallets is nothing new. If the task promises to be easy and fun, it is however necessary to be careful before using these palettes that come out of nowhere. Zoom on 15 mistakes to absolutely avoid with pallet furniture.

Pallet furniture: what precautions to take?

Before handling wooden pallets to make trendy DIY furniture, consider checking whether they are heat-treated (HT) or methyl bromide (MB)-based pallets. The seconds are toxic to humans, so best to leave them aside. Once the pallets have been chosen, clean them thoroughly. Dusty, they deserve to be polished from top to bottom with soapy water. And beware of those who do not let them dry for at least 48 hours!

Pallet furniture: what tools are needed?

To make pallet furniture, it is important to first have the appropriate tools. Note that they will vary depending on the type of furniture you want to make. Nevertheless, here is a non-exhaustive list of tools that you will probably need:

What furniture to make with wooden pallets?

Let your creativity run wild! Everything is possible with wooden pallets. Among the furniture most often manufactured, we find:

And you, what pallet furniture are you going to make?

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