Pinterest has cultivated a large environment of DIYers. Myself included. It's amazing what projects and ideas you can find when you take the time to look.
One of my favorite DIY's is the pallet style coffee table (as shown in the photo above). This also has been one of the most popular pins on our page in the past couple of days, so I thought it would be useful to share it with you all here.
The DIY pallet coffee table is incredibly easy to make. To begin you will need:
- a pallet (the size is up to you--you can find these at stores like Home Depot or from a lumber yard or even a neighbor's farm--ask before taking)
- sand paper or a hand sander
- stain or paint (your choice)
- a paint brush and cloth
- casters (aka wheels like in the photo above --you can find these at Home Depot for anywhere from $3-10 a piece)
- an automatic drill
Now that you have assembled all of your parts, we can begin!
Step 1:
The first thing you will need to do is sand down your pallet. I recommend doing this outside or in your garage because the sand dust can get everywhere. Whether you're using sand paper or a hand sander you will need to sand down both sides and if you plan on using the pallet as a shelf as well as a coffee table, you will need to do your best to sand inside the pallet as well. This will make both sides smooth which is great for absorbing paint or stain but also it makes it safer. You don't want to have a coffee table that you get splinters from!
Step 2:
Once your pallet has been sanded down be sure to wipe it down. Make sure all of the dust from sanding is brushed off so that you have nice clean wood to work with. Once that is done, you can begin painting or staining your pallet. Depending on the look you want, this can take 1-2 coats. You will need to paint or stain both the top and bottom of your pallet, whether or not you paint or stain the inside of the pallet is up to you, it all depends on what look you want to achieve. (the pallet in the photo above has been painted on the top, bottom, and inside) Remember, if you have chosen to stain your pallet, you will have to rub the stain in with an old towel or cloth. You will have to do this for each coat you decide to do.
Step 3:
You will have to let your pallet dry for at least 12 hours to ensure that the stain took to the wood and that the paint is fully dry. Once your pallet has dried, you can attach your wheels. First you need to decide which side of the pallet you like the most or has the best appearance. Once you have done that, put the best side facing down on the ground. Next grab one of your casters and place it on the first corner of you table, exactly where you place your wheels doesn't matter, again it's all how you want it to look. Once you place your casters on your pallet you can begin securing them with your drill. Once you have secured all of the casters with your drill, your coffee table is complete!
With just a little time and effort you have successfully built your first pallet coffee table! Hopefully you will love it as much as I do. There is something so satisfying about making something with your own hands, it's even more satisfying when it comes out beautifully.
Now that we've finished it's time for you to go enjoy your new table, or if you're just reading this for the first time it's time for you to go gather your supplies! Either way I hope you learned the value of building something with your own hands and I hope you enjoy your new coffee table. :)
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