Wooden pallets can be used not only to build cult furniture, but also all sorts of things for the garden. Since the pallets correspond to a Europe-wide standardized size (so-called "Euro pallet"), handicrafts and building with this type of recycling material is usually particularly uncomplicated.

A privacy screen made of pallets can be embellished with plants

Procure suitable handicraft materials legally

A real hype has flared up about handicrafts and DIY with wooden pallets for several years. In addition, the economic development ensures that the Euro pallets (€29.99) intended for repeated use are generally only discarded from the economic cycle if there are clear signs of material fatigue. In order to get hold of the pallets, which are valued for their stability, it is worth asking commercial or trading companies. Although Euro pallets are usually accepted and returned according to an exchange and deposit system, at some points in the pallet cycle pallets accumulate again and again, which sometimes even have to be disposed of at great expense. Since it is difficult to transport the relatively bulky and heavy pallets over long distances, it is worth doing online research on possible pallet sources in the immediate vicinity.

Build lounge furniture and a privacy screen for the terrace from pallets

With an appropriate protective coating, outdoor lounge furniture made from wooden pallets can last for a number of years. For example, three pallets are simply stacked on top of each other and screwed together to create a comfortable outdoor lounge chair. Armrests and the backrest are made from another pallet that has been skilfully sawn up. While wooden pallets for furniture construction first have to be sanded smooth, any splinters of wood are only of limited concern when building a privacy screen. Of course, a particularly characteristic aesthetic results when the privacy screen and patio furniture are both made from recycled pallets.

Heavyweights: Adequately secure pallets when building privacy screens

In order to be able to build a high privacy screen yourself, you need an appropriate foundation and stable pillars to secure the second and sometimes third row of pallets. If the quite heavy pallets are stacked on top of each other with insufficient security, this could lead to not inconsiderable injuries in the event of an accident. You can build a suitable holder, for example, with sturdy square timber from the hardware store, which is connected to the ground with ground sockets or a concrete foundation.

Build a flowering privacy screen or raised bed

Similar to a stone wall made of gabions, a privacy screen made of pallets can also appear a little bare after the initial enthusiasm has waned. But you can spice up a pallet wall in a variety of ways:

  • with climbing plants
  • with hanging flower pots (usually sold with a special metal hook for the balcony railing)
  • with flower pots that are integrated into the existing crossbars of the pallets

If two pallets are joined and screwed together in an upright position, the upper part can be used as a raised bed with an appropriate lining.

tips

Old pallets sometimes have a patina caused by weathering, which can be quite attractive. With a grinder, however, the original wood color can also be quickly "tickled out" from pallets that are not too weathered.

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