A new purpose for your pallets

Pallets are usually made from two layers of wooden slats and are used by businesses to transport and store heavy products and materials. Often warehouses have pallet conveyor systems which enable them to transport goods both safely and efficiently. Unfortunately once businesses have finished using their pallets they are often simply thrown away. Here at Keymas we know that many of our clients use wooden pallets so we thought we would share a few ways you can effectively recycle them, whilst creating new things for your home!

Pallet Furniture

Whether you are a DIY pro or simply fancy trying your hand at a new hobby, there are plenty of things you can do to give your wooden pallets a new purpose. Many people creatively turn them into furniture for the home. By simply turning a pallet on its side, you can transform it into a shoe rack, or why not attach it to your kitchen wall and make a country-style spice rack? The wooden slats are perfect for shelving, housing books, plates or anything else you would like to have on display.

Whilst it is fun to see what new things you can make for your home, it is also important to make sure you treat and sand the wooden pallets, so they are safe to use. Give your pallet a lick of paint and it will look as good as the expensive shabby-chic furniture that is oh-so-popular in the latest home ware magazines.

Great for the garden…

Not only can wooden pallets be transformed into furniture for the home, but you can also create fantastic outdoor furniture, perfect for garden parties and barbeques in the summer. Simply use a saw to chop your palettes into sections, attach legs and sand them down for safety. Throw on a few cushions for extra comfort and you are good to go. Stain your newly made furniture with a colour that matches your shed or fence. You could even create matching plant pots, bird tables and compost bins!

It is amazing to see what you can create with a simple wooden pallet. Whether you are looking to construct unique furniture or something a little quirky like a handmade doll house or pet bed, you will benefit from saving money, whilst also doing your bit for the environment. If you own a business that uses wooden pallets, why not encourage your employees to take them home for free, or offer them to your customers? This is a great way to save on the costs you would usually pay for disposal.