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How to make a DIY pallet bench

Publish date
28th April 2025
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Upcycling wooden pallets into furniture is so on trend right now and we’ve created an easy to follow guide so you can make your own garden pallet chair. Upcycled furniture is not only incredibly stylish but it’s also really easy to achieve at home. Repurposed materials are a sustainable way of updating your home and garden, whilst allowing you to add your own style to the design.

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How to make a diy pallet bench

How to make a pallet bench

Sand the pallets using the Seriously Good sanding blocks and remove any rough edges. Use sandpaper to get in between the gaps and side panels of hard to reach places. Continue to sand until you have a smooth surface.

Stir the paint in the tin and pour in to the small paint roller tray. Use the mini shed and fence paint roller to paint the pallets in a sweeping up and down motion. You may need to use a paint brush to paint in to the corners and harder to reach sections. Wait for the paint to fully dry before turning the pallet over and painting the other side. It may take several coats of paint to fully cover each pallet.

Create your base by stacking two of the painted pallets on top of each other to create a seat. Once you are happy with how this looks, screw them together using the brackets and electric drill. Add your third pallet behind the seat in a vertical upright position to create the back rest to your pallet bench. Once in place screw the pallet to the seat using the drill.

Complete the look and add a touch of personality to your newly created chair with a decorative blanket and scatter cushions.

How to make a diy pallet bench
How to make a diy pallet bench
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