The idea of making furniture from transport pallets is winning over more and more enthusiastic wood lovers. Especially when the resulting furniture is naturally protected with OLI-NATURA oils and waxes.
Without transport pallets, goods traffic would come to a complete standstill. Yet the unassuming transport pallet can do much more. It has now become the favorite building material of the upcycling movement. Today, pallet furniture for indoors and outdoors is made from this extremely interesting material. This rough material now appeals to all age groups and social backgrounds around the globe. It is the new trend material, simply reassembled into something new. Pallet furniture is also sturdy, cost-effective, natural and, above all, sustainable. No wonder discarded Euro pallets are increasingly being given a new life as coffee tables, double beds, bookshelves or lounge garden furniture.
Also suitable for DIY projects
The new popularity of wooden pallets has recently reached creative furniture workshops. They build and sell handcrafted pallet furniture that has nothing in common with quickly cobbled-together furnishings. Instead, these are creative one-of-a-kind pieces made from recycled pallet wood that are guaranteed to attract envious looks from guests. But you do not have to be a carpenter to make pallet furniture. With a little craftsmanship, you can easily build a bed or table yourself from the prefabricated wooden elements. The internet also offers plenty of ideas, tips and step-by-step instructions on the subject of “building pallet furniture yourself”.
Natural protection for new furniture made from old pallets
Basically, Euro pallets are very durable and require little maintenance. If you do not like the raw wood, you can treat it with OLI-NATURA oils & waxes. The oils and waxes are not just pleasing to the eye - they also protect the wood from within. For pallets used indoors and outdoors, »OLI-NATURA boiled linseed oil« and »OLI-NATURA Yacht & Teak Oil« are particularly suitable. For indoor furniture, »OLI-NATURA hardwax oil« is also recommended. In general, the pallets should be thoroughly cleaned and sanded before finishing. Then apply the oil evenly and thinly in the direction of the wood grain and allow it to penetrate briefly. Highly absorbent wood may need a second treatment. Any excess oil can be removed with a cotton cloth. The oiled surface can also be refinished very easily, which is not possible with lacquered surfaces. The affected area can simply be lightly sanded locally and recoated with oil.