She Upcycles Old Wood Pallets Into An Impressive Picnic Table With An Easy DIY
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We all want to have the perfect yard — a relaxing space to enjoy quality time with our friends and family. However, outdoor furniture can be pricey and can quickly break the bank if you're not mindful. But what if there is a way to create a table for your yard on a shoestring budget? Free wood pallets are here to the rescue. TikTok creator Angie has found a smart way to repurpose wood pallets into a functional picnic table with a few wood posts, which serve as the legs. This DIY project is easy and straightforward, so you'll only need a few basic supplies to complete it — no specialized tools necessary.
Depending on where you live, you may have to do some sleuthing to get hold of free pallets. Hardware stores, construction sites, and warehouses are your best bets, along with online marketplaces like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. However, note that some of the pallets can be dangerous due to the presence of chemicals and physical damages. Make sure to inspect the pallet for any sharp or broken edges and avoid pallets that are painted. Also, watch out for pallets marked "MB." Methyl bromide is a toxic pesticide, and you don't want it anywhere near your food. As for the table legs, Home Depot's pressure-treated ground contact southern pine wood posts are a great choice, with a large percentage of customers recommending them.
Make a cozy space for your loved ones with a custom picnic table
Once you have your wood pallet, clean it thoroughly with soapy water, and let it dry. Cut the wood posts into 4-inch legs with a circular saw. Don't have a saw? You can get the posts cut at your local Home Depot or woodshop. The next step is to attach the legs securely to the table with screws and a drill. If you have a sander, use it to smooth the top of the table. Otherwise, a medium (80-grit) sandpaper will do the job (with some elbow grease). And voila, you have a practical outdoor table.
@angiecreated Free Pallet DIY 🌸🌺🌼 Made these picnic tables for my garden party bouquet station 💃💃 All I did was attach 6 pieces of 8-inch 4x4 wood underneath the pallets as legs using 3 wood screws per leg. Easy, cheap, and it turned out so cute! #GardenParty #OutdoorParty #PalletDIY #PicnicTable
If you're not penny-pinching, you can swap the wood posts for readymade furniture legs, like Airy Abode's premium ash wood square furniture legs, and follow the instructions to attach them to the table. The low floor table can also function as a coffee table in your outdoor lounge. Or, you can opt for longer legs — just adjust the length accordingly, using the height of a regular kitchen table as a guide. Got extra pallets or crates? They can be added as supportive structures for your table in place of legs.
It's a good idea to add a metal sheet or plywood on top to make the table more pleasant for dining. Painting your wood pallet table is also a quick way to elevate your outdoor space. We love the versatility and ease of using chalk paints, which lend a cottagecore aesthetic. Don't forget to personalize with cushions and other textiles. If you've worked up an appetite for more DIY projects, you can also upcycle wood crates and pallets into outdoor chairs and benches.