Making Your Own Wood Pallet Wall Art Is Practically Free

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Chris McDowell | CMR Woodworks / YouTube

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Wood pallets are my favorite thing to use for crafting. Oftentimes they’re free, and they’re super rustic looking and versatile. I always love whatever I come up with with these.

Wood pallet signs are no different. They’re super cheap, easy to make, and look incredible no matter where you put them. 

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The best part about these is how customizable they are. Whatever you can imagine on these, you can create.

Wanna make one for yourself? Here’s how.

What You Need:

  • Wood Pallet (go to shipping warehouses for these. You may be able to get it for free)
  • Hammer
  • Table saw
  • 80 grit sander
  • Glue
  • Cleat hanger

Step 1
Disassemble the wood pallet, removing the side frames and all the nails. You should be left with wooden boards that measure 2 ft. wide 3 ft. long.

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Chris McDowell | CMR Woodworks / YouTube

Step 2
Trim and blunt all the edges of the wooden boards to make them uniform in size using a table saw. Lay the wooden boards on your working table ensuring the gaps in between are the same.

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Chris McDowell | CMR Woodworks / YouTube

Step 3
Using an 80 grit sander, you can start polishing the surface of the wooden boards. We want our pallet to look rustic, so don’t over-polish the top surface.

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Chris McDowell | CMR Woodworks / YouTube

Step 4
You can now start gluing the wooden boards on the frame to hold it in place, making sure there’s an even space in between them.

DIY Projects & Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/pallet-project-diy-wood-signs
Chris McDowell | CMR Woodworks / YouTube

Step 5
A cleat hanger is recommended for hanging your pallet sign. Ensure that it is glued securely on the top portion of your pallet sign and reinforce with nails.

DIY Projects & Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/pallet-project-diy-wood-signs
Chris McDowell | CMR Woodworks / YouTube

Step 6
Now, you can paint the board with your preferred design or your favorite quotes. Add whatever you’d like!

DIY Projects & Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/pallet-project-diy-wood-signs
Chris McDowell | CMR Woodworks / YouTube

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What are you going to put on yours?