DIY Pallet Coffee Table Transformation

This is the story of a DIY Pallet Coffee Table that we developed over 5 years earlier. I sort of fell out of love with it until I provided it an outside remodeling
Our pallet coffee table has actually made an appearance one or two times on the blog, however never ever in a how-to. We made it well before the blog. I was extremely pregnant, nesting and just desired the important things done currently. So, I did some settling on things like the paint color and the leading and I think that’s how my love affair with it died so rapidly.

We have actually been doing some upgrading outdoors, like constructing the kids’ a clubhouse, and we have plans for a more adult space quickly. That’s what provided me the grand concept to get out the old pallet coffee table and provide it another go.

I cleaned her off. Wiped her down and even vacuumed her up. I used my HomeRight Complete Max Pro. I was never very in love with the color she was previously. 10 minutes and one coat of paint later, I was D.O.N.E. Other than, now it needs a brand-new top.

I just recently completed up a remarkable guy’s closet transformation with Cedar Safe cedar planking. ( coming this month) and since of the way we did the wall with the planking, we had some scraps leftover. This planking is gorgeous.and I was so ecstatic to get to use the scraps in some meaningful way. I still have some more and my brain is wild with possibilities.

The very first thing we did was lay out the scraps and get them fitted. I only needed to trim the ends. Fortunately the pieces fit without having to rip any of the slabs.

When I got this giant puzzle piece created (all except the last, bottom row) I moved some long wood strips under that planking and slid all of it off the table and onto another scrap of hardie board.

That method I didn’t need to take all off and begin over once again to get the glue down. I put down the wood glue and after that moved the planking back in location. I did need to re-secure a few pieces however this made the procedure fast and simple.

From there, I included the pieces to the last row, used some heavy items to push everything down and hold it in place and after that enabled it to dry thoroughly.

That was it! If you weren’t beginning with a pre-built table, this entire thing could be done in a weekend or less from start to finish even.

And, you people, I do not know how it communicates on screen but it is sensational personally. I am kicking myself for not having actually done it quicker. I am grateful that I waited though because it just would not have actually been the very same without that cedar planking.

I am going to go on and apologize now for the overload of images you are about to experience.

I am so excited, after spending a lot time on the outside, to finally have the ability to get to the outside. We have 10 gorgeous acres and a stunning pond. It’s good to lastly have a space to sit and enjoy it.

The truth is we will not leave it precisely where it is now, it would not be safe sitting out here in all the sunshine and rain. It’ll soon find a home under the brand-new pergola we start developing this fall. In addition to using an outside paint, I’ve likewise sealed the cedar planking with Tung oil to safeguard it outdoors.

* Chairs, pillows, and plants from Lowe’s.

For now, I’ll just be enjoying it right where it’s at.

*.Drink dispenser and tray from WalMart, part of the Better Houses & & Gardens collection. Other do-dads from TJ Maxx.

If you’re interested in precisely how we put this table together, from the beginning, I’ll be glad to put together a tutorial. You do not want to go brush painting a pallet.

It includes constructed in storage cubbies for publications, books or whatever.

Having a large yard sounds wonderful in theory and it is. It can also be hard to put together little areas for kids, grownups, pet dogs, chickens, the pool and then bring them all together in a magnificently cohesive method. I’m working on it though!

It feels great to finally be able to begin on this, the outside, part of my home.

Not that I’m completely done with the inside.

Far from it actually. When your outdoor view is this nice, no one can fault me for wanting to go ahead and take benefit of it.

For me this picture says everything. Simply take a look at that splendid top!

It has all the gorgeous elements of Summertime.

With a backdrop that I often consider given.

It’s summer in the south so naturally sweet tea is a must,. Tipsy Peach Sweet Tea. if you’re daring!

If you’re fortunate a cool breeze will blow in after a good cool rain.

The gnats will leave you alone, the kids will play without fussing and supper will prepare itself.

And even if that day dream doesn’t come true, you still have this lovely oasis to sit and ponder the function of gnats and whether anybody would miss them if they simply spontaneously fell off the face of the Earth.

Could you utilize an outdoor coffee table or retreat space? Inform me about your dream outdoor oasis!