What do you do with the pallet runners after you rip apart the pallets? That is a really good question. Today, I’m answering that question.
I had a huge pile of pallets in the back corner of my backyard and it’s finally starting to dwindle down. Some of the runners, the middle boards of the pallet, I’ve used for firewood.
I also used a lot of runners to level my pallet deck and I plan to use some to build flower boxes. But, what do you do with the rest?
I’m currently working on a kitchen island and I wanted a unique countertop, not something picked up at the nearest hardware store.
That’s where today’s post comes in.
The pallet “runner” countertop.
A little help from Oz.
Pallet runners are uneven and full of nicks and dents, but that’s part of the charm.
Oh, let’s not forget about the nails.
The runners were cut to the desired length, cleaned and bleached.
Groups of runners were glued together using wood glue.
Starting with the first group, the 1×3 was nailed along the outside edge with nails, one nail to each runner from both sides. I attached two runners and then switched to the other side to keep runners tight. Some of the runners were a little stubborn and needed more pressure to nail them in place.
After all the runners were in place, I added a 1×3 to the ends of the counter top to finish the countertop frame.
It’s rustic and unique!
What’s next?
Sanding, wood filler, more sanding, staining and sealing!
More to come, stay tuned!
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This is BEYOND gorgeous! Pinning immediately! If I ever purchase another house, I will want to do this undoubtedly!
I love to work with pallets and your pallet-countertop started an idea in my head 🙂 Thanks a lot for sharing!
Hello Andrea, this looks awesome, I will be featurning your post in this week’s Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
LOVE!! This is so unique and perfect 🙂
I loved that you made a counter top out of pallets. I love using pallets, i definitely have to be a little more experimental in my use of them. Great job, can’t wait to see the end result 🙂
This is absolutely gorgeous!! I’m so excited to see it finished!
Andrea, I love the look of your pallet countertop. How very clever you are!
Thank you for sharing this project at Shabbilicious Friday. I’m delighted to be featuring this at tomorrow’s party.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Hi Andrea,
What a great idea! I would not of thought to make a counter out of pallets. I can’t wait to see the end results! Thanks so much for pinning to the P3 Party! I am featuring your counter tomorrow on Made in a Day!
Best,
Kim
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Such a cool idea! I’ve never seen a countertop done this way before.
Thanks so much for sharing on SHOWLicious!
~ Ashley
UH-MAAAH-ZING! Totally love how this looks! Look forward to seeing the final reveal! Following you on Google+ so I don’t miss it.
So glad to find your blog again. I’ve been telling hubs we could use pallet lumber for a counter top. Our counter top is in bad shape, part of problem is that I left water running and counter raised up and was messed up pretty badly. We have pallets but we also have 3 boxes of laminate flooring. I’ve tried to tell him how the laminate flooring could be used as counter top. Saw it on blog post while back. We don’t have money to buy counter top and we have a weird shaped counter, like a big U. Not easy to get counters to go on that. We have a manufactured home. Tell me what you think about my idea of using the pallet wood or the laminate flooring which would be somewhat more smooth than pallet wood. I’d just stain it and do good poly job on it. If you reply please do so to my email address. Happy week