![]() I’ve seen other DIYers lay the boards out perfectly and number each one prior to assembly. I think it’s important to note that we did not lay out the boards and plan in advance. To avoid seeing random gaps in trouble areas, simply stain the plywood behind the seams before securing a wood slat over it to disguise the gaps. Repeat, working from the center out, staggering each piece of wood.ĭue to the unevenness of the pallet wood, not all pieces will perfectly match one another. Using a drill, screw each end of the slats to the wall with two to three screws. Place the first pallet slat at the top, in the center of the wall. Adhere thin pieces of plywood to the wall by attaching them with wood screws directly into the studs. Once the slats are stripped and sanded, it’s time to prep the wall for installation. You must remember to account for waste because some slats will inevitably get damaged in the process. We filled an 11 x 8 foot wall and required approximately seventeen (17) pallets to make it happen. I am not going to kid you-this part was crazy time consuming. My father was in town one weekend and helped with sanding down each board after Josh used a crowbar to disassemble each pallet slat and remove its many nails. The beauty of this cabin-inspired look is that the more distressed and wrecked the boards, the better. Some places charged five bucks per pallet while others said, please take them away! ![]() I’ve gotta admit that it was kind of a thrill driving around town and throwing abandoned pallets from the back of stores into the car. After two weekends of some serious elbow grease, we made it happen. To my surprise, he took it as a challenge and jumped at the chance to make his own pallet wall. Part of me thought there was no way Josh was going to agree to this. So when it came time to create a big boy room for my little man Chase, I showed my husband Josh a few samples of pallet walls created by adventurous parents. Pallet walls have been trending big time in the Project Nursery Gallery, which had me dreaming of endless design possibilities the moment my eye caught this eclectic wood-paneled inspired nursery.
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