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pallets have been essential aids for transport and logistics for many years — large deliveries without pallets are no longer imaginable. In the 1960s, the Europallet was born for the first time through a treaty of the European Railways Association. At that time, they were used solely for the transport of goods by rail. It was only in the 1970s that the EUROPALETE brand was registered in the commercial register. Since then, it has quickly established itself as a standard in the transport and freight sector. Whether on trucks, ships, planes, or trains. They do not need to be loaded and unloaded by hand with bags and boxes. Man and machine now focus on using pallets. Meanwhile, not only the warehousing and transport industry benefits from the practical wooden bodies, but also DIY enthusiasts and dest; /fort >. Thanks to the trend towards pallet furniture, creative minds have recognized: unused pallets are valuable resources. With a little skill, you can make great self-made furniture. In my series on furniture made from euro pallets , I will tell you the most important steps for your first DIY furniture projects.
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Euro pallets are trendy. They give the indoor climate a natural touch.
Some facts about Euro pallets
What woods are used?
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Euro pallets are generally made from other cheap coniferous woods such as pine. Starting with poplar, chestnut, oak, alder, or ash to maple, beech, and birch. However: pallets made of oak, maple, or chestnut and other noble woods are huge. In this country, pallets are almost exclusively made of pine, spruce, or fir. But this should not bother us; pallet furniture made from these types of wood is particularly stable and no less beautiful. In addition, you can color the pallets as you wish.
Euro pallets — Standard, dimensions, and construction
Euro pallets are standardized according to the DIN EN 13698 standard and in the EUR1 size class, they measure 120 cm long, 80 cm wide, and 14.4 cm high. – Hi. This size is the most common among Europallet standards. The weight ranges from 20 to 24 kilograms, depending on the moisture content of the wood. The special strength of the euro pallet lies in its construction: approx. 78 nails hold the euro pallet together. On the outer edges, it has so-called chamfers, which prevent the pallets from getting stuck during loading. In addition, the risk of wood splintering is reduced.
How much does a euro pallet cost?
Used pallets are available at a low price. However, you should not pay more than ten euros for a used pallet. If you are lucky, you might even find pallets at your local supermarket that have not been picked up after delivery. Just discreetly talk to the employee of your trusted branch. 😉 If you want to transform new Euro pallets into pallet furniture, you need to order them from pallet manufacturers or retailers. The price of a Euro pallet ranges from 15 to 20€ — excluding transport costs.
Upcycling the Europallet
In the past, pallets were burned according to the law. Today, it is said: instead of the oven — pallet upcycling! Many trendy pieces of furniture are now made from standardized Euro pallets. Euro pallet furniture gives the apartment a natural feel and a vintage look. With pallets, you can make many pieces of furniture for the terrace, living room, hallway, and garden. Syrovatka — Flooring, painters, and wallpaper will gladly show you how it is done. Assuming a bit of craftsmanship and patience, you can finish your practical pallet furniture in just a few steps.
Here’s how your sofa landscape could look like with Euro pallets.
I have a Euro pallet — what should I do with it now?
To build your own pallet furniture, the euro pallets must first be disassembled. First, check if you have the following tools and materials ready at home.
- Pallet
- Crowbar
- Hammer
- Optional: Pliers to pull out nails
When purchasing materials and tools, your trusted specialist dealer will certainly be happy to help you. To impregnate the finished pallet or bring it to the desired shade, use varnish or glaze. If you have any questions, I would be happy to share my 40 years of experience as a professional painter and interior furniture expert with you. https://syrovatka.at/kontakt
To prepare — this is how I properly disassemble Euro pallets
To separate the horizontal and vertical boards of your euro pallet, use the jigsaw at hand. Ideally, set up the pallet and secure it. Tip: Buying a workbench greatly simplifies securing it! Finally, separate the frame of the euro pallet from the back. To do this, take the crowbar.
In places where the boards are already slightly loose, start the treatment. There, continue to loosen the boards until you can completely detach them. Attention: Be careful when using the crowbar. If you are too rough, the wood may break, making your euro pallet unusable for furniture construction. Once you have separated all the boards from the euro pallet, remove the nails to create a smooth surface. Now you have disassembled the Euro pallets into your individual pieces and you can start with the DIY furniture project.
In the next article, we will jointly implement the first project. A living room chair made from euro pallets.
Your Christian Syrovatka
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