Create an outdoor living room with pallet furniture

Step 3 of 6: Attach armrests with flat area for setting objects down

Armrests don’t just make sitting more comfortable, they can also serve as flat areas to set drinks or the like. To do this, use a jigsaw to trim another pallet to three boards along the middle EPAL blocks.

To adjust the armrest angle to that of the backrest, position them flush against the front of the seat and then use a ruler and pencil to draw the angle along the unit for the armrest.

Finally, build the backs of the armrests. These can be made out of old wood scraps. To do this, simply hold the board against the armrest to get the desired dimensions and then trim.

Then fasten the armrests to the seat with screws and, finally, screw the top onto the armrest from behind. Everything should fit flush together.

The last board serves as a tray under the armrests – allowing drinks to be safely set down, for example. The same principle applies here: hold up, draw the necessary recesses, trim and fasten with screws.

Step 5 of 6: Coating pallet furniture

To protect pallet furniture from the effects of weather such as rain, heat etc., it should be stained or painted at this point. The advantage of staining is that it preserves the wood grain texture, while paint gives you an evenly coloured surface. First prepare your paint spray system (e.g. the Universal Sprayer W 590 FLEXiO) and the stain or paint. Depending on how viscous your material being processed is, the stain or paint should be diluted with some water. Stir everything well and you’re ready to go. Simply fill the clear container with the stain or paint, screw on the spray head and connect the entire spray attachment to the base unit. If you hear a “click” as it latches in, you’ve done it right. We always recommend doing a spray test on an old box or a piece of scrap wood – this lets you check the perfect setting for the device in combination with your material. Please always wear a respirator, even when working outside. Now spray the object from a consistent distance and don't change directions until you are past the pallet. This will give you a perfect result in no time.

Sari and Christian appreciate their paint spray system primarily for the speed with which it works, as well as the ease with which it can reach all the corners and edges – a huge plus especially for pallet furniture.

The result

With this garden lounge made of Euro pallets, there’s nothing left to stand in the way of your next summer holiday at home! Just lean back and enjoy the fruits of your labour!
Tip: With the right pallet cushions, pillows and blankets, you can make your seating nook even cosier. Other great garden furniture can be made from pallets. How about building a mud kitchen yourself for your children? While you relax on your garden lounge, you can watch the little ones playing at the outdoor kitchen made from pallets.