3 Tier L-Shaped Pallet Couch w/Table
3 Tier L-Shaped Pallet
Couch w/Table
Tools/Supplies
Table Saw
Power Drill
Nail Gun
Staple Gun
Measuring Tape
Caulking Gun
Paint Gun
Paint Brushes
Painters Tape
Measuring Tape
Box Cutter
Drop Cloth
Pencil
9-12 4x4 Pallets
1 Pallet (larger size or same of others)
2 2x8 Lattices
6 1x3x8 Furring Strips
2 4x8 sheets of plywood (or anything cheaper like
OSB) (we had it cut at the store for free)
1 sheet of Plexiglas (thicker the better)
Foam (qty based on size of pallets)
1 bx of Wood Screws
Outdoor Fabric (qty based on size of pallets (a few inches
longer/wider than couch))
1 gallon of Outdoor Paint
Construction Glue
Instructions
Couch
Stack your pallets in 3s. Form an L shape (two sets on one
side and one set on the other) if you want more seating room add another stack
of pallets to the other side (two sets on one side and two sets on the other). Make sure the front of all the pallets are
lined up.
Using a nail gun, nail each stack together 1st in
the front and the back. After you nail the stacks together connect all of the stacks
to one another.* If they seem impossible to nail together, use 3 inch long
furring strips and place them between each stack of pallets, but inside the
pallets so that they are unseen and nail them through the front of the pallets.
*you may want to use a piece of wood to reinforce the furring strip in place while
nailing.
Now you have your base.
Place your lattice on top of your pallet base and measure
the length from the ground to the top of the lattice.
Cut your furring strips to that length. You will need 3 per
stack. (9-12). Using your nail gun nail the furring strips to the back of the pallet
base (1 on each end and 1 in the middle).
Place the lattice in front of the furring strips and staple to
the furring strips (you can also use brad nails).
Use drop cloth to protect area. Using a paint gun (paint
entire couch), use brush to fill in any gaps.
Cushions
Place your foam on top of the plywood, cut as needed using a
box cutter. Once your foam is to size, using a caulking gun, cover plywood with
construction glue. Place foam on top and allow it to dry.
Cut fabric leaving six inches around the sides, lay fabric flat,
pattern-side down. Lay foam covered plywood on top of fabric, foam-side down
(make sure it is even on all sides). Pull fabric snug and staple around the
entire piece of plywood until all sides have been stapled down.
Table
Cut pallet in half. Stack the two halves and nail together
using the nail gun. Cut a piece of lattice the same size of your table and
place on top. Using a nail gun or brad nails, nail down the lattice to the top
of your table. Using a paint gun (paint entire table), use a brush to fill in any
gaps. Allow to dry; once the table has dried, place Plexiglass on top of table. Place
painters tape in each corner of the table and pre-drill holes on each corner
(tape prevents Plexiglas from cracking, drill wood screws into each pre-drilled
hole. Remove tape.
Place table upside down (place on grass or under something
to prevent Plexiglass from scratching) place caster in each corner and using a
pencil, mark the holes. Pre-drill each hole (you can do 2-4 per caster) (I did
2 per caster diagonally). Drill wood screws into each pre-drilled hole.
*Keep in mind that if you want to use pallets for the back
you can do that too, you will need about three, just remove the bottoms of them
and nail them to the back of your base. Also, the hardware store will cut all of your wood if you want them to.
*You can add throw pillows or make your own.
*Consider adding battery operated tea lights under the Plexiglas to illuminate it in the evening.
And…It Is What It Is!
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