The pallets are used to do a multitude of things, and proof of this are the ideas that appear on the Internet if we do a simple search on crafts with pallets. Today we will see how you can make coat racks with pallets, to get really original pieces for our home.
A coat rack is an element that usually goes unnoticed, that is functional and does not usually have too much importance. However, if we want every detail in our home to be original and special, we can do pallet racks. The entrance of the house will become one of the most original that those who enter your home have seen.
How to use the pallets
Making coat racks with pallets may not be as simple as we initially thought, because this wood must be treated and sometimes worked to get a coat rack. In principle we are going to need some material to do DIY, so that we can work with wood from pallets. These types of crafts require a little more work than for example making sofas with pallets, which are created by stacking the pallets.
The wood of the pallets must be treated so that it is in better condition. In this way, we must have an electric sander or do it by hand. After sand the wood well to make it smooth, you have to put a primer on it to take care of the wood. We will let it dry and we can apply color or varnish according to the tone that we want to give to our coat rack. When making the coat rack we can use all the boards or just some. If we are going to undo the pallet we will have to have material for it, such as saws to cut the wood. It is also important to have a drill to be able to place the pallet on the walls. This will also help us to make holes in the wood when adding the hangers, which are essential.
Colored coat rack
The pallets, once we have treated the wood, can be painted in all the colors we want. This gives us a lot of versatility when it comes to enjoy a custom made coat rack. It can be painted in a single color, which contrasts with the walls, or mix two or more colors. The originality depends on each home. Another thing we can do is put a word like 'Home' or 'Home' using some templates that we simply make with cardboard or cardboard. The question is to personalize the coat rack made with pallets, because it is a handmade accessory that must be as original as possible.
Original hangers
The pallet rack must have something on which the clothes can be hung, which will be another element that will help us to personalize this piece even more. There are many different hangers in stores, so the style depends on the touch we want to give the coat rack. From something fun to a vintage, antique or modern touch. We must mark the distance at which we will put each hanger and be very clear how many we are going to put, so that the coat rack is functional and has enough capacity. They should also be easy to use hangers. Never forget about functionality in these cases.
Large coat rack with pallets
One of the possibilities that is much simpler is to hang the pallet lengthwise on the wall, so that its boards serve as hangers. You can also put hangers but it acts as a ladder placed on the wall. The problem with this type of coat rack is that it takes up a lot of space, so it is not very functional if we have a small entrance. The good thing is that if the corridor is narrow it helps us because it is placed on the wall and in this sense it does not take away square meters. In addition, as it has different heights, it is ideal for those houses in which there are small children, who can use the lower part of the coat rack, leaving the upper part for adults. This piece can be complemented with a bench with drawers or other furniture that makes the hall a very practical place.
Wardrobe coat rack
This coat rack is undoubtedly much more difficult than the ones that can be put on the walls with hangers. It is a kind of donkey or small closet. The advantage it has is that it is really practical To have in a room or at the entrance with perfectly hung coats, especially if we have a large family. The great disadvantage that we see is that it takes up a lot of space, so it is difficult to put it in many of the entrances of homes, which normally do not have much space. In addition, it has the added disadvantage that it is very difficult to do so, since the structure has to be assembled with wood and boards, so it is only suitable for the most DIY experts.