Blogger Canada on May 21, 2012

A little walkway out of pallet boards

This quick little project really couldn't be easier! Reclaimed pallet boards were used to create a new walkway through a flower bed. The planks make it an absolute dream to weed by simply lifting the applicable board, and are just high enough to clear any water run off. And yes, they are staying in place and have shown no rot in over 3 years thus far.

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Forestine M Santee, SC

Love the walkway. We are living in an RV in SC now due to my husbands job. Have a crazy amount of pallets available from the job he is working on. So far I have been getting lumber from these to make bird houses, pallet chairs and even built a deck for the RV. Since the area we are staying in is primarily sand this would be a great idea. Wouldn't believe how much sand gets tracked into the RV.

on Feb 21, 2013 · Like 2
Karen Dover, NC

love this walkway...did you have to prep the pallet boards? if so with what? thanks for the idea!

on Feb 24, 2013 · Like 0
Grandma's House Smyrna, TN

Is the wood slippery when it rains? It is lovely but I am getting too old for slippery places!

on Mar 05, 2013 · Like 0
Jeff Anderson Salt Lake City, UT

Great idea, but do you know an easy way to dismantle pallets?

on Mar 05, 2013 · Like 0
Debby Boyle Necedah, WI

That is awesome! Good way to use up wood you have laying around. I wonder if it would work here, we have all red sand for soil.

on Mar 06, 2013 · Like 0
Rachel Chandler Canada

That looks very nice and rustic looking! I might have to do that to my garden areas. Thanks!

on Mar 06, 2013 · Like 0
Sandra Cook Athol, ID

I love this idea. I still have an entire acre to landscape.

on Mar 06, 2013 · Like 0
Ala Gratzer Douglasville, GA

Wow I really love this idea...going to have to do it in my back yard...can't wait to get started...are you or have you treated it or can i just lay then down

on Mar 07, 2013 · Like 0
Katie Wells Midland, TX

Does anyone have any ideas on how to make pavers out of cement but use off the wall containers for shape, I am needing cheap cheap ideas

on Apr 03, 2013 · Like 0
Vivian S Harper Woods, MI

Ala,
many pallets are made of treated wood I think.

on Apr 08, 2013 · Like 0
Evelyn McMullen Montgomery, AL

what's the length of pallet boards? My grass is getting stressed from taking the trash bin to the curb.

on Apr 09, 2013 · Like 0
DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa Murfreesboro, TN

I am about to go swipe some pallets from the construction site across the street (I will ask permission, of course!) I was headed to the hardware store to buy some stepping stone. .. You just saved me some money! Thanks!

on Apr 16, 2013 · Like 0
Jenna, SAS Interiors Saratoga Springs, NY

so creative!

on Apr 22, 2013 · Like 0
Helen JuntunenBrown Aberdeen, WA

A lot of pallets are made of oak and it seems to hold up pretty well.

on Apr 23, 2013 · Like 1
Sue Curwin Canada

Gosh, great minds think alike! I was thinking of doing something like this in or back garden! Your area turned out really pretty!

on Apr 25, 2013 · Like 0
Joyce Fort Riley, KS

where can i get the planks? does home depot sell them?

on Apr 25, 2013 · Like 0
Connie East Aurora, NY

This is for Katie TX- re: cement paver ideas. I used pizza boxes, old pie tins, old baking pans. Make sure metal is greased first (pam spray) and the cardboard will tear off or you can line with wax paper. Another idea is free form just dig the area in the sand or dirt, level, then pour cement into the shape. Cover with plastic so it cures properly.

on Apr 25, 2013 · Like 1
Ruth Orlando, FL

check out your community extension office. they r a wealth of information and usually provide classes in landscaping at a nominal fee!

on Apr 25, 2013 · Like 0
Amie Stark

Thanks for this idea, it looks great, very beachy and woody. Fieldstone pavers are way over budget for me so this is a great and much cheaper solution for a woodland path. Now to go hunting for pallets.

on Apr 26, 2013 · Like 0
Mary Colton Stone Mountain, GA

Great idea!

on Apr 27, 2013 · Like 0
Brenda Rider Menominee, MI

omgosh! I will be using this idea!! I have a dog that loves to dig(to get cool) and then lay in the whole.....I will put these planks right where he will be comfortable and where they will look great!! I may even experiment with creating sections that lay 45degrees to each other!

on Apr 27, 2013 · Like 0
Sue Curwin Canada

This is for Joyce: You can get free pallets from many stores, They are used to pack and ship freight. I am in Canada, and they are offered on Kijiji (Craigslist for you in the U.S.) all the time for free. They are just a burden for stores to get rid of, which is a bonus for those of us wanting them, lol!

on Apr 28, 2013 · Like 0
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada

Joyce try driving into an industrial area where they ship big things and you'll generally see stacks of them. I find my pallets from a local firetruck manufacturer but I see them stacked along the road all the time in that area.
What would actually work quite well for this type of pathway is wood that is a little deeper than a standard pallet board is. This allows water run off as well as a portion to sink into the ...»
ground for stability without the board disappearing from the surface. Even a few new 2x4s cut down to size would achieve the same result, although larger in scale. I can't see any reason why you couldn't buy whatever you desired. Just keep in mind if the wood is not treated, it may rot in time.

on Apr 29, 2013 · Like 0
Diane Keirstead Canada

Love this idea since there don't seem to be many flat rocks in my area for paths. Thanks

on Apr 30, 2013 · Like 0
Therese Feeman Tampa, FL

nice path. Very creative.

5 days ago · Like 0