Basement Bar Overhaul

So after 7 years in our house, we are finally ready to fix our basement "bar". Our plan is to use pallet wood to create a backsplash. We are also planning to build a wine/storage for the empty space, paint the counter top with chalkboard paint and change out all the hardware. Anyone have experience with any of these things, specifically building a bar or backsplash with pallet wood? Any other ideas, thoughts or photos are greatly appreciated…..
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  • Susan Priestly Susan Priestly on Dec 18, 2013
    I've seen walls done with those shim bundles that you get at Lumber Stores, I don't like the idea of using pallets in the house....where've they been? Lead, worms, bugs, anything can be in them. Beadboard has been used by a neighbour and it looks lovely. Another used self sticking tiles for backsplash. Why not a small fridge in the space, hold everything you need including the cheese! LOL Good Luck
  • Susan Priestly Susan Priestly on Dec 18, 2013
    http://htlk.hometalk.netdna-cdn.com/resources/user_media/269x191/i6n5z5280f50e7a133.jpg They are making a lot of stuff out of bamboo these days, I found placemats, which I thought would be great as a backsplash, now I see this runner; it's nice that anything goes these days :)
    • Unfinishedwoodco Unfinishedwoodco on Dec 18, 2013
      @Susan Priestly Thanks Susan. I like the bamboo idea. May give us the look we are going for without all the hazards you mentioned…..we do have kiddos at home to think of. We had a small fridge there, but we rarely used it. Thought we may go a different route.
  • Chinoski Building Group Chinoski Building Group on Dec 19, 2013
    pallets are made out of stick oak or other material. We tried to use some for a customer and it was more trouble than going out and getting some barn wood
  • Cynthia Freeney Cynthia Freeney on Dec 19, 2013
    I've seem some charming accent walls, back splashes and even flooring built using reclaimed wine barrel wood. Probably a bit pricey, but I just love the look. http://www.houzz.com/photos/1696256/Cooperage---Reclaimed-Wine-Barrel-Flooring-eclectic-wood-flooring-austin
  • Neocrowe Neocrowe on Dec 19, 2013
    You might want to check with the Granite places in your area, you can get a remnant or "blem" or a returned order that might fit across entire bar area you can still put your wine rack or better yet a wine fridge under that too. I also found some pre fab counter tops for very inexpensive prices at your local big box store, that little area shouldn't cost much at all. We have salvage places here, that benefit charities where contractors can donate building supplies, you could check them out for back splash materials too!
  • Nest Home Improvement Nest Home Improvement on Dec 20, 2013
    Have you considered a metal back splash. They give a great contrast and pretty inexpensive.
  • Raya Deych Raya Deych on Dec 21, 2013
    We have another suggestion to consider. Use PVC Back Splash and PVC Ceiling Tiles to Simply Plan, Measure, Cut with regular scissors and glue up. Avaialble in many designs and colors. Please Visithttp://www.ceilingtilesbyus.com/galleries/pvc-backsplash-installed or call 800-349-5799