Just curious as to how you sealed the wood. Water and wood don't mix and it's certain to get wet at some point by the sink. I was thinking of doing recycled pallets for walls in my bathroom but am a bit worried about all the wood in a room that generates the most moisture.
A matte finish marine grade sealer will solve any worries about moisture on wood that isn't specifically made for wet areas. Love the pallet backsplash, but would check with local code reuqirements for combustible materials over a stove top before installing.
Thank you everyone. We have not sealed the backsplash yet. We were waiting till we painted our cabinets. We do plan to seal it. The kitchen is a basic U shape. The sink is on an outer counter, not up against the wood. So not much splashing of water. We did bring the backsplash down to the top of the counter. I have had the backsplash up for about 3 months and it has been easy to keep clean. I wanted something very rustic and love the look.
unless they are drying in the shade Joe I don't think they would get mold. besides, people usually sand them down before working with them and that would get rid of anything growing on them. Then they are usually sealed as well.
@Joe and Marg, Pallets tend to be made from Hardwood for repeated use, usually Oak, they are pressure treated to resist insect infestation, so that is something to consider when you're sanding them....
The ones I usually work with look like pretty cheap wood and splinter easily. We do have some that come in which are oak and I think may possibly be pressure treated and have to be returned to the originating company. Parts of them are often painted red or blue and they charge a fee to the company for any unreturned pallets. I would say maybe 10% of those come through the store...and
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they're usually used for durability. If a customer wants to keep it with their product they can purchase it for a $5 deposit.
The other 90% are made up of cheap wood that spinters easily.
just something to keep in mind...
if you take any from behind a store, just make sure it's not one that is painted :)
I bring something into the house I really don't want
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The ones I usually work with look like pretty cheap wood and splinter easily. We do have some that come in which are oak and I think may possibly be pressure treated and have to be returned to the originating company. Parts of them are often painted red or blue and they charge a fee to the company for any unreturned pallets. I would say maybe 10% of those come through the store...and ...»
The other 90% are made up of cheap wood that spinters easily.
just something to keep in mind...
if you take any from behind a store, just make sure it's not one that is painted :)