You may have noticed we have had a lot of work going on at our Café the past couple of weeks, we have been working with refurbished pallets! From around NWA we have claimed pallets that were or needed to be discarded for various reasons. These pallets are being turned into patio furniture and new indoor signage for our menu signs. We love the reclaimed, refurbished, weathered wood look. One of the best parts of this new decor is that bhk has employed people in our community to get this project done. Just so you know, a lot of our inspiration came from pinterest. We love pinterest. If you don’t have an account, get one! (and Follow us here: http://pinterest.com/bhkkafe/)
We thought we would share our DIY process for the new menu boards. Perhaps you can turn this idea into a to-do list board to place in your kitchen for your family, or make frames with words of encouragement for your children’s bedroom, whatever the reason…we hope you enjoy this post.
Reclaimed Pallets: Step 1
The first step is to find pallets. You can always check at your local hardware stores, really any place that receives large amount of freight. Our favorite pallet (because of the great look from the weathered wood) that we found actually came from a neighbors yard. There’s just no telling where you’ll find these things.
Step two, you need to pull the pallets apart…carefully. The trick is to get a hammer and crowbar. Place the tip of the crowbar where one of the top boards meet one of the middle support boards. You’ll see the nails holding it together. By hammering the crowbar, wedge the tip of the crowbar between the boards and pull the crowbar. This is going to take some work.
Wood separated from Pallets: Step 2
Step three, once the pallet is torn apart, find your way to the hardware store and then Hobby Lobby. You will need four things: 1. A thin piece of plywood that has a soft surface, 2. Chalkboard Spray Paint or Chalkboard Paint, 3. Gorilla Wood Glue. Remember, at the hardware store have the employees cut your plywood to the size you want. At Hobby Lobby purchase number 4.”Chalk Markers” for the clean liquid look of paint pens, but it comes right off with water.
Sarah drawing menu board with chalk markers
Step four, spray paint or paint the plywood. Let it dry.
Step five, cut your pallet wood pieces to fit together as a frame. Once spray paint is dry, wood glue pallet pieces to plywood. Let it dry with weight on top.
Wine and Beer sign at bhk
Step six, you are ready to use your Chalk Markets or regular chalk!
DIY: Drinks Menu refurbished pallet frame at bhk kafé
Step seven, hammer your boards into the wall. We had to use screws with ours (but ours are big).
Good Luck! Tomorrow, March 24th, is National Cash Mob Day. Our local Fayetteville Cash Mob will be at The Hardware Store on 5 Township St, Fayetteville, AR from 1:30 – 4pm. If you feel inspired to complete some DIY projects, then go support this local business. For more information on the Fayetteville Cash Mob go to http://cmfayar.wordpress.com/
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