Pallet planter boxes with home-made stain

[LePallet]

These fantastic planter boxes made from recycled pallet timber were joined together and finished with a home-made stain.

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The project

I built these planters using recycled pallet timber and finished off with a home-made stain.

It’s a really simple process. Fill a jar up with vinegar and put in steel wool #0000. Let it sit for up to a week and then take the steel wool out.

When the planter has been sanded and is ready to stain, mix a strong blend of coffee or tea in a bowl.

Using a brush, paint on the coffee first and let it dry. Then paint on the vinegar mix. In a few minutes, you will see your stain turn darker. You can either leave it how it is or finish off with a clear varnish to bring out the stain even more.

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[Tyro]

I knew coffee was good for us! 😂😂

That is an amazingly simple  recipe!  Thank you for putting it up for us. 🙏🏻 Your planters look fabulous and your plants look pleased with the job too! 😂

[ShanaJ]

Love this.  I like raised garden beds, but am not fond of the galvanized iron beds.  But I do like the wood! 

[EricL]

Hello @ShanaJ 

Let me tag @LePallet to make them aware of your kind words. I totally agree, it is a beautiful raised garden. If you are ever inspired to build one yourself, please make sure to press share a project button at the top.

Eric