I think it’s been almost a year since I put up my galvanized metal “HOME” sign and almost immediately after I hung the letters I knew I wanted to add another sign to the space… one that said “Heart of the… Home.” So when my brother offered a bunch of pallets I knew I it was time for a little DIY and I put together this easy Pallet Sign.
DIY Pallet Sign Supply List: (affiliate links included for your convenience – you can read more info here)
- pallets (it took us 2-3 to find good boards)
- circular saw
- nailer
- sander
- acrylic paint
- foam brush
We decided to alternate between the bigger and the smaller pallet planks.
We took two smaller pallet planks and cut them about 2 inches shorter than the height of the sign. Then we flipped the sign over (so the side you want is facing down) and placed the shorter pieces you just cut about 2 inches in from the right and left sides and used the nailer to attach the piece to each piece of pallet wood. (So the 2 attachment pieces are running vertical – these are the pieces that hold it all together).
Then use the circular saw to make sure your left and right sides are even – trimming off any overhang. Then I flipped it over and gave it a light sanding.
Then came the painting fun! I started by using a pencil and lightly marker the heart and where I wanted the words. Then I used a foam brush and acrylic paint and painted it.
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Heather says
May 26, 2017 at 7:56 amI’ve always wanted to make my own pallet sign, this is awesome! The process sounds so simple, and there’s not that many materials. I’ll have to try this!
Christina says
December 7, 2016 at 9:15 amYour decision to alternate between the bigger and smaller planks was an interesting one. The final result was quite nice as well.
Morgan says
June 13, 2016 at 1:14 pmAbsolutely love this idea! It looks fantastic. It’s so much fun to start on art projects like this, especially when you can show off the results in your home! Great work! Thanks so much for sharing the idea!
Leslie says
April 12, 2016 at 6:34 pmWhat a beautiful sign! How lucky are you to have a brother that can just offer up pallets! So much fun inspiration here!
Ashley says
April 7, 2016 at 5:55 amI love this rustic sign. I can see exactly where I want it in my house! Now to get hubby to bring me a pallet home. 🙂
Tara Allen says
April 6, 2016 at 12:23 pmI am impressed that pallets are able to be used for so many purposes. I am glad to know helpful tools that you can use with your pallets, such as a sander. Finding pallets in different sizes would definitely make completing projects that need a specific size much easier.
Mandy says
April 4, 2016 at 12:57 pmI love your sign and the colors you used. Also love the metal HOME signs.
Marshablog says
March 31, 2016 at 1:49 amIt looks so simple but creative. Many thanks for sharing! 😀
Meegan says
March 29, 2016 at 6:54 pmI like how you incorporated two signs together. So creative and unique. Thanks for sharing.
gail says
March 29, 2016 at 5:44 pmMaryann
I love, love love your Heart of the Home pallet sign!
pinned!
Lindsay Eidahl says
March 28, 2016 at 5:19 amI love this sign and the color of the heart! Nice project!