Rust-Oleum Projects
Birds Will Love This DIY Birdhouse Pallet Project
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Estimated Time
Approximately 24 hours
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Challenge Level
Easy
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Tools & Supplies:
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Pallet
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Birdhouses
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Un-galvanized metal planters
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Ungalvanized metal bird seed tray
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Stir Stick
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Sanding block
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Tack Cloth
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Screws
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Reciprocating saw
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Cordless screwdriver
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Synthetic brush
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Lint-free cloth
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Protective mask and gloves
Turn a pallet into a beautiful space for birds to nest. Paint birdhouses using 2X Ultra Cover and screw them to the pallet. In no time, you'll have a neat space for birds and a conversation piece for your guests.
Project Steps
Step 1
Cut sections of the pallet out to fit the birdhouses you've chosen.
Step 2
Using a sanding block, sand the pallet to remove rough spots and lightly sand birdhouses, planters and food tray for better paint adhesion. Remove sanding dust with a tack cloth.
Step 3
On the pallet, apply a light coat of Varathane Weathered Wood Accelerator using a synthetic paint brush. Let dry for at least 30 minutes to see the full effect. Add another coat if a darker color is desired.
Step 4
Prime all birdhouses with light, even coats of 2X Ultra Cover Primer Spray. Let dry for at least 20 minutes before applying paint.
Step 5
Using 2X Ultra Cover, spray the birdhouses with slow, back-and-forth motions for even coverage. Make each birdhouse a different color. Let all of them dry for at least 1 hour before handling.
Step 6
Apply Stops Rust in Gloss Tuscan Sun to the metal bird seed tray and Rich Jade to the metal planters. Stops Rust is dry to the touch in 2-4 hours.
Step 7
Once all items are dried for handling, about 24 hours, attach birdhouses & food tray to the pallet with screws. Set your birdhouse pallet in a shady spot worthy for all birds to visit and embellish with potted plants.
