Step by Step Guide to Making a Pallet Patio Bar with Concrete Top

Want to have a classic and stylish look in your outdoors? This pallet patio bar with concrete top is the right option for you. It is easy to make and gives you a place to relax in pleasant evenings in your outdoors.

Material Required for the Preparation of the Bar

3 Pallets of similar size and 1 Plywood Pallet
Deck screws of various sizes
2 heavy Bolts of 5 inch and Hardware

Material Required for Concrete Top:

3 Bags of concrete of weight of 6 pounds
1 Tube of Silicone Caulk
1 Melamine Sheet of 4×8 length
1 Wire Reinforcement of 4×8 length
Portland Cement 1 bag
Concrete Sealer

Tools Required for the Preparation of the Bar:

Power Sander
Power Drill
Saw (any type of saw will work, but miter saw, circular saw, and jig saw are the preferred options)

Method for Making the Pallet Patio Bar with Concrete Top

Step 1: The first thing that you are required to do is to select the right sized pallets. The ideal length for this bar would be 40 inches of height and 6 feet of length. The pallets you select shall match this height.

Step 2: The next step is to cut off parts of the pallet that overlap with the stringers which are required to align two pallets that will act as the front of the bar. For sides cut the pallets into half and then the boards into 18 inches of size.

Step 3: Use the bolts and glue to attach the pallets together. Join the side and front pallets by using these elements.

Step 4: Use a 2×4′ centre leg to provide support to the bar and screw and glue it in the centre. Use the same sized pieces at top and middle. Add two2x4′ pieces on the inside to support the shelf.

Step 5: Cut the plywood pallet with jigsaw in a size that can easily rest on the inner prices of 2×4′.

Step 6: Make a counter top of 74x18x1.5 from melamine. Attach this on the bar with screws. Mix the concrete as per the instructions and pour it in the top till half. Add the wire reinforcement and continue to fill the entire form. Smooth the top and let it rest for 4 days. After that sand the concrete, and fill the bug holes with cement.