How to build a deck: DIY pallet wood deck build for under $100

In this video I'll show you how to build a DIY pallet wood deck for cheap. This is a above ground deck but it can also be built under ground using the same method if you dig in a little bit. I used 6 pallets to get a final product of about a 12x12 deck. make sure to subscribe for more DIY builds!

[@luckybourbon9915]

Hey guys ive been reading all your comments. I should have been more clear in the video. Yes I am aware it's going to rot. I live in a rental and the deck was only meant to last a year before I rip it up. Also all of the wood except 4 boards came from free pallets. The only reason I'm commenting this is for the people who are loosing their minds about the rot.

[@charliepatterson9321]

The fasteners alone will cost $80 around here

[@nh2805]

Ignore the comments mate,everyone is an expert nowadays. Personally I enjoyed what you did,creative and cost next to nothing. Cheers

[@kimbermichelle3922]

Good job, I like it. Are there pallets that won't rot and can you coat them to keep from rotting?

[@stanleypasquale7080]

You did a good job 👍,you have to start from something, good job 👍

[@may05baby]

Love it. I’m here looking for a rental friendly deck ideas. Thanks for the video.

[@rwashington455]

Great job! Looks Great and I agree with Gary Warren's comments: "It lasts as long as it lasts when it's free who cares. Made lots of things out of pallets and they're still around 10years later." Thanks for taking the time to do the video and share it with us. I enjoyed watching it.

[@IAmShaniNicole]

Everyone is talking about how fast it will rot. I literally had a pallet couch sitting on a concrete patio for 7 years. I replaced it with another pallet couch that I made last summer, and it was still standing at the time. The only reason I replaced it is because we had a wedding in my yard, and I made a stage out of pallets. Instead of tossing those new pallets, I decided to rebuild the couch and make it bigger.

[@StopWars420]

This is on dirt not concrete but hey nothing lasts forever anyways

[@Tvo281]

Why are yall hating on this man. I'm pretty sure y'all can't do half the job he's doing. Props to you brother! I would of just thrown the pallets down and left it like that lol you went all out

[@danielsmit11]

Maybe because if someone got the bright idea to actually do this build then raise it off the ground like most decks it'd eventually get someone hurt.

[@giraffesushi8112]

@@danielsmit11 did this guy raise it off the ground? No so if they get the idea to raise it that's their own dumbass fault.

[@jacobharris2373]

Nice work! Why are so many people leaving negative comments, what is it you expect for $100? He mentions it temporary and a rental, anyone else have any ideas to build a nice sturdy TEMPORARY deck for $100....would love to hear them....😂

[@LifeIsBetterWithLove]

Exactly 🤣

[@Falconlibrary]

My favorite part of any construction project is the family dogs wanting so badly to be part of the effort! When my dad and I poured our concrete driveway in 1976, my beagle wanted to "help" and ended up imprinting two of her paw marks into the concrete. My mom and I drove out to the old place last year and I looked for the paw prints. Still there.

[@veronicavatter6436]

Gotta inspect the work!

[@PANZERFAUST90]

My German Shepherd puppy ran across the wet driveway of the new house across the court from us. When the first owner moved in she told me she loved the paw prints and I told her it was from my dog lol

[@dennispatrick7158]

There will always be jerks out there being jerks. I commend you for your Ingenuity and hard work. Good for you!!

[@danstrunk8828]

Finished deck looks good, serves your intended purpose. Entertaining video, will never understand why people can't just watch I video and enjoy a little diversion. Too many want to criticize everything.

[@staceystewart5925]

it's beautiful! A labor of love and necessity. The people freaking out have never had to struggle for anything. Sometimes you do what you can with what you have. I love it and and going to do a similar pallet deck project very soon. Two thumbs up. Free is always better.

[@shift6435]

The dogs are double and triple checking the work...man's best friend indeed. lol

[@adaayyydaace3303]

I noticed that too. Hahah

[@TTAG01]

Wow! A fantastic short term lasting build for temporary decking. Well done 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾 thank you for sharing 👍🏾

[@hadyanth]

I'm about to do the same thing but on top of already laid 20mm gravel. Such a simple idea and if it rots in a year then fine! I'll just build another. Great job man.

[@lindabrown6986]

Great job….have made many temporary projects with pallets, it’s really fun & relaxing!!!! All the negative comments aren’t necessary if it’s not for you keep it moving 😊

[@ynicolebrown]

This is exactly what I'm looking for... Don't want a major investment of time or money. Thank you!

[@TeenieBB]

I love how ur two doggos are cruising with u every step of this build. ♥️🐶🐶♥️

[@manuelalvarez6968]

Your Boxer makes a great supervisor, and your Shepherd makes a great inspector ❤

[@dylanholzman8840]

So many haters. F$&k em. Nice job 👍 who cares if it rots. They are pallets you can find them anywhere. This video is a great inspiration if your worried about rot use this as a base idea and then take the extra steps to make it more permanent. I’m tired of seeing all the hate on vids.

[@rkdev1]

The Termites thank you.

[@pamelawilliams5803]

I used 2 pallets and wood to build a deck for my she shed. 3 yrs later and it’s still in good condition. Great job!

[@bettyestarks7806]

I just say this a few days ago. Got my pallets from my grandson. Working on getting other material i need for the top. I'm a renter too and just need a temporary fix for my bare backyard. Thank you again. If it rots oh well trolls can sit somewhere else lol. Thanks.

[@diegoandresterzaga4380]

If all this people cant sleep because the rotten pallets, Sit them in small cinder blocks , and problem solve , DECK FOR AT LEST 6 or 8 or10 years, depend, if you live in Arizona ,or Seattle , YOU GET THIS, OR NEED MORE SHAKEN YOUR HEAD ....

[@chipabella497]

I love it the supervision of the 🐕

[@tiffanyharper9181]

Oh man, some people are awful. Thanks so much for sharing this, great inspiration for those of us who appreciate temporary DIY. 👍👍

[@fleetwood7888]

Simple and cheap, but your pups stole the show. LOL 🐶🐕

[@thetruthisonlyperspective4872]

You had a need, made a functional version with recycled material and best off did it yourself for practically nothing. This is what DIY is all about. Thank you for posting this clip, this is exactly the type of projects that got me into woodworking years ago. I build custom pieces with all the saws, clamps, jigs, etc you'd expect in any woodworking shop catering to high end customers and have created things I could never afford... Having said that, I still enjoy doing diy stuff with beat to hell pallet wood just like this. It's not gonna age well at all compared to a $18k custom tree bench sure... But it's also not taking a master carpenter 200hrs in a fully loaded shop and a financing company to bring it to life. You killed it man. It really pisses me off to hear these negative ass Scrooge people in the comments attempting to diminish your work-> Fuck em. IDK whether or not it's an abundance of wealth or a lack of creativity and motivation these trolls have to not comprehend the practicality of building a cheap temporary item until time allows for other options, but I certainly do. Keep being handy and keep feeding your creative side... I'd like to see you build some cheap yard art in the same style just to keep em bitching. Hope you have a good one.

[@leecocoa2311]

I totally agree!! You gotta start somewhere. This a a good option for a renter.

[@carey-loujones7860]

I love how your dogs are there with you the whole time "supervising" 😄

[@melissadokken6623]

This looks great! Simple, easy for a beginner and budget friendly. Haters gonna hate. I really like it!

[@PackersFlip]

First I'd like to say, the deck came out pretty cool. Also, beautiful dogs. Especially the boxer, I have 2 girls. The pallets could last if you get the ones with the stamp on them meaning they're heat and termite treated. I'm a truck driver and deliver freight to the Airport and all pallets need that incase of a fire or if they go into a different country. And like you mention on the description, it's a $100 deck. Can't expect it to last forever lol

[@palomine6127]

Hi Lucky Bourbon, Ignore those people. I too live in a Rental, but, would like some Outdoor Space that is Cheap and Portable. Great idea for an Inexpensive Base. If someone is that worried about Rot, put a Sealer on it and Raise it with strategically placed Cinder Blocks. I Loved the Deck. Nice Job.

[@ReadTheBible8]

I like the way you put the boards on the pallets. As for the comments about rot, people buy tires for vehicles but they wear out and rot.

[@garywarren5048]

It lasts as long as it lasts, when its free whi cares. Made lots of things out of pallets and they're still around 10years later .

[@MG-cd9ek]

Love this idea! For apartment living? Hell yeah dude! You can absolutely lift it up if they have a problem with it being there. Some owners are weird. This reminds me of a floating deck. It's awesome as hell

[@MrFirerescue67]

I love it, I also live in a rental. This would be a great way to have a little patio and not worry about the cost. Thank you for sharing, great video.

[@youalreadyknow6763]

Nice job …Lol the dogs having fun too

[@darrelgross5741]

I'm impressed you sanded it by hand.👏

[@briochie]

I’ve been looking at ideas for a temporary wooden platform to use for an outdoor party, and wow is this perfect!

[@tatrokim]

Its a great deck,thanks for the video, i also loved your dogs!!

[@KameyaT]

Wow. This is beautiful. My sister rents and now has some ideas of what to do in her backyard. Lots of free pallets on craigslist.

[@lakendracollier5099]

I appreciate this video. Thanks for showing YOUR steps in leveling and laying out the boards for cost effective project. Great job!

[@malakai3360]

This is a great deck for people that need an inexpensive solution for a rental or that just don’t have the money for an expensive one. It’s not going to rot that quickly and people need to stop being so judgmental about it.

[@mariotartaglia604]

The critics usually read books on how to do They become experts on every thing Good job for a temporary rental

[@MissJnet]

So, you could put a waterproof sheet between the grass and pallets, and have it under a gazbo/ awning, so still a rad idea. Someone disposed of a pallet by the garages where I live years ago…. and I dragged it into my garden the other day to make a window flower box out of it, and it’s still in great condition after being in all weathers for years.

[@solarvoodoo3168]

this looks great! i am going to do this with pallets i have, if i get 3 years out of it i will be happy, going to set mine on a gravel bed

[@emilystubbs5650]

Holy shit balls, you sanded that by hand dude! SUPER impressed! Please come cover my cracked cement patio with one just like it! I will sand and stain it!

[@captainover-tighten6729]

Lol. Let them lose it! Great job, I knew you knew! Lmao. You can't please everyone. Thanks for sharing.

[@cicijusfly27]

Really appreciate you showing the steps for this deck I will be attempting this with a completion goal of 1 week.

[@jamiegonzalez8863]

Free wood , alil cool project 👍 ( pple always have somthing to say !! .. 1 year deck $100 !! 😊Tnx for sharing ✌️

[@aferreira1928]

I love it and like you I am also renting and don't want anything permanent, this is perfect!!

[@rosesantiquesmore2856]

awesome love your two furry helpers they ate cute 🐶 🐶 ❤️

[@godsamazing2090]

Creative way to build a deck fast and inexpensive. ❤

[@kevoh4899]

Awesome I need to do this for my wife this our last year renting and she begging me for a patio this summer this is the way to go for sure thanks a ton

[@bellinhacompany6386]

Wow, great job 👏 thanks SO MUCH for sharing!

[@dithompot7434]

Cutest helpers and doggie approved. Love it!

[@artysmotorsports]

All the experts loosing their mind cause their prices start at 10k.

[@triciasuglian4507]

You're forgetting the "temporary " term.

[@Youokhun]

@@triciasuglian4507 lots of people get decking done professionally and don’t keep it forever so if you think you’d like to just try it out before going all in - then this is a great method to follow 😁

[@PANZERFAUST90]

losing*

[@jm78384]

Thank you for this video and for making simple .We appreciate your hard work .May God bless you 🙏

[@eugeniahunter2411]

Your work is SPECTACULAR...!!!

[@wtfu812omg]

Its worth it to buy wood sealer or even boiled linseed oil as once a few coats of that then let bake in the sun the wood hardens and has pretty good moisture barrier. If ysing free pallets you save a ton and whats a lil blood sweat n tears for your own enjoyment. My biggest issue is finding a bunch of pallets that match. I dont have a wood planer either. So basically I disassemble the pallets treat each piece with preservative then assemble. You would be surprised how many seasons you can get out of it.

[@Zinatheprincess]

I will be attempting this come spring this is perfect for renters fuck everyone else

[@adelinaclonts7004]

Love this! I think it’s a great idea. I’m going to look for pallets.

[@thoroughconsumer3823]

I love this concept. Thank you for the idea!

[@inthelandofthedragon]

Awesome job and as for it being temporary a great idea!!! It is a wonderful thing to do something you want and will enjoy. There is nothing bad for doing something good for yourself... Enjoy enjoy enjoy!!?

[@sandyginn860]

Perfect video! Love the dogs!!!

[@rileykings7490]

This will be great for our seasonal camp!

[@heut4384]

Well, I'm glad you found the time to do it. In my area (city), its so hard to find decent pallets. If you do find the free ones, people already grabbed them before I see the post. Lol.

[@mizzmama79]

This is a nice idea for my outdoor karaoke stage and the building at the corner of my street throw out really good pallets every week for the public to grab

[@americanangler94559]

I especially like the trip hazard boarder applied at the last minute

[@changeforus1]

Great Job. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@queenofswords6463]

I do quite a bit of wood working projects with pallets and have actually have left them outside in the weather for long periods. Yes they rot down, but it can take a few years before that happens.

[@muttmom8003]

Loved your helpers, or should I say supervisors ! Woof woof lol

[@squatchymoto]

That is beautiful sir. Fantastic.

[@jacksami857]

Smart temporary way to have a patio thanks for sharing brother

[@chrisdeadmanwinston2813]

I get you. No worries from a South Texas renter. Perfect !!!

[@leonjones7229]

Thanks for the tips. Your dogs are also cute and helpful.

[@markwhite2207]

Old scaffolding planks are superb too...

[@LeadRakFPS]

It looks great and will serve it's purpose. Even on a project this small, most people are too lazy nowadays to just get in there and do it. Hand sanding and all. You did a good job bud.

[@steelersgirl3063]

Wow super beautiful and so easy!!! Thank you

[@stevemiller7460]

Great job! looks great. going to try the same thing you did but a bit smaller maybe 10x10 thank you!

[@earlinesblack1361]

Beautiful 🤩 good job 👏

[@KarissaNicoleRogers]

Great work!!!😊 The finished product looks amazing✨

[@alexblue6991]

Like how the dogs are making sure your doing it right

[@kimberlyt4361]

I made a deck with plastic pallets. It's been in place now for 3 years. It's literally the exact formula.

[@ranchopuntacoyote]

How did you nail the top boards to the plastic pallets?

[@kimberlyt4361]

@manowar8075 The plastic pallets required no top boards. Its smooth tops were perfect. I did, however, add outdoor waterproof adhesive and a dry cement method to control the shifting between the pallets. I then topped with a custom size outdoor rug.. i got from Ollies .Be sure to get "free milk or beer pallets" they are the strongest. They also have no holes on the top of the surface..

[@EmmaAloha808]

@@kimberlyt4361 Do you have a picture or video?

[@bryanrios146]

Great job man looks really nice

[@stevenagele9373]

yes, yes, yes, we know that wood pallets will not last forever. I had my RV parked at a campsite that allowed month to month lease. since i only planned on being there 6 months I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a structure that would last 10 years. so this video may not be for everyone. but if that's the case, just watch a different video

[@josetorres1019]

Man you are a true stud ! I wish I could move half that fast.

[@skippyyoung7872]

Brilliant! 👏👏👏

[@seananthony7169]

Sweet temp deck man, looks great!

[@jamesmiddleton8688]

Awesome idea! I had to watch it twice because i kept watching the dogs run around! 😂

[@madajuarez7073]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing

[@rockergrl75]

Very cool idea!

[@maylin6716]

Great job ! !!!

[@SJWoowoo]

Brilliant idea 💡

[@AromaHutInstitute]

I love this idea. Great Job!

[@angeld6243]

I loved your 2 cute helpers.. they were supervising your work.. 🐾🐾🥰

[@missgoudeez]

If you get the pallets from a distribution company for free then I see no problem with a temporary deck. It's exactly that temporary.

[@Tech_-on1ou]

Good God man, get a sander. Lol. Neat little build. Will likely be doing this for the coming summer for my new grill.

[@jaredleto9646]

Well Done!Thanks!

[@kensleylewis]

very sweet! Nice job

[@CynthiaWithLove]

Brilliant ✨

[@Dr-infinite]

U did an amazing job.

[@Jorbley]

Great job, man! Thanks for sharing. God bless. 🙏🏻

[@Trustliberty]

Looks amazing man👍🏼

[@camrt6070]

Desde Colombia 🇨🇴, Gracias,es una muy buena idea profesional, fácil y económica.