UK · Updated 2026 · How-to
DIY Projects Using Reclaimed Timber: 20 Ideas Under £100
Reclaimed scaffold boards, pallet slats and site offcuts unlock 20+ high-impact DIY projects that cost £30–£100 in materials and £0 in machinery you don't already own. The 20 below are the ones our editors' readers actually build.
Top 5 fastest builds
- Scaffold-board coffee table (2 hours, £35)
- Pallet-slat planter wall (3 hours, £15)
- Board-and-batten TV console (4 hours, £60)
- Bathroom shelving trio (2 hours, £25)
- Kitchen open shelving (3 hours, £45)
Tools you need
Drill/driver, orbital sander, mitre saw (or a good handsaw), tape, pencil, wood oil. That's it.
Frequently asked questions
+Should I plane scaffold boards?
Sand only for rustic; plane for furniture-grade finish. Planing loses the character marks — most buyers of reclaimed keep them.
+What oil finish is best?
Osmo Polyx or Fiddes Hard Wax Oil. Two coats, 24 hours apart, buff between.
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