The wall-mounted pallet towel and float rack repurposes reclaimed wooden pallets into a space-saving wall display that keeps pool gear elevated off the ground. By mounting the pallet vertically against a fence, exterior wall, or pool house, you clear valuable floor space on your patio or pool deck. The upper horizontal slats serve as sturdy hanging bars for towels, while the hollow space between the front and back pallet boards forms natural slots to hold flat pool floats and kickboards. Adding heavy-duty iron hooks to the bottom board provides convenient hanging space for wet towels, swim bags, and life jackets. Sanding and painting the wood in crisp white, pastel teal, or warm wood stain transforms raw industrial timber into a charming farmhouse accessory. This budget-friendly DIY idea is ideal for tight spaces, pool equipment enclosures, or narrow walkways behind pool loungers.
Step-by-Step Creation Method
Source a clean, undamaged hardwood shipping pallet labeled for safe chemical-free outdoor use. Remove any loose nails and sand all wood surfaces thoroughly using medium- and fine-grit sandpaper until completely smooth to the touch. Apply a coat of exterior wood primer followed by two coats of weather-resistant acrylic latex paint or semi-transparent stain. Secure heavy-duty iron robe hooks along the bottom face board at 6-inch intervals using stainless steel screws. Locate structural wall studs or masonry anchors on your fence or pool house wall, and mount the pallet securely using heavy-duty lag bolts. Slide flat inflatable rafts, foam kickboards, and thin pool mats vertically into the internal openings between the pallet slats. Hang clean pool towels over the top horizontal board and suspend wet towels from the bottom iron hooks for rapid air drying.