DIY pvc pipe hanger

Polyvinyl chloride is a material characterized by high strength and low weight. It is also easy to process. Thanks to these properties, PVC pipes have found their use not only as communication items. Some craftsmen have figured out how to use them in the production of unique furniture, hangers and other interior and exterior objects. Homemade hangers made from PVC pipes can be a unique design solution for your hallway.

DIY PVC pipe hanger

In order to create such a hanger you do not need expensive tools and a lot of time. EIf you still have pipes after repair or construction, then the price of such an unusual hanger will be generally scanty. And most importantly, this project will not require any special skills - the most difficult thing about it will probably be sawing off an even pipe of the required length.

Materials and tools

PVC pipe is very easy to cut and process. Therefore, you won’t need any expensive tools, and the availability of a variety of adapters and connectors in stores will allow you to give free rein to your imagination. It will not be difficult to build a structure of any shape and size.And if you do not use glue in the work, then after a certain period of operation you can disassemble the hanger and make another one, or even use the pipes for their intended purpose.

For a simple floor hanger that will look interesting and unusual in the hallway, you will need very little, namely:

1. PVC pipe 250 centimeters. It will serve as the basis of the structure. A diameter of 20 to 25 millimeters is best for this. Or you can take 2 meters thick and half a meter thinner, this will make the hanger more elegant. In this case, you will have to take adapters of the appropriate diameters.
2. Bends with an angle of 90 degrees – 7 pieces. The diameter must match the selected pipe.
3. Six T-connectors. Branches will be attached to them.
4. Seven plugs for PVC pipes. They will cover the branches and legs of the structure.
5. One cap. Will be used to cover the top of the hanger.
6. Optionally, 4 pieces of felt for the legs. If there is a possibility of scratching the floor.
7. Spray paint. You can choose the color at your discretion, the main thing is that it blends harmoniously with the interior.
8. Scotch tape (if you want to make the structure collapsible) or glue. Will be used for a stronger connection.

ATTENTION! You don’t need any particularly expensive tools to operate. If you have special pipe cutters, that’s good, but you can get by with a regular hacksaw. To level the surface at the cut points, you will need sandpaper.

The process of making hangers from polypropylene pipes

When starting work, you first need to prepare a place convenient for cutting workpieces. The next step is to mark the following sections on the pipe:

• one 80 cm (future stand);
• one 10 centimeters;
• 2 pieces of 20 cm;
• 3 pieces of 15;
• 6 parts, 12 centimeters each.

Next, you will need to saw it all with a hacksaw or cut it with special pipe cutters. Then carefully sand the edges of the pipes. In this way, remove sharp edges and nicks from the cutting areas.

For convenience, you can sort the parts by size. This will speed up the work process. When the preparatory stage is completed, all the pieces and glue (or tape) are ready, you can begin assembly:

1. Two pre-prepared 12 cm segments are inserted into one T-shaped connector, into its side holes. For strength and reliability, the edges of the tubes are lubricated with glue for PVC products or wrapped with tape. 3 such elements are made.
2. Next, the resulting segments are connected to each other to form a hanger stand. To do this, two sections are placed in parallel, and a third section is installed between them, in the holes of the connectors.
3. Then you need to make the legs of the structure (just put corner bends on the four free ends). Place caps on them, with pieces of felt glued on (optional).
4. Then the legs are turned so that they look down. The center connector is aligned and rotated exactly in the opposite direction. The stand is ready.
5. A piece 80 centimeters long must be attached to the previously made part. Now you can work on the branches on which clothes will be hung.
6. First you need to put a T-shaped connector on the previously installed pipe. One of its holes should look up, the other to the side.
7. Attach a 15 and centimeter piece of PVC pipe to the side hole. To it, in turn, there is an angular outlet with the free hole up, which is closed with a cap. If desired, it is possible without a corner. The first branch is ready.Then a 20-centimeter segment is connected to the upper free connector.
8. Next, two more similar elements are made, similar to the previous one.
9. It is recommended to turn the branches in different directions, which will give the structure stability and make it look like a hanger.
10. Continuing the line, a 10cm piece of pipe is attached to the top. The final finishing cap is put on it. The hanger is ready.

If stability is not enough, the lower part of the structure should be weighted. To do this, simply pour sand into the rack and close it tightly. Finally, all that remains is to paint the entire product with the chosen paint and let it dry. The result of the work will be a truly unique hanger that will definitely attract the attention of guests.