PVC pipe hanger: popular options + step-by-step instructions

The house begins with the hallway. As soon as a person crosses the threshold of his home, he begins to look for a place where he can hang his clothes.If there is no space to accommodate a standard closet in the hallway, then a compact hanger would be the best solution. This element can not only fulfill its main task, but also become a decoration of the room.

Designers and home craftsmen are increasingly collecting household items from non-traditional materials - this allows them to get an original product at an affordable price. For example, a do-it-yourself hanger made from PVC pipes will not cost much - you can use the scraps left over after installing the pipeline. Interesting idea, isn't it?

We invite you to consider a selection of various hangers and racks made from PVC pipes. In addition, we have prepared detailed instructions for making two versions of products, which will not be difficult to assemble even for a novice craftsman. To do this you will need a minimum set of tools and a little patience.

The content of the article:

Variety of shapes and designs
Step-by-step instructions for constructing a hanger
- Option No. 1 - rack for outerwear
- Option No. 2 - hanger for children's clothes
Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Variety of shapes and designs

Floor hangers are an integral part of our daily life. They can be found not only in homes, but also in bars, restaurants, and offices. There is hardly a place where there is no device for storing clothes.

Now there is a huge variety of these designs. They can be made from almost any material, and any home craftsman or craftswoman can independently construct a hanger from polypropylene pipes.

If you have absolutely no ideas what your hanger could be like, then you can get them by looking at designs made from various materials, not necessarily plastic.

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A stylish wall hanger made of polypropylene pipes will decorate any hallway. It can be supplemented with functional shelves for storing various small items, as well as hooks for clothes

From plastic pipes you can easily construct a floor hanger rack for storing clothes. To ensure that the product fits perfectly into the style of the room, it is recommended to first paint the pipes in the appropriate color

If the room is small, then you can build a ceiling hanger. It looks not only stylish and original, but also allows you to save space in the hallway or room. Just remember that for this option you need to take a stronger PVC pipe

For children, you can also build a stylish and functional hanger from polypropylene pipes. You can complement the design with a shelf made of wood or chipboard. To construct such a product you will need very little time and a minimal set of materials and tools.

Pipe wall hanger

Pipe hanger rack

PVC pipe ceiling hanger

Children's clothes hanger

For stability, a hanger made of plastic pipes can be screwed to the wall, a spacer can be inserted between the legs, or the pipes can be filled with filler in the form of sand or small pebbles.

If you need a functional hanger for dresses/shirts, then you should opt for a U-shaped design, in which the vertical posts are connected by horizontal jumpers. To prevent the top bar from sagging under the weight of clothing, you can insert a metal rod into it.

For a hallway or cottage, an option in the form of a floor stand with hooks for clothes is suitable. This product can be easily placed in the corner of the room, so that it does not take up much space.

A hanger made of PVC pipes painted in a bright color will definitely become a highlight in the hallway. And to create such a design you will only need a few meters of pipe and a couple of hours of free time

Step-by-step instructions for constructing a hanger

Before you start building a hanger, you need to stock up on the tools and materials you will need for the job. In any case, you will need to purchase polypropylene pipes and fittings suitable size, paint, if you want to make the hanger original.

In addition, you will need: a pipe cutter or metal saw, soldering iron pipes or special glue for plastic, screwdriver or drill, screws.

We will tell you what stages the process of constructing a hanger consists of, using the example of the two simplest designs.

If you don’t have a soldering iron for PVC products, you can use special glue for polypropylene. There are quite a lot of brands on sale, so choosing the right one won’t be difficult.

Option No. 1 - rack for outerwear

This product will definitely come in handy in the hallway, especially if space is limited. In addition, there are quite a lot of advantages of a plastic hanger.

Let's list just a few of them:

mobility — such a structure is easy to move from place to place;
compactness — the product will not take up much space;
availability — the design is made of inexpensive materials;
ease of execution - even an inexperienced master can cope with the task.

Before you start building a rack for outerwear, you need to decide on its location in order to correctly calculate the size of the product.

To build such a hanger for the hallway you will not need a lot of time and materials.And if there are children in the house, then they will also be able to take part in the exciting process of creating an exclusive item.

So, for work you will need the following set of tools: tape measure, hacksaw or pipe cutting scissors, sandpaper, special glue, sand or small pebbles, paint if you plan to paint.

The materials you will need to purchase are:

polypropylene pipe with a diameter of at least 25 mm (it is better to take 32 mm) - 2.5 m;
corners for pipes of the corresponding diameter - 10 pieces;
tees - 6 pieces;
pipe plugs – 8 pieces.

Having prepared everything you need, you can start working.

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First you need to measure and mark the plastic pipes, and then cut the parts to the required size. For a hanger rack, you will need to cut the pipe into the following pieces. 3 pieces of 15 cm, 6 pieces of 12 cm; pieces 20 cm, 30 cm and 80 cm. Uneven edges of cuts are processed using sandpaper

Having cut the required number of parts, they are painted in the desired color using spray paint and given time to dry. It is better to do this in the fresh air so as not to breathe in the unpleasant smell of paint and not accidentally paint anything unnecessary in the apartment

After waiting the required time, you can begin assembling the structure. First of all, the legs of the product are assembled and checked for stability. It’s better not to glue anything right away - first check how the structure behaves when assembled; perhaps mistakes were made when cutting parts

At the next stage, the arms of our hanger are assembled. To do this, you need to connect the corresponding elbows and tees with a 15 cm long tube. Looking at the photo of the finished product, this will not be difficult at all.

When assembling the arms of our clothes rack, you need to remember to properly glue the joints. To ensure secure fastening, leave the glued parts overnight, or preferably for 24 hours, and only then continue assembling the structure

To ensure stability of the structure, fill the stand with sand or small pebbles. When adding pebbles, the product must be shaken periodically so that the material is evenly distributed throughout the base.

Having filled the base of the product with sand/pebbles, a tube 80 cm long is glued to it and covered with sand. Next, in order of priority, the outer arms of our stand are glued on, on which outerwear will be hung

At the last stage, the hanger rack is connected to the installed branches and base. If you haven’t had time to fill the base with sand, you can do it now

The first stage is preparation

The second stage is cutting parts

Third stage - assembly

Collecting hanger handles - stage four

Stage five - gluing the handles of the product

Stage No. 6 - strengthening the rack

Stage No. 7 - gluing the main components of the structure

Stage 8 - connecting the base and stand

In order to simplify the process of assembling the structure, you need to distribute all the parts into groups: blanks for the base, for the branches (hanger arms) and for the rack. The first group will include: 4 elbow connections, 3 tees and 6 tubes of 12 cm each.

To assemble one branch you will need a 15 cm long tube, an angle and a tee, and there are three such branches in total. Tubes of 20, 30 and 80 cm will be used to assemble the rack.

Plugs are placed on the ends of the hanger legs, branches and the top of the rack. After assembling and gluing the product, you should wait at least 24 hours and only then start using it.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in assembling a hanger rack.

Option No. 2 - hanger for children's clothes

This product will require a little more materials and time to assemble. But your child will certainly appreciate this design. You can even involve your baby in the assembly.

This is how the children's clothes hanger will look when assembled. It does not have to match the dimensions shown in the photo. Its dimensions must correspond to the height of the child

As with the hanger rack, you will need a similar set of tools. The number of consumables will have to be calculated independently, depending on the location where the structure will be located and its height.

To assemble a children's hanger of the specified sizes, you will need to prepare: a pipe of the selected diameter, as well as the corresponding tees, angles, adapters, plugs, glue for PVC pipes or a soldering iron. To calculate the required amount of consumables, it is advisable to depict the project on paper.

By the way, it is not necessary to fill the base of this structure with sand or pebbles; it turns out to be light and stable, so the child is able to independently move it from place to place.

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To cut polypropylene pipes, it is best to use a special tool - pipe cutting scissors. In this case, the pipe cuts will be more even, but you will still have to level them using fine-grained sandpaper. You may also need a marker, calipers and a soldering iron for plastic pipes. The latter can be replaced with special glue

Parts needed to make a children's hanger from PVC pipes. Their diameter is in the range of 20-25 mm. It’s better to calculate and think through everything in advance so that no questions arise during the assembly process.

To assemble the upper part of the structure, you first need to lay out the parts in the desired sequence, and then assemble them by gluing the parts sequentially. After gluing, you need to wait about 24 hours, and only then continue assembly

It is important to start assembly with individual modules. This will make it easier to combine them into a single whole. And don’t forget about gluing individual parts, otherwise problems may arise later during operation.

Tools required for work

Parts of the future design

Sequence of fastening parts

Top of the hanger

After waiting about a day, you can start using the product. Here you can hang not only outerwear, but also umbrellas, hats, and backpacks.

Recently, it has become fashionable to collect hangers for everyday clothes. They can not only save space, but also become an original design solution for the interior. Moreover, their creation does not require special knowledge or skills.

We have prepared a series of articles devoted to making various crafts from plastic pipes. We advise you to read:

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

How to construct a hanger from polypropylene pipes will be discussed in the following video:

Another option for creating a hanger from water pipes will be discussed below:

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in creating a hanger from polypropylene pipes. You just need to stock up on ideas, prepare the desired option, and the original design solution is already ready.All that remains is to bring it to life.

Tell your readers about your experience in constructing various crafts from plastic pipes. Please leave comments on the article, ask questions, participate in discussions and add photos of your homemade products. The contact form is located below.

Basil

Answer

PVC pipes themselves are an excellent material for all sorts of crafts, as long as the hands grow from the right place. The material is plastic, moderately hard and durable. I saw a hanger made of PVC pipes in my friend's garage, a small one hanging on the wall, but I had no idea that there were so many different options for hangers. What else attracted me was the speed of production and durability - it does not oxidize, does not rot, and does not need to be painted. Great idea!

Eugene

Interesting idea. Yes, I would only make such a hanger for my apartment as a temporary option; nevertheless, the aesthetics of such a design are not enough for my taste. But for a dacha or garage, it’s a very good solution - functional and easy to assemble, made from inexpensive material. The only thing, as written in the material, is that a pipe cutter is very desirable, and not everyone has such a tool.

Nina

Instead of a pipe cutter, you can use a jigsaw with a metal file. This is how plumbers sawed pipes.