DIY furniture made from polypropylene pipes: interesting ideas

If you buy a set of pipes, choose certain sizes, prepare drawings or come up with something yourself, you can create unique and inimitable pieces of furniture for your home, cottage or garden. I once had the chance to make an original swing from pipes for a kindergarten. He still serves there, although the child has already left for school a long time ago.

Reading reviews and watching videos, you can come across a wide variety of life hacks, which tell you step by step how to make certain elements. Some are suitable for beginners, while other tasks can only be done by experienced ones. I will not talk about the technology for creating each product, but I will tell you about what can be created from polypropylene pipes.

Floor coat hanger

Very often, after laying various types of communications, materials remain that have not found their application. Where should I put them? This question is asked by every person after certain repair work. There are several solutions to this problem: put unused components in the attic, try to return them to the store, or use them to make furniture.

Plastic pipes of different diameters are sold in any hardware store at quite affordable prices.

A DIY floor clothes hanger made from plastic pipes is an original idea for creating the necessary interior elements from unused material. Polypropylene pipes have many advantages: they are resistant to corrosion and deformation, are light in weight and have a durable base, and are inexpensive to purchase.

You can assemble several hanger options from pipe sections.

What will be required in the first stages of production of this piece of furniture: prepare a project, create a drawing, select plastic pipes of the required length, fasteners, fittings.

The craft can have any number of hooks and partitions and, with proper skill, can replace a small wardrobe.

If necessary, the pipe can be cut to the desired size. But the cut may be sloppy. It needs to be cleaned out. The pipe can be bent if it is heated to the desired temperature. This must be done carefully so as not to break the product.

An excellent option for installation in a living room.

Step-by-step assembly and preparation:

1. Production of a drawing on paper with the required dimensions of each component. The presented version has dimensions 180x110x60 cm.
2. Preparation of design details. Cutting them into specific pieces. Cleaning up cuts.
3. Assembling a product and fastening individual parts using fittings or glue.
4. Installation of decorative elements.
5. Attaching the lower shelves. This can be done by fastening wooden elements to a pipe frame using screws.
6. Paint the entire structure in the previously selected color using acrylic paint.
7. Checking the strength of a floor clothes hanger.

There are plenty of options for organizing clothing storage using plastic pipes, and all these crafts are quite simple to implement.

Decoration

One of the options for decorating furniture made from pipes is to use different colors of the material. A table with blue legs will become a bright element in the room. Products come in different colors: white, black, blue, blue, yellow. Connecting elements also come in different shades. Thus, the pipes will be one color, and the fasteners will be another. Combinations of white and blue or black and red look beautiful.

When it comes to armchairs and chairs, they are decorated with decorative pillows. The foam lining on the back and seat is covered with a beautiful bright fabric. Decorative pillows decorate the product, making it cozy, comfortable, and original. They come with embroidery, buttons or tassels. The color range of pillows is varied. When choosing it, it is necessary to take into account the overall design of the entire room.

Children's furniture should be interesting and colorful. It is recommended to cover the chair or high chair with durable fabric with a bright pattern. This could be a cartoon character, toy cars, dolls, stars and much more. Pay special attention to furniture made from PVC pipes for children; it must be safe, without sharp elements. Otherwise, the kids may get hurt.

Making furniture from PVC pipes is easy. It will become a highlight in the room and will attract the attention of guests. Plastic pipes are inexpensive, so you can save a lot of money, since new furniture is expensive.

Chair made of polypropylene pipes

A necessary piece of furniture in any home is a chair. Whether to buy a finished product or make it yourself is something everyone must decide for themselves. But if there are several pipes and fittings left after laying the water supply system, you can create this item yourself.

There can be several options for the product: children's, regular size, folding chair and even a chaise lounge. All this can be done with your own hands from available materials: polypropylene, plastic, PVC pipes.

Such production takes a little effort and time. This does not require years of honed skills.

How to make a chair, instructions:

1. Create a drawing. It is necessary to prepare pipes of the required diameter, size and fittings.
2. Sew a fabric seat and back onto the plastic parts. This can be done on a sewing machine or by hand.
3. Connect the elements together.
4. Paint if necessary.

The products have a rigid, stable design that can withstand heavy loads.

Conductor for assembling furniture with your own hands: buy or make it yourself

• shelves;
• awnings;
• folding chair;
• bunk bed;
• stool;
• swing;
• rocking chair;
• racks;
• hangers;
• whatnot;
• garden furniture;
• arches, etc.

Looking into your garage or storage room, you will probably find a lot of scraps from old plastic pipes that turned out to be unnecessary after renovation. And for some reason you were in no hurry to throw them away.

I think you just knew that sooner or later you would read this material, and there would be an irresistible desire to make something out of them. But what exactly is still an open question. I would like to start not with what to do, but how to do it.

We are talking about connecting elements together into the structures you need. When using plastic products, you must determine exactly what kind of material it is. The most commonly used are polypropylene and PVC.

If it is a polypropylene pipe, then you will need a special welding machine for the connection. I think many people know how much it costs. Buying a device for one-time use is a complete waste of money. It's good that there is a rental service. But even the presence of welding does not allow many home craftsmen to achieve what they want. Working with such devices is difficult and requires special training and extensive practice. If you have no experience, and there’s nowhere to get a welding machine, look for other methods.

An alternative to welding is the use of glue and fittings. Moreover, in the case of polypropylene, I advise you to give preference to compression fittings.

If it is PVC, then a connection with a socket and rubber seals, glue or fixation with flanges will do.

Bed made of pipes

There is no way to transfer or buy a bed to the dacha, but is it simply necessary there? You can try to make it yourself. Its production will take some time. You can build a small version of a sleeping place for a child. After a successful experiment and analysis of the mistakes made, it is worth moving on to a larger design.

The furniture turns out to be mobile and light. It is easy to move, rearrange, simply assemble or disassemble and put it in the pantry for a while.

Manufacturing instructions:

• Decide on the dimensions of the bed. The standard version of a one-and-a-half berth is length 200-210 cm, width 120-160 cm. The height of the headrests is determined independently depending on desire.
• Draw up a drawing indicating all the parts and their dimensions.
• Prepare the bed components: cut polypropylene pipes, purchase a sufficient number of fittings for each connecting node.
• Begin connecting the product in accordance with the diagram.
• Secure the connected pipe joints with screws.
• Paint the bed, check the strength and quality of the connections.

PVC pipes are resistant to moisture and aggressive environments and do not rust. Furniture made from them can withstand adverse conditions very well.

Assembling table frames

The first side of the PVC frame is assembled using four-way and regular connectors, flat and table caps. It will resemble the letter "H", but only with two horizontal bars.

Initially, prepare the left vertical stand, which consists of the following parts (starting from the bottom):

• flat plug;
• a piece of pipe 30 cm;
• simple T-shaped connector;
• a piece of pipe 30 cm;
• simple T-shaped connector;
• desktop plug.

To create the right vertical post, the same parts are taken, only the simple T-shaped connectors are replaced with four-way ones. Two horizontal tubes of 50 cm are inserted between the two posts using connectors.

Important! All elements are first joined dry, and only then, when there is confidence in the correct assembly, are they coated with cement.

It is applied to the inside of the connector along the stop line, the pipe is pressed in and pressed for 30 seconds. If a screw is used, it is screwed between the connector and the pipe.

The second frame is connected in the same way, but in a mirror image. Four-way connectors should face the opposite direction.

Folding chair

On vacation or on a hike, a folding chair is not just a product for increased comfort, but a necessary item for relaxation. Metal models are popular. But they have many disadvantages. The first is the weight of the chair. It is uncomfortable to wear over long distances. Secondly, many metal parts can become rusty. What makes this item not durable in use.

It does not lose its performance qualities and retains its original appearance after a long stay on the street.

A good substitute for metal is PVC pipes. They are lightweight, have a solid base, and will serve the owner for a long time due to their resistance to atmospheric agents.

This chair is easy to care for; it tolerates washing and cleaning well.

How to craft this item:

• The height of the product can be standard for factory folding chairs - 35-45 cm. Prepare components.
• Cut out the fabric seat. It must be made of dense material that can withstand the load.
• Connect the plastic components together. You can use two screws for the folding element.
• Sew the fabric onto the top of the chair.
• Check the quality of the connected parts.

You need to start from the function that the furniture will perform.

Rack

Making a rack from wood or metal is expensive, time-consuming, and requires practical knowledge. It’s easy to make such a necessary item for storing various household items, canned foods, and tools.

By connecting several pieces of pipe in the required order, you can get a practical and inexpensive rack.

Comparative table of materials used.

At the first stage of production, you need to draw up a diagram with dimensions. The dimensions of this product depend on the ceiling height of the place where the rack will be installed. Having prepared the necessary elements according to the drawing, they should be connected.

It can be either quite modest in size or a real giant.

Shelves will be needed. They can be made from plywood or chipboard. Attached using self-tapping screws. It is better to carry out the work at the place where the product will be located.

If the rack is located in the living room, then the pipes can be painted, and glass or plywood can be used as countertops.

Final work

At this stage, all PVC fragments are combined into a single structure. The ends of the long pipes are inserted into the four-way connectors of each side frame. The result is a support in the shape of the letter “P”.

All joints are glued with cement and the manufacture of the tabletop begins. A door or a piece of laminate is laid on the floor, and a finished pipe structure is placed on top (upside down).

Carefully center the location of the support and make appropriate markings on the table top. Mark the places where the plugs come into contact with the countertop.

The PVC structure is removed and set aside. Using a drill, screw a screw into each point (if the screws fall into voids, be sure to insert screws). Afterwards, the screws are removed, a PVC structure is attached, and then the fasteners are again driven into the resulting holes.

Painting the frame

The pipe table is ready. It can be painted and varnished or decorated in another way - the matter is limited only by the creative imagination of the master.

Coffee table

Don’t think that this item in the interior will look ridiculous or massive. If you assemble it correctly, add decorative elements, and paint it in one or more colors, then this attribute will fit into any design.

Use your imagination and look for non-trivial approaches.

At the first stages of drawing up drawings, you need to decide on the material for the countertop. It can be plastic, tempered glass, wood, steel. You can use the old surface of a disused table.

A glass tabletop is usually attached to the top of the plastic frame.

After this, the pipes are cut and connected using fittings. If you include jumpers in the design, this will make the coffee table more durable. The tabletop can be secured with self-tapping screws. A great idea is to attach wheels to the legs of furniture fittings. This will make this product mobile.

Carefully consider the size and design of the future piece of furniture.

Organizers and shelves

Desk organizer

Simple Desk Organizer
A simple organizer made from glued and painted PVC pipes looks cool and helps get rid of clutter on your desk.

Bathroom organizer

Bathroom organizer

Toothpaste, brushes, comb - with such an organizer everything will be in its place, and you won’t have to look for anything.

Shoe compartments

Shoe organizer

With such a budget organizer made from PVC pipes, shoes will not be lying around in the hallway and getting under your feet at the most inopportune moment.

Wine shelf

Wine shelf

If you love wine and like to stock up, this wine cabinet with PVC pipe shelves will keep all your supplies organized and safe. It looks great and is quite easy to make.

creative wine rack

Wine stand

If you need a stand for a maximum of four or five bottles, you can make a PVC creative like this. It's easy to do and looks great.

Notebook Stand

Notebook Stand

A simple and convenient stand for working with a laptop.

Curtain rod

Any craft made from scrap materials must be made with high quality. A curtain rod is a durable structure that must withstand loads. A large number of different design projects contain original works of such functional products. Arch house, hi-tech - for these designs, using a plastic pipe to make a cornice will be an original and practical idea.

When thinking about design, you can be inspired by looking at furniture magazines and catalogs, and websites about furniture on the Internet.

How to do the work:

• Using a tape measure, measure the required length of the cornice. If there are two windows in the room, then you can make a continuous cornice on the entire wall with or without a lintel.
• Prepare a pipe of the required length. If necessary, put rings on it to attach curtains.
• Prepare fastenings for holders. They can also be made from PVC scraps and secured with fasteners.
• Assemble the structure.
• Attach the curtain rod to the wall in a pre-marked location.
• Hang curtains.

It is necessary to consider how you can use the materials that are already available, as well as availability if materials need to be purchased.

Organization of audit elements

One of the ways to simplify the processes of inspection and cleaning of sewerage is to install inspection elements - shaped tee parts with inspection windows on the blind pipe. These parts are selected taking into account the material of manufacture and the diameter of the sewer pipes and are installed in horizontal and vertical sections both inside and outside the building. The insertion point is selected taking into account:

Inspection elements are not placed in pipes under the ceiling (optimal height is 1 m from the floor level), vertical risers of catering establishments and in hard-to-reach places.

If it is impossible to install full-fledged hatches with inspection hatches, oblique tees are placed in the mentioned places for cleaning pipes with a narrow cable

During the installation of these elements, special attention is paid to the tightness of the connections and the evenness of the main lines, defects and vertical deviations exceeding 2 mm/2 lm. not allowed

External inspection wells, if necessary, are insulated or placed in caissons.

Dresser decoration

Any piece of furniture can be decorated with a polypropylene product. An old style chest of drawers can be repurposed into a stylish grunge piece. To do this, do the following:

• Measure the chest of drawers with a tape measure. Write down the dimensions on the drawing.
• Choose a material: for a curved decor, you can choose this type of pipe or try to round them yourself. After heating the PVC product, you need to slowly bend it. This should be done carefully, with extreme caution.
• Connect the frame together.
• Attach the resulting structure to a wooden chest of drawers.

Plastic pipes are easy to cut. This leaves a sharp edge with burrs that must be cleaned off.

Process of working stages

1. First we need to take the boards of the required sizes. Length as desired, width preferably about 20 cm. They will definitely need to be thoroughly soaked with an antiseptic.
2. We install a rectangle of boards on the previously leveled ground, securing it at the corners with reinforcement, which we drive into the ground. It must be the correct shape. We can check this using the diagonal of the inner rectangle.
3. Next, we need to attach pieces of reinforcement to the sides (those that are longer) so that we have 50-70 cm left on the surface of the earth. It is on them that the arcs will be attached.
4. We divide the width of the base approximately in half, while marking the middle of the board with a marker. We must retreat from it 40 cm in each direction, while we also hammer in a board from the outside.

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Notebook Stand

You can try to make a small but necessary device such as a stand for a laptop or tablet with your own hands. To do this, you need to prepare the base elements of the required size. A laptop is taken as the basis for taking dimensional indicators. The required width, length, and size of the legs are calculated.

Having fastened the structure, if desired, you can paint it in the chosen color. Acrylic paints are used for this.

To make useful, beautiful things from plastic pipes you need desire and creative imagination.

In order to create any product from this material, you need to use your imagination and be patient. You shouldn’t start producing large structures right away. You can start with small products: towel holders, shelves, flower stands, stools.

Crafts made from plastic pipes look impressive and extraordinary, but additional decoration enhances this impression.

After obtaining the necessary skills, you can move on to more complex structures. From this material it is possible to make: gazebos, swings, a wheelbarrow for transporting garden tools, a large arch for roses and even a frame for a greenhouse. Ease of assembly, simple cutting and good performance properties of polypropylene pipes make this material universal.

The reward for your efforts is an unusual atmosphere and comfortable life.

What tools to use

In order to update your interior with crafts made from plastic pipes with your own hands, you need a minimum amount of tools:

• a hacksaw or special scissors for plastic pipes;
• pencil or marker;
• roulette;
• file;
• special soldering iron for plastic pipes;
• drill.

Gloves and safety glasses will help. Despite the fact that working with PVC pipes is not dangerous, chips still fly when sawing and sharp edges remain. To avoid damaging your hands and eyes, it is better to use protection.

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