Recently, the “industrial” style has become increasingly fashionable: it goes well with modern style, giving it a rustic and rough flavor and at the same time introducing a certain stylistic break into the appearance of the interior. Water pipes - cheap material, with which you can create an interior in the “industrial” style. There are pipes of all sizes and shapes, and this allows you to conceive and implement any project of your dreams using them. They are very easy for beginners to work with; The most time consuming part of the job is cutting the pipe (but fear not, the tutorials will help you do this!). Try the DIY water pipe projects below!
Pipe towel racks
This is a very simple project in which you will also need to do wooden base for a hanger.
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Great project - a bar table made of black water pipes. It combines industrial, raw wood and modern furniture, which gives the interior an unusual, fresh look.
Do you need coffee table? You might like this one from The Golden Sycamore website. Just look at these two levels!
This firewood holder from The Cavender Diary is made in an industrial style, but is an element rustic interior. The wheels are especially good! For those of you who have a fireplace, this may save you a lot of trips to get firewood in the cold.
You'll find complete plans and tutorials for making this table on the Cafe Cartolina website. This will be your best office desk!
After repair or construction work there is a lot of material left. Lovers of handmade items will no doubt find a use for them. After repair work In the bathroom, you can easily make furniture from PVC pipes with your own hands, using leftover materials.
Depending on the type of furniture that you plan to make, the set of materials and tools may vary. But basically the following tools will be required for the job:
- perforator;
- screwdriver;
- hacksaw;
- scissors or knife.
Materials required for work:
- pipe cutting;
- glue;
- connecting elements of different shapes;
- stubs.
To make furniture look more beautiful, paint is useful. Beds, tables, shelves can be painted in the color you like. For beds in the children's room, choose delicate pink, blue, bright orange, yellow shades.
PVC materials
Soldering iron for welding plastic pipes
Variety of types of plastic pipes
Types of plastic pipe connections
Stages of the plastic pipe welding process
Manufacturing and assembly process
Below are the diagrams and drawings necessary for making furniture from pipes. With their help you can make armchairs, chairs, beds, shelves, tables, a huge number decorative elements. The products are interesting, durable and safe.
Armchair
An original way to use plastic pipes is to make a chair out of them. There are many options for making it. It all depends on the desire, capabilities and imagination of the master. Plastic pipelines can become a material for making a chair. You can do it using pvc pipes, knife and glue.
To get an unusual chair, you need to do the following:
- First, cut pieces of different lengths. The main thing is that the longest segments should be the same length. They will act as supports;
- long ones will be needed for the backrest and armrests;
- Then the segments are glued together so that the surface of the armrests and backrest is at the same level. Towards the bottom, the length of the segments changes.
Thus, we get an interesting chair that will decorate any room in the house. To make it even more comfortable, pillows are placed on it or covered with foam fabric. You can have a good time in such a chair, read a book, watch TV.
The parts under the letter "A" determine the width and depth of the seat. The length of the pipes “B” determines the height of the seat from the ground. Details under the number “C” are the height of the armrests, and under the number “D” the height of the backrest.
Using the method described above, a table and a bed are made. The different sections are glued together to form the base of the bed. On top of it you need to put a comfortable mattress, pillows, and blanket. This is quite suitable place for sleep and relaxation.
In addition, cribs are made from this material. To do this, you need to study diagrams and drawings. Then prepare the right size segments. They are connected using fittings. If you fasten the parts together with glue, they will be very strong and durable. Without the use of glue, the structure will be collapsible and can be removed at any time. A crib for a baby will be unusual, reliable and durable. If there is more than one child in a family, you can make several beds.
Another option sleeping place for two children from PVC pipes - bunk bed made of polyvinyl chloride, photo. It’s not difficult to make, you only need a drawing or diagram. Following the instructions, you can create a variety of bed options: single or double, bunk.
Table
You can make such furniture from polypropylene pipes with your own hands, like a table. Its frame will be made of pipes, and the tabletop will be made of any other material. At the same time, it must be remembered that PVC pipes are not suitable for heavy loads. The lighter the countertop, the better.
The size of the tabletop in this case will be 91.5 x 203 cm. The following materials and tools will be needed:
- door leaf as a tabletop;
- fasteners for connecting parts;
- drill;
- saw.
You will also need pieces of size:
- 30 cm – 10 pcs;
- 7.5 cm – 5 pcs;
- 50 cm – 4 pcs;
- 75 cm – 4 pcs.
To assemble the frame, prepare:
- t-shaped fittings – 4 pcs;
- plugs for pipes, fittings – 10 pcs;
- 4-sided fitting – 4 pcs;
- cross fitting – 2 pcs.
According to the diagram, assemble the side elements first. Then move on to the back of the table. Pay attention to the stability of the structure. All details must be the same.
The last thing is to assemble all the elements into one structure. Inspect the product for unevenness and sharp parts. Process everything carefully, glue the connections. This is a simple way to make a table.
Tool
Materials
Preparing parts of the required size
Connecting fragments
Rack
Armchairs, beds, tables - this is not the entire list of products that can be made from this material. Another useful interior item is a shelving unit. Design parameters can be very different. It all depends on the size of the room where it will be installed and the wishes of the master.
First of all, it is recommended to make a drawing, a diagram of the future product. Next, prepare for them required quantity a certain size of parts. Connect everything together. The base of the shelves can be plywood or other material. The only thing we must not forget is that the materials are not suitable for heavy loads.
Such racks are used for flowers and toys in a children's room. Shelving can be installed in the garage. There the products will become great place for storing tools and other things. You can place garden tools on the shelves: pots, tools. PVC products look unusual, neat, and do not require additional decoration. Plastic shelves and racks do not harm the health of others, they are durable and environmentally friendly.
The nuances of working with the material
Models made from water pipes turn out to be unusual and original. They decorate the room garden plot. Plastic furniture, made with your own hands, will add zest to the interior and attract the attention of guests.
Furniture is made from plastic pipes. Two types of materials are used in production: polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Each of them has its own characteristics and is suitable for the production of different products. Polyvinyl chloride is a cheaper material. It is more often used for sewer pipes. Its advantages include:
- strength and durability;
- ease of installation;
- low cost.
The disadvantage of PVC is that when exposed to high temperature water, the pipes begin to deform. In contrast, products made from polypropylene are not subject to change in shape when high temperature water. They are able to withstand liquid heating up to 60 degrees, and even more if the pipe is reinforced.
Both materials are equally suitable for making furniture. In addition, there are a huge variety of items that are made from scraps. These are shelves, stands, mirror frames and more. The furniture is easy to assemble. The structure consists of pipes and fittings, the elements are also glued together. Even a beginner can make pieces of furniture from PVC pipes with his own hands.
How to bend a pipe
Products made from this material look unusual. They will look even more interesting if they consist of curved parts. For example, a table with curved legs. In addition, pipes are used to make various elements decor that come in different shape. In such cases, bending the pipe is simply necessary.
For this you will need:
- funnel;
- sand;
- scotch;
- plate;
- metal containers;
- gloves;
- saw (hacksaw);
- knife (scissors);
- sandpaper;
- a device for bending pipes (there are different types, mostly improvised materials are used).
The process looks like this:
- cut a piece of the required length;
- cover one end with tape;
- using a funnel, pour in as much sand as will fit;
- heat a measured amount of sand in a metal container;
- put on protective gloves for safety, carefully pour sand into the pipe through a funnel;
- Seal the other end with tape, then the sand will not spill out during the bending process;
- leave it for a while, it will warm up from the inside;
- when it warms up, start bending;
- give the pipe the desired shape;
- at the end of the work, tear off the tape and pour out the sand;
- When the pipe cools down, it will be in the required shape.
One edge of the pipe is sealed with tape
Use a funnel to pour sand into the pipe.
After measuring the required volume of sand, pour it into a metal bowl and warm it well
Using the same funnel, pour the prepared sand back into the pipe.
Cover the other end of the pipe with tape. This is necessary so that the sand does not spill out during work.
Leave the pipe like this for a couple of minutes. During this time, it will warm up from the inside. The material will become soft and pliable.
While the sand is still hot, you can give the cut piece of pipe the bend or shape you need. After this, remove the tape and pour the sand back.
Decoration
One of the options for decorating furniture from pipes is to use different colors material. Table with legs blue will become bright element indoors. Products come different colors: white, black, blue, blue, yellow. There are also connecting elements 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, make it cozy, comfortable, original. They come with embroidery, buttons or tassels. The color range of pillows is varied. When choosing it, you must take into account overall design 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. It could be a cartoon character toy cars, dolls, stars and much more. Please pay special attention For 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.
You can create many interesting things from plastic pipes. Of course, first of all, they are used for their intended purpose, that is, for assembling pipelines, water supply systems and even heating.
However, the use of plastic, polypropylene or PVC pipes is not limited to this. From them, for example, you can create unique designer items, furniture, stands and even entire structures.
In this article we will tell you why and how this is done.
Contents of the article
Why plastic?
By plastic, we of course mean all types of materials that are used in the production of pipes.
Sample profile pipe You won’t be able to cut it with scissors, or rather, not every model will do. If you don't guess right, you'll just ruin the cut. It’s not a big deal, of course, but it’s still a waste of time that can be avoided. For a profile pipe, buy a plastic cutter or the appropriate type of universal scissors.
The sections are assembled with fittings, most often for diffusion welding. They are very easy to work with, they cool quickly, are unpretentious and very cheap.
Another option is chemical compositions or . Same good way, especially convenient if you don’t have one.
Only there is a nuance: the resulting connections will become monolithic, that is, impossible to disassemble. This is not a problem, but still. For greater mobility and the possibility of subsequent modifications, use threaded ones.
Or you can use combined schemes. For example, a frame for a table is made by welding, and the legs are attached to threaded fittings. Then, if necessary, the legs can be easily removed. This means that the table can be easily modified, transported and changed the way you want.
Plastic pipe chair
Very easy to assemble. Its design is simple. It consists of legs, a basic supporting frame, a stand on which they actually sit, as well as a backrest. Although the latter option is optional.
Stages of work:
- Assembling the chair legs.
- Assembling the stand frame.
- We use a sheet of plywood as a stand. suitable size.
- We fasten the plywood to the frame with self-tapping screws.
- We screw or weld the chair legs.
- We are finalizing the design.
That's all - the chair is ready. All fastenings are held on fittings. we leave it to you. Do you want collapsible or partially collapsible design– buy threaded models. If this is not critical, use welding. For DIY work, welding is easier and the connections are more reliable.
We fasten the plywood with ordinary self-tapping screws. Nothing extraordinary. A soft foam seat is attached to it.
An example of assembling a chair from polypropylene pipes (video)
Assembling the stand
It's even easier with stands. There are a huge number of variations. From stands made from a single pipe, to strong shelves with a bunch of sections.
The simplest stand is made from a single frame onto which special holders are mounted. They are then attached to the wall. If you want a mobile stand, then legs are attached to it.
It can also be easily modified into a clothes dryer. You can even apply a design approach - assemble a dryer with a beveled shape in the form English letter"Z".
The foundation is made in it. A vertical part of the frame is attached to them, with longitudinal pipes on which the laundry is hung. This part can be held at any angle. From 30 to 60 degrees. Either option is completely viable.
Don't forget that you can decorate it further. The simplest way– coloring. Plastic is not in the best possible way interacts with paints, however acrylic paints They hold up well on it.
In this publication, the idea is to make a table that differs in design from standard products, it is made of metal water pipes.
In this video, the master showed how he made the table. I used regular steel pipes.
Let's start in order. 4 adapter couplings. Tees. Flanges. I had to buy a vice to hold the pipe in and cut the threads. To avoid making holes in the table, clamps were used. Before cutting, I lubricated the beginning of the pipe with a small piece of lard to make carving easier. Unfortunately, the plumber's wrench was not able to make the thread. So I had to buy a ratchet. It is much easier to screw threads with it than with a plumbing tool. The result was a good carving.
I had to cut off part of the pipe. Before doing this, I dripped a little liquid soap.
This makes sawing much easier.
During the work, an emergency happened - the vice cracked. I wanted to fix the pipe, I started tightening it... Even for one day
didn't work, had to be replaced under warranty. I had to go to a friend and have him do the carving.
I decided to use two as a tabletop wooden shield from pine. I wiped them off from dust. I glued the two parts together with instant glue. To make the glue adhere better, I put all kinds of weights on it. The next day I removed the loads. I was pleasantly surprised that the glue perfectly connected the two surfaces. It was necessary to measure the distance from the table legs. I fixed the legs with self-tapping screws. I used soap to tighten the screws. Not a bad idea! The master did the same
Plastic pipes can be used not only to create pipelines, heat and water supply systems. If desired, unique things can be created from plastic products - for example, furniture. DIY crafts made from PVC pipes can become original creations that will be a source of pride for their owner.
Features of plastic
IN in this case Plastic refers to the materials used in the manufacture of pipes - polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polypropylene (PP). The first of them is a cheaper type of plastic. It is used mainly in sewerage installations, since it has all the advantages of polymers.
These are: high strength, affordable price, ease of installation, durability. PVC pipes have one drawback - they are deformed under the influence of liquids at high temperatures.
As for PP products, they have the same properties, but they react much better to hot water - the temperature can reach 60 degrees, and in the case of reinforcement - even more.
Both materials are great for creating furniture and other structures - they are easy to assemble. It is enough to come up with a sketch, buy pipes and assemble them in the required order.
The simplicity of the design of the fittings and the possibility of gluing pipe products makes furniture made from plastic pipes easy to assemble.
As a result, you can get interior items with excellent qualities, since they will:
- sustainable;
- durable;
- lungs;
- safe;
- durable;
- cheap.
They are not afraid of moisture, are easy to assemble, disassemble, and can be modified.
What can be made from pipes
It is quite natural to ask what can be made from PVC pipes. From them they create:
- decorative items;
- stands;
- chairs, tables;
- lockers;
- portable structures;
- buildings.
Indeed, buildings can be made from plastic pipes. Of course, permanent buildings will not be able to be erected, but small facilities will be possible.
For example, there are many examples of creating enclosures, gazebos for relaxation, greenhouses or greenhouses from round and profile plastic pipes. A small house made of plastic pipes can become original decoration territories. According to the schemes, it will not be difficult to complete these structures, the main thing is to have the desire.
General operating principle
Creating a structure of varying complexity consists of several stages:
- Selection of scheme and method of implementation.
- Purchase of materials and tools.
- Cutting pipes in the required quantity according to dimensions.
- Assembly of individual frame parts using soldering or fittings.
- Creation of a complete structure.
- Checking the result for strength.
You can choose the assembly diagram at your discretion. There are a huge number of them. The choice depends on the skills and desires of the master. After this, you need to buy materials and tools. And here the question may arise about which plastic pipes are best to take.
As such, there is no difference. Especially when it comes to small pieces of furniture. Polypropylene is more expensive than polyvinyl chloride. Therefore, if it suits appearance PVC and the way it is assembled, it is better to use it.
Polypropylene is much stronger, but also more expensive. Homemade products made from polypropylene pipes can withstand serious pressure. This is due to the fact that these products have thick walls.
In the case of assembling large structures, it is advisable to use both materials simultaneously. It is better to use PP for the load-bearing part, and PVC for areas with low load (read also: " "). But spending money on pipes with reinforcement does not make sense. Reinforcement is done so that the pipes do not expand during use. hot water. There is no benefit from such products for furniture, and the cost increases significantly. It is not difficult to distinguish reinforced pipes from ordinary products: the former have a characteristic colored stripe on the section.
Tools and Assembly
After purchasing the materials, you need to prepare the tools. Cutting is done with pipe cutters. Products round shape cut with your own hands using special scissors.
The sections are assembled together using fittings, usually for diffuse welding. They are easy to work with and inexpensive. You can also use special glue or chemical mixtures. This method especially preferable if there is no welding device.
However, you need to know that in this case the connections will be monolithic and cannot be disassembled. For mobility and further modifications, it is recommended to use threaded fittings made of metal-plastic.
In addition, you can use combined schemes. For example, the frame for a structure made of polypropylene pipes, such as a table, is made by welding, and the legs are fixed with threaded fittings. If necessary, the legs can be easily removed, and accordingly they can be transported and modified.
Chair made of plastic pipes
You can make your own chair from PVC pipes. He has a very simple design, consisting of legs, a main frame, a stand to sit on, and a backrest (optional).
Operating procedure:
- Making chair legs.
- Assemble the frame for the stand.
- As a stand, take a sheet of plywood of the required size - it is attached to the frame with self-tapping screws.
- Screw or weld the legs.
- The design is being finalized.
Assembling the stands
With stands the situation is simpler. There are a lot of options. Such DIY crafts made from PP pipes can be made from one pipe. The simplest example of a stand is made from a single frame onto which special holders are installed, which are subsequently attached to the wall. In order to create a mobile product, legs are attached to it.
At the same time, the stand can be easily modified into a clothes dryer. If desired, you can make the drying beveled in the form of the letter “Z”.
In this case, the base is made from profile products. A vertical part of the structure is connected to them, with longitudinal pipes on which things are hung. This part can be at an angle from 30 to 60 degrees.
Plastic pipe hanger
It is very easy to assemble a hanger from PP or PVC pipes. Such products can be used not only in the hallway, but also for a mini-wardrobe in the room, depending on the design. A DIY hanger made from polypropylene pipes or PVC is mobile, reliable and functional.
They begin to create it from the legs, make a support and a stand. First, a pair of tubes 20 centimeters long are connected using a T-shaped connector, and the same is done with the second pair. Then protective caps are put on the ends of the pipes (on one side) to prevent dirt and dust from getting inside. On the other side, attach the corner so that when it is on the floor, the T-shaped connector in the middle of the leg is directed upward.
Then one of the 1 meter long pipes is inserted into the corners - the base is ready. A 1.5 meter long pipe is inserted into each of the T-shaped connectors, resulting in the formation of side racks. Afterwards, corners directed towards each other are attached to each rack, and a 1 meter long pipe is inserted into them.
If desired, any furniture made from pipes can be painted. For plastic pipes it is recommended to use acrylic paints. Homemade products made from PVC or polypropylene pipes provide an opportunity to show your creativity and save money at the same time. At the same time, such crafts do not require a lot of time and allow you to use up excess material after repairs.
