PVC Pipe Shelf

  I am still on my PVC kick.  So naturally when I dreamed up a new idea I pulled out all my left over PVC pipe and joints and started playing with different possibilities. I found some dimensions I liked and got to work,  here is what  I did and what you will need.

Tools Required:

 Rubber Mallet 

Sand Paper

Saw ( I would suggest a Miter Saw)

Drill 

1" Paddle Bit 

Sander ( Suggested) 

Materials Needed:

Spray Primer 

Metallic Spray Paint 

Stain

2x10 wood planks                (Amount varies by project size)

3/4" PVC pipe                      (Amount varies by project size)

"T"  PVC Joints                    (Amount varies by project size)

 I started by using  sand paper and scuffed up all the  PVC pipe. Once they were roughed up,  I cut them down to my predetermined measurements.   

  Once cut,  I  put together my brackets, and then primed ALL my pieces.  I used a spray primer,  I HIGHLY suggest it.  It is cheaper than  metal spray paint,  and it coated all my pvc quickly.  Since it was all primed gray, it didn't require as much of the expensive metallic spray paint to cover the original white PVC.

 

After you have primed all your pieces you need to paint all your PVC in your choice of metal finish.  I used Rustoleum's Oil Rubbed Bronze.  Let it dry COMPLETELY.   I am warning you , once painted,  it becomes really difficult to pull the PVC pieces apart.

While the PVC pipes were drying I worked on the shelves. 

For the shelves I used 2x10's, in varying lengths.  You can adjust the length of the shelves to fit your own needs.  I used a paddle bit to drill 1" holes that would allow the PVC to fit through.  After the holes were drilled I sanded the boards and then stained them.

 

 I then started assembling the shelves.  I kind of made up the measurements as  I went, and what  I thought looked good.

Slowly  but surely it started to come together.  I suggest using a rubber mallet. Making the pieces fit together sometimes required a little finesse.

All that is left to do is add some decor!  I love the way it fills the space, and all for less than $50.00!