PVC towel racks

[jcp]

Couple pics of some PVC towel racks I just got done making. My wife was perfectly fine with the idea of the deck rails as a towel rack, but I prefer these.

The larger one is made from 1-1/4" PVC. The approximate over all dimensions are; 36" tall, 5' wide, 18" deep.

The smaller one is 1" PVC. 36" tall, 4' wide, 18" deep.

Filled the bottom section on both with sand. Not sure how necessary that was, but I had the sand and it seemed like a good idea to weigh them down a bit.

[attachment=1:3kmaj38q]towel rack 1.JPG[/attachment:3kmaj38q]

[attachment=0:3kmaj38q]towel rack 2.JPG[/attachment:3kmaj38q]

 

[Bama Rambler]

Pretty neat looking.

 

[woodyp]

Ahhhhhhh..........the wonders of PVC!

 

[Sciz Milson]

Great....now I have another project to add to the to-do list....Good idea and nice work! I wonder if I could use some spray paint for plastic to help them blend in a bit better with my fencing (stained wood). Anyone have success painting PVC?

Best,

Sciz

 

[jcp]

They make spray cans with paint specifically for plastic. I just checked the Krylon brand; says it's good for PVC. I've never used it though.

 

[Bama Rambler]

If you want them to look really nice you can even get PVC furniture style fittings.

 

[bigfunky]

My wife saw this one online for $230 so I decided to buy the furniture grade PVC and build my own, saved over $100!!!

 

[duraleigh]

Great thread!

PVC - the Tinkertoy for those of use that refuse to get old.

I can't wait to build my own this Fall.

 

[mikespoolfl]

Filling the bottom with sand sounds like a really good idea.

 

[AlanE]

Added to my ever-growing project list.

 

[Ame]

Can you post cut sizes?

 

[Leebo]

PVC - the Tinkertoy for those of use that refuse to get old.

That has to be the truest comment I've seen in awhile.

 

[AimeeH]

PVC - the Tinkertoy for those of use that refuse to get old.

That has to be the truest comment I've seen in awhile.

I concur

 

[crek31]

Love it. Great thread - thanks!

 

[Melt In The Sun]

Pretty cool! I'm in the middle of building one out of some dowels and assorted other stuff...will post it when I'm finished.

 

[Shane1]

Great thread!

PVC - the Tinkertoy for those of use that refuse to get old.

LOL.....Whos got two thumbs and refuses to get old.....this guy right here!

I was actualy gathering up some scraps and going through my fitting bucket to make a PVC pool noodle stand today. I guess I'll have to save some for this project as well.

 

[jv92red]

I see you used 1" PVC... I believe it's the consensus here to use at least 1 1/2" to 2" PVC to mitigate head losses but 1" should work for your application.

 

[mas985]

Here is the one I built several years ago out of 1" pipe. It has held up pretty well.

 

[AlanE]

I like that. Great idea mounting it to the fence.