All those wet towels and what to do with them

[Susiejax]

I have regular old 25 foot clothesline -- run from the edge of the deck to a pole my husband installed in concrete. Towels dry very quickly, and suits do too.

If you've got the room, it's the easiest thing ever.

 

[kywildcats]

My daughter just made this for the wife and I. It is pretty cool, and I will be hanging it poolside this week.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

That's awesome!!

 

[dw9000]

I like what snap96 did-- classy with the pallet wood.

I had a stainless steel 48" bath tub handle (picked up at HD years ago for cheap), I mounted to the 2x4 on my fence. Won't hold more then a couple towels, I'll see how it works this weekend, the wind around here is brutal.

 

[kimkats]

OH yeah! I am going to copy that one! CUTE!

Kim :cat:

 

[Flbeachluvr]

I have one of these wall mount towel racks on order - it actually should arrive today. I will be putting it a side wall next to the door to our backyard pool area. Should be a great spot to hang swim suits, towels and wet rash guards...

I found it on Amazon - we tried a "stainless" steel one, but it was only big enough for a hand towel...

Amazon "The Original Hanging Towel Rack"

Did you receive this yet? If so, what do you think?

 

[Purduecrew]

thats always fun to be able to brag on homemade!

 

[Purduecrew]

I made this with old pallet wood and boat cleats...cost less than $20.

Great idea! Stealing this for the wife. Thanks!

 

[santacruzpool]

I have received it, but I haven't had time to put it on the wall. It is just black PVC, but it looks pretty good.

Once I get my drill out and mount it to our stucco wall I will take a photo and hang some towels on it!

 

[Snap96]

Great idea! Stealing this for the wife. Thanks!

Here's the cleats I used.....https://www.amazon.com/Attwood-Iron...TF8&qid=1466190486&sr=1-1&keywords=boat+cleat

 

[Flbeachluvr]

I have received it, but I haven't had time to put it on the wall. It is just black PVC, but it looks pretty good.

Once I get my drill out and mount it to our stucco wall I will take a photo and hang some towels on it!

Looking forward to seeing it.


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[santacruzpool]

OK, I just finished putting the towel rack up as my Saturday before breakfast project!

I am satisfied with it - it isn't that great looking or anything, but it does the job...not sure we would buy it again, but we have it, need it, and now it is installed.

 

[Flbeachluvr]

Thanks for the pics. Still not sure what we will finally decide to do.


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[chiefwej]

I have one of these. For the prices you are paying for a rack on Amazon, I could buy three of these. All stainless construction and only cost $14.99.

GRUNDTAL Towel holder with 4 bars - - IKEA

 

[txnole]

That IKEA one is nice, but I'm thinking I'll just make the wall mount version with PVC and black/bronze paint.

 

[Flbeachluvr]

That IKEA one is nice, but I'm thinking I'll just make the wall mount version with PVC and black/bronze paint.

I wonder how that would hold up outside though.


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[chiefwej]

I've had the IKEA one on my patio for two years and it still looks just like the picture. It is a covered patio though. I'm pretty sure it's all stainless steel so it shouldn't rust.

And for those who need a free standing towel rack, IKEA has you covered there too, and for less than $20.

GRUNDTAL Towel stand - - IKEA

 

[JoyfulNoise]

On the wall mounted version, IKEA says the mounting bracket, center tube and plugs are stainless while the individual bars are galvanized steel. As long as the galvanized coating doesn't get scratched or worn, then corrosion should not be a huge issue.

Maybe you should hook that up to your pool's bonding wire just to be sure

(joking)

 

[chiefwej]

The only parts that seem to be galvanized are internal. The disc at the end of the tubes (that are the bars upon which you hang the towels) screw into a galvanized piece that is inside the tube, but the tube and disk are stainless. Everything that you can see or touch is stainless.

 

[TTinOK]

Not to beat the dead horse, but that is made out of PVC piping exactly as I described. And there's maybe $15-$20 worth of PVC there (that's retail price...a mass manufacturer is getting the PVC in bulk and for a lot less). Seriously, you could easily build that thing for about $20 worth of parts at your local hardware store....

Ok, dead horse fully flogged.....

Agree...I am so not handy & built a PVC one with a few modifications like an extra T to insert the skimmer pole. The legs are filled with sand & there are 2 shelves for drinks, etc that can be removed to fit extra towels. I put shower rings over the towels to keep them from blowing away.

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