DIY furniture made from polypropylene pipes: interesting ideas

Good afternoon, evening or even night everyone! It is not always necessary to order original furniture from Belgium, Italy or France. Many solutions are implemented with your own hands. One of them is a variety of furniture made from polypropylene pipes. Typically, this concept combines various sewer, water and heating pipes. They are made from PVC or polypropylene. Moreover, plastic products have wide application possibilities.

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.

Types of plastic pipes

There are several different types of plastic pipes - the main elements from which the structure will be made. Below are some features and differences of these materials.

Did you know? Polypropylene was discovered in 1954 by German organic physicist Karl Zickler and Italian chemist Giulio Natta. The latter of the two received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963 for this discovery.

Polypropylene

Polypropylene pipes have a number of advantages, among which the following should be highlighted:

• resistance to mechanical damage;
• can function at both low and high temperatures;
• have a long service life;
• quite environmentally friendly material.

Polypropylene recovers well after deformation.
In addition, there are reinforced pipes, the strength of which is given by aluminum foil and a layer of fiberglass. The material is intended for use in the temperature range -20...+95°C, although it can withstand +140°C. Such pipes are used mainly for water supply systems, both hot and cold water, and heating. They are mounted using welding and fittings.

Metal-plastic

The most expensive of the materials under consideration, but also the most reliable of all. It is a kind of sandwich, on the outside and inside of which there is plastic, polyethylene, and between them there is an aluminum pipe. But that's not all: the metal is connected to the inner and outer layers with special glue. Metal-plastic pipes practically do not change their diameter in the temperature range specified for them.

Important! To bend metal-plastic pipes correctly (to avoid bending), a special spring is needed. They are internal and external. They are resistant to external and internal aggressive environments, and in addition, they have the following advantages:

They are resistant to external and internal aggressive environments, and in addition, they have the following advantages:

• absolutely impermeable to oxygen;
• are not afraid of water hammer;
• do not rust;
• such pipes can be bent, that is, when installing them, fewer connecting elements are needed;
• can be used at +95°C, etc.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

PVC pipes are made from a special type of polyvinyl chloride, which does not emit substances harmful to the body.

Such pipes are used in the following cases:

• plumbing systems;
• for organizing watering;
• free-flow sewerage;
• rain runoff.

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There are two main types of pipes:

1. uPVC (PVC-U) is an unplasticized polyvinyl chloride that is highly resistant to various chemicals. Its operating temperature range is 0…+60°С. Such pipes are used for pumping aggressive liquids, alkalis and acids.
2. PVC (PVC-C) is chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, a material that has a very high melting point - about +500 ° C, and has mechanical strength and chemical resistance. It is used in the same areas as the previous material, in addition, it is used in the transportation of any liquid food products.

Both materials are safe for humans. Such pipes are connected using glue (if there is high internal pressure in the system) and PVC fittings. Pipes made from this material are cheaper than the previous two.

All of the above features of materials, by and large, are important when using pipes for their intended purpose - for transporting liquids. But in this case we are talking about a completely different area of ​​application, so products made from any materials will suit you. Only some design nuances during their installation may differ slightly.

Did you know? In 1835, French chemist Henri Victor Regnault synthesized vinyl chloride and left a transparent container with the liquid on the windowsill. After some time, a white precipitate appeared in the solution (probably under the influence of sunlight), which did not react with anything - the scientist accidentally discovered polyvinyl chloride, PVC.

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.

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

Organizer for the bathroom
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 will not get under your feet at the most inopportune moment.

Wine shelf

Wine Rack
If you love wine and prefer to stock up on it for future use, this wine rack with PVC pipe shelves will keep all your supplies organized and completely 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 to five bottles, you can make a creative PVC like this. It's easy to do and looks great.

Notebook Stand

Laptop stand
A simple and convenient stand for working with a laptop.

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.

How to determine sizes

When making a metal bed with your own hands, you need to select the dimensions based on what kind of mattress you plan to install on it. The second point, which is also quite important, is the location of the bed in the room. And the third point is what size people will sleep on it. If you are modernizing a room or apartment, then take the advice and move away from all stereotypes, choose a new, non-standard place for the bed. There are several standards by which modern beds are made. There are double, one-and-a-half and single rooms. Remember that ideally the bed should exceed the person’s height by about 30 cm. The standard length of beds is 2 meters. But depending on the models, it can fluctuate in the range of 191-213 cm.

• 5 x 1-1/4” PVC end caps
• 5 x 1-1/4” PVC table end caps
• 4 x 1-1/4” PVC 4-way T-connectors
• 4 x 1-1/4” PVC regular T connectors
• 2 x 1-1/4” PVC cross connectors

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.

Which covering material for greenhouses to choose

After assembling the frame, it must be closed; you will need covering material. Glass is not suitable for covering a greenhouse made from pipes, as it is heavy and fragile.

Cellular polycarbonate is suitable, it does not break, is easy to cut, is easy to attach, withstands slight deformations and has less heat transfer.

An excellent option for a greenhouse is polycarbonate, which has a thickness of 4 - 6 mm, but in this case, polypropylene pipes with a diameter of 32 mm or more must be taken. Despite the fact that polycarbonate is quite expensive, it will last longer.

You can buy a cheaper option for covering a greenhouse, this is:

• polyethylene film;
• reinforced film 11 mm thick - it is stronger than polyethylene, so it will last longer;
• bubbly - is an excellent heat insulator;
• non-woven (agrospan, agrotex, spunbond, agril) - more durable compared to film, retains heat well and allows rain to pass through, not transparent, which will protect plants from excessive sun.

We attach it to the frame

The method of covering the greenhouse depends on what material you choose:

1. Film - there are several ways to attach it, using ropes, tape, mesh or self-tapping screws. When using self-tapping screws, you can use linoleum or pieces of plastic bottles as a washer to protect the film from damage. You can purchase special clamps; they will simplify the work and ensure reliable fastening. In addition, unlike self-tapping screws, some of them can be removed during the day to open the greenhouse. And the film is attached to the wooden box using a strip. The film should be cut immediately on the greenhouse; the strips are made slightly longer than the size of the ribs, this is required for fastening.
2. Polycarbonate - attached to the frame with special thermal washers, at a distance of 0.3 - 0.5 meters from each other. The polycarbonate leaves are connected to each other by a profile. Polycarbonate should be laid so that its internal channels are vertical. The edges of the sheet must be covered with caps.

1. Non-woven material - fastening methods are the same as for film.

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.

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, and a huge number of 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 make it using PVC pipes, a 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.

Bed

Using the method described above, a table and a bed are made. The different sections are glued together to create the base of the bed. On top of it you need to put a comfortable mattress, pillows, and blanket. This is quite a suitable place to sleep and relax.

In addition, cribs are made from this material. To do this, you need to study diagrams and drawings. Then prepare the required size pieces. 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.

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.

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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 proceed 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 any unevenness or 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

Fastening the table top

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, use them to prepare the required quantity of 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 be a great place to store 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.

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.

Required materials and tools

Materials:

• Inexpensive furniture board (grade 1-2);
• PVC pipe, diameter – 1 inch or 25 mm;
• PVC fittings (according to the pipe size): 90° angle for fastening the mixer and internal thread - 4 pcs, simple clip - 16 pcs, solder plugs - 8 pcs, coupling with external thread and transition to the pipe - 4 pcs;
• Iron carrying handle;
• A piece of thin-walled furniture pipe, diameter – 25 mm;
• Bolts, nuts, washers, screws;
• Varnish or paint, brush.

Tools:

• Plumbing soldering iron or “iron”;
• Drill or screwdriver;
• Jigsaw;
• Sandpaper or sander;
• Drills, cross bit;
• Tape measure, pencil, ruler, plate or compass for marking the radius of curvature of the tabletop.

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.

Interior decorative items and gifts

Curtain rod

Curtain rod
Nice cornice made of painted PVC pipes and decorative elements. Read more about production here .

Dresser decoration

Decorating a chest of drawers
PVC pipes, cut into thin rings, can serve as decoration for furniture.

Creative mirror frame

Frame for the mirror
And again PVC pipes, cut into thin rings. Cut it out, put it in the right order, glue it together and admire the new frame.

Piggy bank

Piggy Bank Pig
This funny piggy with a base made from a scrap of PVC pipe can be given to someone or placed at home as a souvenir. Here's how it's done.

Personal vase as a gift

Personal vase as a gift
Such a vase can be made for any occasion. PVC pipes fixed to the base, photographs of pleasant moments or loved ones and, of course, flowers.

PVC pipe bone lamp

PVC Pipe Lamp
This lamp was created with hollow bird bones in mind. It looks simply magical, and is made from an ordinary PVC pipe.

PVC pipe bracelet

Bracelet
Looking at this bracelet, you would never guess that it is based on a ring made of PVC pipe. A little imagination, stamp patterns in black ink, shoe polish and a beautiful button. More details here.

Pots for plants

Plant pots
Small plant pots - minimal effort and a neat appearance.

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.

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• 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.

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.

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, various decorative elements are made from pipes, which come in different shapes. 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.

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Desktop

Various tables and small tables are among the most popular types of furniture. We suggest making a simple desktop with your own hands from polypropylene pipes and a hollow door leaf. This tabletop size will allow you to place a laptop, textbooks, notebooks, maps, diagrams, etc. on the surface. Therefore, the product can become a workplace for both a school student and an office employee.

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Prepare everything you need

Tools and materials:

• A hacksaw or miter saw to cut material to the desired size.
• A screwdriver or hammer drill will help attach the legs of polypropylene structures to the working surface.
• Threaded screws for 1.25, 1.5 – 15 pcs.
• PVC glue can be replaced with small self-tapping screws.
• End caps – 5 pcs.
• Desk plugs – 5 pcs.
• Cross-shaped plugs – 4 pcs.
• T-shaped regular plugs – 4 pcs.
• T-shaped four-way connectors – 4 pcs.
• PVC pipe sections: 5 pcs. 0.075 m (3 inches), 10 pcs. 0.3 m (12 inches), 4 pcs. 0.5 m (20 inches), 4 pcs. 0.75 m (30 inches) each. In the diagrams, the dimensions of polypropylene pipes are presented in inches.

All T-connectors can be replaced by soldering. Please note that this will slightly reduce the final cost of the table, but its appearance will suffer.

Description of work

1. First of all, we start assembling the left side of the frame. The assembly includes 4-way and regular T-connections, tabletop and flat plugs. All details are shown in the picture.

First, we simply assemble the structure to check the accuracy of the plastic parts. Then we disassemble it and assemble it completely, fastening the joints with glue. After using a special adhesive composition, it will no longer be possible to redo the work.

PVC glue should be applied to the inside of the connecting element. Check that all parts are correctly placed, only then forcefully press the pipe into the hole of the fitting connector and hold for about 30 seconds.

Attention! The adhesive is not recommended for use indoors, so instead you can seal the connection between the pipe and the connector with a screw. Also, if you do not want to erase markings from plastic pipes with acetone or another solvent, place the parts when assembling so that the inscriptions are on the back side.

1. The steps for assembling the second side part of the base exactly repeat the previous ones, but with a mirror image. T-shaped four-way fittings are turned in the opposite direction.
2. Let's start assembling the rear part of the support structure. The table plug, flat fitting, 2 cross connectors should be used. Using them, assemble pieces of plastic pipes of 30 inches, which is equal to 75 cm, as shown in the diagram below. To ensure that long parts are installed exactly parallel to one another during assembly, place them on a flat surface, such as the floor, while working.

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1. At this stage, we assemble ready-made fragments of the PVC structure. It is necessary to place the ends of the polypropylene pipes with their backs into the fittings that correspond to them on the sides: left and right. Everything is shown in detail in the diagram. Assemble the fragments and check for correct assembly. Then completely disassemble and reassemble using adhesive.

Apply the chemical to the inside of the first side fittings, holding the connection for up to 30 seconds until the chemical cures. Then do the same with the second side fragment of the structure. The base frame is completely ready.

1. The last stage of DIY work is installing the tabletop on the base. Since the work surface is a hollow door leaf, care should be taken. The space inside is filled with foam, cardboard, or completely free. Inaccurate drilling can damage the entire structure.

Recommendations

• We recommend placing the door face down on a clean, level surface. Install the finished PVC structure symmetrically - the way it should be positioned in its finished form. The table caps will be adjacent to the door.
• Use a pencil to make marks where the holes should be drilled. After this, remove the base from the tabletop.
• Using a screwdriver or drill, screw the screws into all marked places. If the job was easy, you can insert a screwdriver instead of a screw to widen the holes. If there were difficulties (the screw got into the bar), you will not need a screwdriver. For now the screw needs to be removed.
• Place the PVC base on the door, adjust the position so that all the holes line up. Insert the screws and connect the work panel and legs.

It is better to use varnish or paint as a finishing touch. While working at the table, various contaminants will certainly fall on it. Therefore, the coating will protect this furniture from rapid damage and make it easier to care for.

Various shelving options and their drawings

There are many options for shelving made from profile pipes. When choosing the optimal design, you should consider for what purpose it will be used. To store tools in the garage, it is best to build a structure measuring 50*200 cm with four shelves. In this case, the distance between the shelves should be 45 cm. To store preserved food, it is better to make more shelves. The size of the rack can be left the same, and the shelves can be made at a distance of 30 cm. The size of the structure for the warehouse will depend on the specifics of the product.

The most popular rack sizes are:

• 50*180 cm with four shelves;
• 60*200 cm with three shelves;
• combined designs 50*180 cm with a high shelf at the bottom and three 35 cm shelves for small items at the top.

If there will always be different items on the rack, you can make a universal design where you can adjust the height of the shelves. To do this, you need to make several holes on the main racks for attaching shelves. This will allow you to remove or add shelves, or change the distance between them, if necessary.

In some cases, it is advisable to make a long rack. But in this case, you should not do it on the entire wall. It is recommended to leave small gaps on the sides to make installation easier. The depth depends on the items that will be stored on it. But you shouldn’t make the shelves too deep, otherwise it may be inconvenient to get items out. Deep shelving is convenient if the structure is located in the middle of a garage or workshop, and there is access from two sides.