At Knotty Pallet, we build this original piece utilizing wood from disassembled pallets. The dimensions are 32W X 5D X 20H. The materials/tool list/cut list is as follows:
- 6-32″ 1x4s
- 3-20″ 2x4s
- 1/2″ industrial piping (2-floor flanges, 2- 2″ pipe nipples. 2-elbows, 1-18″ pipe nipple)
- wood glue
- Minwax stain
- 3 coats water based poly
- 80 grit sandpaper
- 120 grit sandpaper
- 220 grit sandpaper
- 3/4″ wood screws
- Sawsall
- 12″miter saw
- 10″ table saw
- sander
- finishing nailer
- air compressor
- HLVP spray gun
Step-by-step instructions do make this towel rack:
- I feel the hardest part of any pallet project is disassembling the pallet, right? I use a sawsal to cut through the nails.
- Cut boards to length using a miter saw.
- Thoroughly sand the boards first with 80 grit followed by 120 grit sanding pads. The pallet boards will be rough so ensure you spend a good amount of time sanding to ensuring boards are smooth to the touch to prevent splinters.
- Assemble rack by nailing top 1×4 to top end of 2x4s, bottom 1×4 to bottom of 2x4s, adding 1×4 to front approximately 7″ from the bottom. Turn over and nail 3 remaining 1x4s on back placing the first on top and remaining 2 across the bottom.
- Stain rack using stain of choice. At Knotty Pallet, we use Minwax stain and spray it on with a HLVP spray gun. Wipe excess stain and allow to dry overnight.
- Sand stain off edges with 80 grit sanding pads.
- Spray the first coat of poly and allow to dry. (minimum 2 hrs)
- Once poly is dry, lightly sand with 220 grit paper.
- Wipe off sanding dust and repeat steps 7 and 8 twice. (apply second and third coats of poly).
- Assemble industrial pipes, and ensure you wipe the oil off the piping.
- Attach to towel rack with screws and you are finished! See this and many more of our pallet projects at our website Knotty Pallet.
A lovely way to display a bath towel or hang several for every day after shower routines. Store your favorite bathroom luxuries in the built-in shelf. Shown in classic gray, dark walnut brown & ebony. Choose from a single towel bar or 3-4 industrial style hooks with either silver or oil rubbed bronze pipe. Combine it with the matching Danno Paper Holder & Corey Paper Towel Bar; you’ll have a complete look!
I made this with the industrial piping but after one day of using it, one of our white towels got what I assume is rust on it. I wiped down the pipe before hand. Have you had this happen before? Anyone have any ideas on how to prevent this?
Thanks!
Hi Randy, Heather the Admin. Assistant here. I do a lot of vintage & antique sewing machine restoration, so I’m constantly battling rust on those iron projects. There are several ways to prevent rust on iron/steel pieces. First and foremost, you must remove the rust that you have now. You can use many methods, including sanding, steel wool, Dremel tools, home electrolysis (I use this a lot for my bare metal parts on the machines and it cost about 3 bucks to make). Clean the pipe with soap/water and dry it thoroughly – a hair dryer does a great job… Read more »
Josh Young I want something like this for bathroom
So fun! I am sharing this on Pinterest
a video would be great!
This is great! I am sharing this on Pinterest.
Perfect for my guest bathroom! Will be trying this…