Hey guys!!! We are back with another fun and super EASY DIY that will make a huge impact in any room!
Metal pipes are all the rage right now! You can find them in some of our favorite stores like Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware! We decided to build this Industrial Plate Rack to fill-up a giant blank wall in my kitchen and thought it would also make the perfect spot to display my pretty dishes and platters!
This is definitely a project for beginners and it’s made super easy with the right tools! Here’s how I made it!
Supplies:
1 – 3/4″ sheet of Purebond plywood
3 – 1×2 @ 8ft.
2 – 2×6 @ 8ft.
10 – galvanized floor flanges
10 – galvanized 90 degree street elbows
5 – 24″ (1/2″ thick) galvanized pipes
I had my 3/4″ sheet of Purebond plywood ripped down, at the store, to a 74″x30″ piece.
Next, I cut 2 pieces of 1×2 @ 30″. Make sure to measure and cut as you go!
I applied a thin line of glue to each 1×2
and used my brad nailer to attach a piece at each short end of the plywood. Make the back of the plywood flush with the back of the 1×2 so that there is a 3/4″ over hang on the front.
Then, I cut 2 more 1×2 pieces at 75.5″ and attached them, on the long ends of the plywood, the same way.
That’s it for the construction of the back part of the shelf. Now it’s time to add the shelves!
I used my 10″ saw to make the cuts on this piece!
I cut 5 2×6 boards at 30″ and applied a thin line of glue to each board before I attached them.
To set them temporarily, until I could flip it over, I used my brad nailer to put a few nails through the 1×2 trim into each end of the shelves.
I placed my shelves 13″ from each other, based on the plates and platters that I wanted to display.
Then, I flipped it over on it’s side and drove 3 3″ wood screws into each shelf, through the back of the piece.
After staining this one of our favorite stain colors, it was time to add the pipes!
I screwed one elbow into each floor flange
and then attached the pipe in between. I made on of these for each shelf.
To attach the pipes, I used #12 x 5/8″ screws and used my drill to secure them.
For the finish, I applied one coat of Rust-Oleum Carrington stain! To hang , I purchased the French Cleat below and it is a SUPER EASY way to hang large, heavy pieces like this 🙂
That was it!! A quick and easy DIY that is sure to impress! The total cost for this piece was $225. The majority of the cost is in the pipes but they really make the piece! And, at over 6 ft. high, it really is more like a piece of furniture than wall decor. I’m totally in LOVE with this piece and now I want to add a little pipe all over my house 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
~Ashley
Other items in these photos that you may be interested it?
Valspar Paint Color: HERE
Cambria Countertops: HERE
Cabinotch Cabinets: HERE
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Metal pipes are all the rage right now! You can find them in some of our favorite stores like Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware! We decided to build this Industrial Plate Rack to fill-up a giant blank wall in my kitchen and thought it would also make the perfect spot to display my pretty dishes and platters!
This is definitely a project for beginners and it’s made super easy with the right tools! Here’s how I made it!
Supplies:
1 – 3/4″ sheet of Purebond plywood
3 – 1×2 @ 8ft.
2 – 2×6 @ 8ft.
10 – galvanized floor flanges
10 – galvanized 90 degree street elbows
5 – 24″ (1/2″ thick) galvanized pipes
I had my 3/4″ sheet of Purebond plywood ripped down, at the store, to a 74″x30″ piece.
I applied a thin line of glue to each 1×2
and used my brad nailer to attach a piece at each short end of the plywood. Make the back of the plywood flush with the back of the 1×2 so that there is a 3/4″ over hang on the front.
I used my 10″ saw to make the cuts on this piece!
Metal pipes are all the rage right now! You can find them in some of our favorite stores like Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware! We decided to build this Industrial Plate Rack to fill-up a giant blank wall in my kitchen and thought it would also make the perfect spot to display my pretty dishes and platters!
This is definitely a project for beginners and it’s made super easy with the right tools! Here’s how I made it!
Supplies:
1 – 3/4″ sheet of Purebond plywood
3 – 1×2 @ 8ft.
2 – 2×6 @ 8ft.
10 – galvanized floor flanges
10 – galvanized 90 degree street elbows
5 – 24″ (1/2″ thick) galvanized pipes
I had my 3/4″ sheet of Purebond plywood ripped down, at the store, to a 74″x30″ piece.
Next, I cut 2 pieces of 1×2 @ 30″. Make sure to measure and cut as you go!
I applied a thin line of glue to each 1×2
and used my brad nailer to attach a piece at each short end of the plywood. Make the back of the plywood flush with the back of the 1×2 so that there is a 3/4″ over hang on the front.
Then, I cut 2 more 1×2 pieces at 75.5″ and attached them, on the long ends of the plywood, the same way.
That’s it for the construction of the back part of the shelf. Now it’s time to add the shelves!
I used my 10″ saw to make the cuts on this piece!
I cut 5 2×6 boards at 30″ and applied a thin line of glue to each board before I attached them.
To set them temporarily, until I could flip it over, I used my brad nailer to put a few nails through the 1×2 trim into each end of the shelves.
I placed my shelves 13″ from each other, based on the plates and platters that I wanted to display.
Then, I flipped it over on it’s side and drove 3 3″ wood screws into each shelf, through the back of the piece.
After staining this one of our favorite stain colors, it was time to add the pipes!
I screwed one elbow into each floor flange
and then attached the pipe in between. I made on of these for each shelf.
To attach the pipes, I used #12 x 5/8″ screws and used my drill to secure them.
For the finish, I applied one coat of Rust-Oleum Carrington stain! To hang , I purchased the French Cleat below and it is a SUPER EASY way to hang large, heavy pieces like this 🙂
That was it!! A quick and easy DIY that is sure to impress! The total cost for this piece was $225. The majority of the cost is in the pipes but they really make the piece! And, at over 6 ft. high, it really is more like a piece of furniture than wall decor. I’m totally in LOVE with this piece and now I want to add a little pipe all over my house 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
~Ashley
Other items in these photos that you may be interested it?
Valspar Paint Color: HERE
Cambria Countertops: HERE
Cabinotch Cabinets: HERE
