Quirky Towel Hanger
Add a fun element to a family bathroom with this quirky towel hanger made using plastic garden taps.
05/11/2017
YOU WILL NEED:
Pine PAR offcut approx. 100 x 600mm
Plumbers Pride plastic garden taps [3]
Rust-Oleum Universal Hammered spray paint
220-grit sandpaper
Hangers [2] plus 16mm screws
Wood primer
Waterbased enamel paint in 1 colours plus white
Waterbased, clear acrylic or ModPodge
Painter's tape
TOOLS:
Drill / Driver plus assorted bits
Spade bit, 20mm
Craft knife
Paintbrush and foam roller
Tape measure and pencil
Buy everything you need for this project at Builders Warehouse, Builders Express or Builders Trade Depot.
HERE'S HOW:
Preparation
Before starting the project, lightly sand the board and prime with wood primer. Once dry, give the surface a light sanding to smooth.
GOOD TO KNOW: Primer helps protect the wood and provides a good bonding surface for the paint.
1. Paint the board with two coats of paint in your choice of colour. Allow the first coat to dry thoroughly before applying a second coat.
GOOD TO KNOW: A waterbased enamel makes clean up easier.
2. Take the taps outdoors to spray with Rust-Oleum Universal hammered spray paint - we used copper. Rust-Oleum Universal spray paint is a paint and primer in one that is suitable for plastic. To apply, hold the spray can 30cm away while spraying. Applying light coats will reduce the risk of runs and drips.
GOOD TO KNOW: Place the taps on skewers planted in the ground for easy spraying.
3. Measure where you want your taps to go - evenly spaced - and use a 20mm spade bit to drill holes in the board. Test fit the taps to make sure they fit snugly into the drilled holes.
4. Apply painters tape to mask off a strip for the strokes where the different names will be added. Paint this with white paint, applying two coats. Remove the tape when the paint is dry.
5. Apply cold glue to the base of each tap and fit into the holes. Let the glue dry overnight.
6. Use your PC and printer to print out family names in a fancy font. Cut each one neatly around the edges with a craft knife.
7. Seal over the printed name with clear, waterbased acrylic or ModPodge. Use the paintbrush to ensure the label is flat on the surface and then apply two more coats, with drying time between each coat.
8. To finish, add the hangers at the back.
