Knowing about Plumbing Pipe Shelves

We all know that pipe shelving systems do not come cheap.  However, they look so good and can be a great way to spice up the look of your home or apartment.  So what do you do to give your place an upgraded and edgy look?  Try this do-it-yourself plumbing pipe shelves tips.

What You Need

To make your very own plumbing pipe shelves, you would need to prepare the materials and tools that will be used for the project.  The actual length and thickness of the boards can vary depending on how you envision your shelves to be.  Needless to say, before you do anything (even before preparing the supplies) you would need to draw up a plan or design.

Once you’ve got that down, you can proceed to prepare the things that you would need to complete this project:

·         ¾-inch pine boards;

·         ½-inch diameter black iron pipes;

·         Pipe fittings;

·         Pipe clamps;

·         Cordless drill;

·         Orbital sander;

·         Circular saw;

·         High quality metallic spray paint;

·         Danish oil; and

·         ¾-inch diameter plugs.

Preparation Work

Now that you have your materials and tools ready, you have to do the prep work.  Wipe down all the pipes so that you can remove any excess oil or any type of residue on them.  If you want to achieve a uniform look for your pieces, you can use the high quality metallic spray paint or any color of paint that suits your preference for that matter.

You simply have to remember that some galvanized pipes are manufactured to resist spray paints because of their zinc coating as a safeguard against corrosion.  To make sure you do not have a problem with primer and paint sticking to the pipes, you can choose to use black iron pipes instead.

Production Procedure

Follow these steps to create your very own plumbing pipe shelves.

1.       Begin by cutting the boards to size.  Make sure that they overhang the pipe ends by about 4 to 12 inches.

2.       Sand the boards using a 220 grit sandpaper and finish it off with a Danish oil coat or possibly clear acrylic finish.

3.       Assemble the pipes by screwing them together using your hand.  You do not have to screw them on tightly, just make sure they are securely connected.

4.       Get a level and make sure that the pipes are vertically straight before screwing the flanges to the wall.  For gypsum board walls, drywall anchors work best.

5.       To achieve that shiny look, paint the pipe clamps so that they match your pipes.  You can use a shiny shade for the clamps and maintain a matte black color for the iron pipes to give it an elegant look.

6.       Secure the boards with the pipe hangers.

That is it and you have completed this project.  You have to remember though that the size of the flanges, boards, and other components would depend entirely on what you intend to put on your shelves.  The most important thing is to make sure that the connections are secure so that your shelves do not collapse. Call riversideplumbing.biz, a professional plumber that are ready to fix your plumbing problems 24 hours a day!