Interesting coffee table from plastic pipes
Plastic pipes, as a material for making furniture, are good for their availability and low cost. For those who live outside the city or have a summer cottage, the situation is familiar when, after construction, laying communications or organizing drip irrigation Pieces of pipes of different lengths remain. At first glance, they can only be thrown away. This is a very erroneous opinion, because it is from such pieces of different diameters and lengths that many original and useful interior items can be made. You just need to apply a little skill and desire to work with your own hands, and imagination.
DIY bunk bed made of plastic pipes
Convenient and spacious rack made of pipes for a pantry or hallway
The list of such crafts is limited only by human imagination. From this material you can make objects needed every day: clothes dryers, shelves, racks. A laptop stand and various glasses for pens and pencils can decorate your life and make it more convenient. Original poly beds propylene pipes, armchairs will become the main accent in the bedroom interior, without burdening the family budget. If you use your creative imagination, you can create cabinets, a huge number of options for places to store various items. Moreover, they can be placed in a house, garage, loggia, veranda, or yard. They will look appropriate and original everywhere. A table and chairs made of plastic pipes can be placed on the veranda, in the kitchen, or in the nursery. In the yard or outdoors, collapsible canopies from the sun and rain, various portable structures. Owners of summer cottages and household plots make comfortable greenhouses, install gazebos and benches that can be left outside in any weather. Folding chairs made of PVC pipes are necessary for fishing and during barbecue trips.
DIY children's folding picnic chairs
Advantages of creating products from plastic pipes with your own hands
Convenient and spacious shelf made of plastic pipes
Making furniture from PVC pipes with your own hands brings satisfaction and joy, helps the development of creative inclinations, and decorates daily life, makes it easier and more comfortable.
Comfortable chaise lounge with table for have a relaxing holiday in the country
Furniture made from plastic pipes, made by yourself, has a number of advantages.
- Such production takes a little effort and time. This does not require years of honed skills. Both a teenager and a woman can easily cope with the task.
- The products have a rigid, stable design that can withstand heavy loads.
- 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. It takes up little space this way.
- PVC pipes are resistant to moisture and aggressive environments and do not rust. Furniture made from them withstands adverse weather conditions well. It does not lose its performance qualities and retains its original appearance after a long stay on the street. It is easy to care for and tolerates washing and cleaning well.
- A huge number of useful things can be made from such material. The only limitation is the imagination and imagination of the master.
- Low material cost.
- The ability to create items with an original author's design that cannot be purchased in a store.
Children's bed from PVC pipes for kids, made by yourself
Selection of construction and design
Glamorous pink laptop stand made of plastic pipes
Furniture manufacturing begins with the choice of design and its design implementation. You need to start from the function that the furniture will perform. Then select the design parameters:
- collapsible or solid;
- dimensions of the entire product;
- number of elements and their sizes;
- method of connecting parts of a structure.
Convenient bar counter for a summer residence made of plastic pipes
When thinking about design, you can be inspired by looking at furniture magazines and catalogs, and websites about furniture on the Internet. It doesn't have to be furniture from polypropylene pipes. Original ideas may arise when viewing furniture options made of rattan, wood, and metal.
Storage stand made of plastic pipes for the boiler room
This stage of work ends with drawing up sketches, determining necessary materials, drawing up cost estimates. In this case, it is necessary to take into account how you can use those materials that are already available, as well as availability if materials need to be purchased.
Big and beautiful table with PVC pipe legs
What materials are needed
Necessary materials for creating furniture from PVC pipes
After the design is selected, it is necessary to draw up a list of materials and tools needed to create the craft. For this you may need:
- plastic pipes;
- fasteners: glue, screws, self-tapping screws;
- fitting.
Stages of the plastic pipe welding process
Plastic pipes are easy to cut. This leaves a sharp edge with burrs that must be cleaned off. Just cut the thread. When heated, polymer pipes bend well, retaining their new shape after cooling. Sometimes it is easier to bend the frame rather than assemble it using pieces of pipes and fittings.
Plastic pipes of various shapes and fittings for them
Plastic pipes come in several types. They all differ in price and ability to withstand different loads and temperature conditions. Knowing the properties of each type of pipe, you can make optimal choice and save money.
They are divided according to purpose:
- plumbing
- sewer.
Variety of types of plastic pipes
From the point of view of furniture making and useful devices for everyday life sewer pipes, unlike tap ones, benefit from a lower price. They are manufactured in large diameters.
Based on the type of polymer from which the pipes are made, they are divided into:
- polyvinyl chloride (PVC);
PVC pipes of different diameters and colors
- polyethylene (PE);
Polyethylene pipes large diameter, straight and corrugated
- polypropylene (PP).
Polypropylene pipes and fittings for them
They differ slightly in properties. Polyethylene behaves worse at elevated temperatures and under the influence sun rays, it is elastic. Polypropylene pipes are more durable and rigid. Positive quality PVC pipes have increased resistance to chemical attack and reduced flammability. They tolerate ultraviolet exposure very well. The difference in the performance characteristics of polymers in most cases will not be critical for the manufacture of furniture. But differences in price are a factor that should be taken into account. The most expensive are polypropylene. PVC pipes have the optimal price-quality ratio for creating furniture structures.
In addition, pipes can be reinforced or unreinforced. Polymer pipes are most often reinforced with fiberglass or aluminum. The reinforcing layer is soldered between two layers of polymer. This is done to increase strength, rigidity, and reduce linear expansion when heated. Polypropylene reinforced pipes are used for hot water supply. The letters RC are added to the designation of a reinforced pipe. They can also be distinguished by their appearance. In addition, some manufacturers apply a colored stripe along the pipe, informing about the scope of application of the product. Pipes with a blue stripe are used for cold water supply, with a red stripe for hot water or pipelines with coolant. The presence of both stripes indicates the versatility of the pipe. It should be borne in mind that reinforced pipes, although stronger, are much more expensive. Make a decision on the advisability of additional expenses for the master.
Trolley with mounting made of plastic pipes
What tools to use
In order to update your interior with crafts made from plastic pipes with your own hands, you need a minimum amount of tools:
- a hacksaw or special scissors for plastic pipes;
- pencil or marker;
- roulette;
- file;
- special soldering iron for plastic pipes;
- drill.
Gloves and safety glasses will help. Despite the fact that working with PVC pipes is not dangerous, chips still fly when sawing and sharp edges remain. To avoid damaging your hands and eyes, it is better to use protection.
Basic principles for making objects from polypropylene pipes
Beautiful and useful things made with your own hands from polypropylene pipes
To make useful, beautiful things from plastic pipes you need desire and creative imagination. You cannot do without knowledge of the basic principles of work. When working with plastic, the following sequence of actions should be followed.
Convenient shoe shelf in the hallway with your own hands
- Study of design.
- Drawing up a product installation diagram, selecting fasteners.
- Preparation of elements (cutting pipes of the required length and quantity).
- Installation of the frame using fittings, glue or soldering.
- Preparation additional elements designs.
- Assembly of the entire product and strength control.
- Painting or other decoration, if intended.
Beautiful canopy for a baby crib with a structure made of plastic pipes
The final stage is decoration
Hanging garden swing for summer cottage hand made
Crafts made from plastic pipes look impressive and extraordinary, but additional decoration enhances this impression.
- Coloring finished product or its individual parts with acrylic paint. There are many different colors and shades available for free sale. It looks bright and handles cleaning well.
- Decorative self-adhesive film - too a good option for decorating furniture and interior items made of polypropylene pipes. If you choose the right picture, it is not always possible to determine that the furniture is made from waste pipes. When coated with varnish, such items become moisture resistant and their service life increases.
- Drilling round or shaped slots adds originality. This decoration method is suitable for glasses, lamps, and mirror frames.
- Painting or carving on the surface will decorate many items made from plastic pipes.
- Unique crafts are obtained by combining plastic with elements made of tin or plexiglass.
Examples of exclusive coffee tables with plastic pipe base
With a little effort and imagination you can create inexpensively and quickly new interior V country house or yard, organize a convenient, comfortable space around you. Polymer pipes are suitable as a material due to their lightness, ductility, resistance to corrosion and moisture. This modern material allowing you to create unique designs. Furniture made from plastic pipes has a wide range of applications. Beautiful objects made from pipes with your own hands evoke satisfaction and fill you with pride. The reward for your efforts is an unusual atmosphere and comfortable life.
Safe chairs for kindergarten for babies made of plastic pipes
Video: DIY comfortable folding chair made from PVC pipes
Interesting fact:
The "Sconce" style arose in the 17th century, it was a replacement for chandeliers in small rooms, and was also a means of highlighting other decorative objects.
Necessary materials
- Design drawing (provided below, you can also use your own)
- Wire (on one end there is a plug, on the other there is a lamp socket)
- Threaded water pipes
- Sandpaper
- Valves
- Wrench
- Pressure gauge
- Corner mounts
- Brush
- Decorative paints(dark gray, red) for metal
Manufacturing
According to the drawing, pipes should be taken from 250 to 760 mm. The length of the entire structure is 1 m. And such pipes are secured using corner fastenings. This design uses two valves. The pressure gauge is connected next to the lamp. All you need is to assemble a circuit according to this drawing, or come up with your own; the flight of your imagination is not limited.
1. Before starting work, clean the pipes sandpaper, so that their surface is smoother.
2. Then apply a coat of dark gray paint. You can paint unevenly and carelessly. Thus we will achieve the effect of antiquity. If your hands are used to uniform coloring, then just make small strokes (6-7 cm each), or ask your child to color the pipes. Also, don't forget to paint the screws and corner fasteners.
3. After a coat of dark gray paint. We apply red paint in the area of the valves, and a little along the pipes. This will give your shelf a rusty effect. Again, we make careless strokes.
4. We pass the wire through the pipes so that it has an outlet to the outlet. In this drawing, the wire was passed from the lowest horizontal pipe(diameter 600 mm), to the end of the left vertical (diameter 760 mm).
5. Then we insert the pressure gauge and the lamp socket, and the light bulb itself into the socket. This is needed for illumination at night. This lamp can be made above the bed, that is, in this drawing the pipe for the pressure gauge was larger (not 100 mm, but 400-500), and in its place there would be a lamp. Under this lamp there was a bed. This design would allow me to read interesting detective stories at night. (the design of the described system is given below).
After repair or construction work there is a lot of material left. Lovers of handmade items will no doubt find a use for them. After repair work In the bathroom, you can easily make furniture from PVC pipes with your own hands, using leftover materials.
Depending on the type of furniture that you plan to make, the set of materials and tools may vary. But basically the following tools will be required for the job:
- perforator;
- screwdriver;
- hacksaw;
- scissors or knife.
Materials required for work:
- pipe cutting;
- glue;
- connecting elements of different shapes;
- stubs.
To make furniture look more beautiful, paint is useful. Beds, tables, shelves can be painted in the color you like. For beds in the children's room, choose delicate pink, blue, bright orange, yellow shades.
PVC materials
Soldering iron for welding plastic pipes
Variety of types of plastic pipes
Types of plastic pipe connections
Stages of the plastic pipe welding process
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, a huge number 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 it turns out interesting chair, which 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.
Using the method described above, a table and a bed are made. The different sections are glued together to form the base of the bed. On top of it you need to put a comfortable mattress, pillows, and blanket. This is quite appropriate place for sleep and relaxation.
In addition, cribs are made from this material. To do this, you need to study diagrams and drawings. Then prepare the right size segments. 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.
Another option sleeping place for two children made of PVC pipes - a bunk bed made of polyvinyl chloride, photo. It’s not difficult to make, you just need a drawing or diagram. Following the instructions, you can create a variety of bed options: single or double, bunk.
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.
The size of the table top in this case will be 91.5 x 203 cm. You will need following materials, tools:
- 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 move on 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
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, prepare for them required amount 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. Can be placed on shelves garden tools: 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.
The nuances of working with the material
Models from water pipes They turn out to be unusual and original. They decorate the room garden plot. Plastic furniture, made with your own hands, will add zest to the interior and attract the attention of guests.
Furniture is made from plastic pipes. Two types of materials are used in production: polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Each of them has its own characteristics and is suitable for production different products. Polyvinyl chloride is a cheaper material. It is more often used for sewer pipes. Its advantages include:
- strength and durability;
- ease of installation;
- low cost.
The disadvantage of PVC is that when exposed to high temperature water, the pipes begin to deform. In contrast, products made from polypropylene are not subject to change in shape at high water temperatures. They are able to withstand liquid heating up to 60 degrees, and even more if the pipe is reinforced.
Both materials are equally suitable for making furniture. In addition, there are a huge variety of items that are made from scraps. These are shelves, stands, mirror frames and more. The furniture is easy to assemble. The structure consists of pipes and fittings, the elements are also glued together. Even a beginner can make pieces of furniture from PVC pipes with his own hands.
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.
Decoration
One of the options for decorating furniture made from pipes is to use different colors of the material. Table with legs of blue color will become bright element in room. Products come in different colors: white, black, blue, blue, yellow. Connecting elements there are also different shades. Thus, the pipes will be one color, and the fasteners will be another. Combinations of white and blue or black and red look beautiful.
When it comes to armchairs and chairs, they are decorated with decorative pillows. The foam lining on the back and seat is covered with a beautiful bright fabric. Decorative pillows decorate the product, make it cozy, comfortable, original. They come with embroidery, buttons or tassels. The color range of pillows is varied. When choosing it, you must take into account overall design the entire room.
Children's furniture should be interesting and colorful. It is recommended to cover the chair or high chair with durable fabric with a bright pattern. It could be a cartoon character toy cars, dolls, stars and much more. Please pay Special attention For furniture made from PVC pipes for children, it must be safe, without sharp elements. Otherwise, the kids may get hurt.
Making furniture from PVC pipes is easy. It will become a highlight in the room and will attract the attention of guests. Plastic pipes are inexpensive, so you can save a lot cash, because New furniture it costs expensive.
You can make furniture from pipes with your own hands from leftover materials that are used during installation and repair work on the arrangement of various pipelines. For example, from this unusual material make shelves, tables, chairs, as well as organizers.
They differ in original appearance and can last for several decades without losing it.
Despite the fact that some craftsmen make furniture from metal pipes with their own hands, it is still better to use plastic for this. In this case, polyvinyl chloride or PVC is usually used for such crafts as the cheapest type of plastic. Sewer pipes are mainly made from it because, having all the advantages of polymers, it is quite inexpensive.
Plastic pipes are resistant to rot and rust
If we mention the advantages of plastic products that allow you to make furniture from propylene pipes with your own hands, then these include:
- high strength;
- durability;
- resistance to rot and rust;
- ease of installation.
At the same time, it is always worth remembering that this type of pipe is afraid of exposure to high temperatures, under the influence of which the plastic is deformed. In this regard, in the case when you are going to assemble furniture from water pipes with your own hands and install it in the room where it will be maintained heat, for example, in a bathhouse, you should use polypropylene products for this, and not polyvinyl chloride.
Service life of polypropylene pipes
Polypropylene can withstand temperatures up to +60°C and is much stronger than polyvinyl chloride, but products made from it are more expensive.
PVC pipe bone lamp
Important! The popularity of using plastic pipes in design is explained by the ease of their installation.
The fact is that any product can be assembled from them quite easily using fittings and gluing. At the same time, you can not only make furniture from a profile pipe with your own hands, but also make many other products from them:
- stands;
- decorative elements;
- portable structures;
- small architectural forms.
So, for example, in the garden you can use plastic pipes to make original gazebos or benches. By the way, if necessary, they can be disassembled quite easily. It is also worth noting that some owners of personal plots build completely functional structures from pipes, for example, greenhouses.
Scheme of a gazebo made of PVC pipes
In any case, in order to make from plastic pipes various products, it is enough to know the basic principles of their installation and have a healthy imagination. There is no need to meet any other requirements for this. Therefore, collect the remains of plastic pipes, and also study how you can make furniture from a profile pipe with your own hands in the photo. You can get such educational material on the Internet on specialized sites dedicated to interior design.
Basics of working with plastic pipes
In order to be able to make furniture from pipes with your own hands, you need to understand the general algorithm for working with plastic.
Types of plastic pipe connections
So, working with them usually includes the following operations:
- selection of installation diagram and drawing up a sketch of the product;
- cutting pipes of the required size in the required quantities;
- frame assembly and individual elements using fittings, glue or soldering;
- checking the resulting product for strength.
You can develop an assembly diagram for a particular type of furniture yourself or take it from specialized websites. For example, you can use any classic furniture as a sample. In this case, of course, it is necessary to make allowances for the peculiarities technical characteristics plastic pipes.
Design metal-plastic pipe
If we talk about small furniture that will not be used in high temperature conditions, then there is not much difference in choosing the type of plastic. The only thing worth paying attention to is the price. The fact is that polyvinyl chloride is much cheaper than polypropylene, so it is quite suitable for such crafts.
You should make furniture from polypropylene pipes with your own hands when increased strength of the product is required. The fact is that such products have walls several tens of mm thick, which allows them to withstand very serious mechanical loads. In the same case, when you need to assemble large furniture, it is recommended to combine pipes made of polypropylene with PVC pipes. For this purpose, PVC products are used to install elements of lightly loaded areas, and polypropylene is used to create a supporting frame.
If you buy pipes, do not purchase products with reinforcement. The fact is that they cost much more than simple ones, but there is no particular benefit from them. In order to distinguish simple pipes from reinforced ones, it is necessary to study their surface. If there is a red, blue or green stripe on it, then these are reinforced pipes and there is no need to buy them.
Important! To cut the prepared pipes into desired length, you will need to use a pipe cutter or special scissors.
In order to make furniture from pipes with your own hands, you will also need fittings for diffuse welding. In addition, they can be connected special glue for plastic. This method is very relevant in the case when you do not have a special welding machine. Also in this case, you can use threaded fittings.
Soldering iron for welding plastic pipes
Making a chair from plastic pipes
In order to learn how to assemble furniture from pipes with your own hands, you need to start with enough simple products. For example, a novice furniture maker can make an ordinary chair. This very simple design consists of a basic frame, legs, a back, and a stand to sit on. In this case, the backrest can be installed here if desired.
This simple design consists of a base frame, legs, backrest, and a stand on which to sit.
The immediate stages of work on this product are as follows:
- assembly of legs;
- frame installation;
- installation with self-tapping screws to the frame of a stand made of a sheet of plywood;
- welding chair legs;
- testing the structure for strength.
You can make furniture from PVC pipes yourself using this method using fittings. In this case, you can disassemble the structures, if necessary. If you don’t need to do this, use welding. By the way, you can install a seat made of foam rubber on a stand screwed to the frame.
A seat made of foam rubber can be installed on a stand screwed to the frame.
In addition to the beginner's chair home handyman You can gain experience in making plastic products by creating stands and shelves from pipes. There are a huge number of options. For example, the simplest design is made on the basis of a single frame on which special holders are mounted. With their help, a shelf or stand can be attached to the wall.
The simplest design is manufactured on the basis of a single frame on which special holders are mounted
By the way, many people forget that plastic can be further decorated. Yes, it paints quite well acrylic paints. Another option for decorating products made from it is the use of plastic pipes of different colors. Unfortunately, the range of colors here is small: white, black, gray and brown, but with their help you can create a product that is quite interesting from a color point of view.
However experienced designers With the help of such a tool they can decorate almost any room in a very unusual way. For example, you can make several original organizers for cleaning products, shoes or toys. Here it is enough to simply glue several tubes together.
You can easily make it out of plastic ordinary decorations, which can combine the functions of the same organizer. For example, mirrors are made using scraps of plastic pipes, wooden furniture walls of rooms. As a result, a space that is unusual in terms of design and at the same time functional is created.
DIY clothes dryer made from PVC pipes
Features of manufacturing furniture for children's rooms
If you decide to seriously make furniture from plastic pipes with your own hands for use in everyday life, you must remember that for a children's room such products must be made taking into account special requirements. The fact is that safety is of great importance to children. In this regard, it is better not to use plastic pipes in the children's room, which can emit harmful substances. In addition, furniture made from it should not have sharp corners.
DIY canopy over the crib
If you are going to assemble children's furniture from plastic pipes with your own hands, a photo of each element is worth studying separately. This way, even before the installation process, you can identify the most dangerous elements of the same bunk bed and eliminate them. In addition, based on the photo, you can coordinate the future situation in the child’s room with other members of your family.
