Over the past few decades, the question of secondary use has increasingly arisen. building materials. They are used to create furniture, lighting, various decorations for the home. Especially often water pipes are used as such material.
The use of water pipes in construction
Greenhouses
The most common products made using pipes are greenhouses. It will be especially easy to make a greenhouse out of pipes. This is possible even for those who have minimal skills in working with tools.
You can use both plastic and metallic materials.
- If the structure is capital, steel pipes are used for its frame. First, they take long segments and assemble the frame, and then vertical racks are already welded to it.
- After that, the upper harness will have to connect these racks.
- Rafters will need to be attached to this structure. They are made from a steel corner or a thin pipe.
- The next step is the roofing. It can be gable or have the shape of a semicircle. For the manufacture of a semicircular roof, you will need to use a pipe bender.
The frame is also made of polymer pipes. They are either new or used. Nevertheless, metal-plastic materials will become more reliable and durable. But they also have the disadvantage of high cost.
Because of this, for the most part, polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride materials are used.
The bottom of the structure is best made of durable material that will be connected to each other using fittings. Next, arcuate fasteners with longitudinal inserts must be attached to the frame.
Since the tightness of fastening parts in this case does not play an important role, any connections can be selected according to the diameter. Then the design will be easy to understand.
When the entire structure is assembled, it must be supplemented with film or carbonate filling.
Canopies, gazebos
Easy from water pipes perform such a design as a gazebo. This building is also suitable for beginners.
Initially, deal with the device of supports. To do this, prepare stainless steel pipes with a diameter of about five centimeters. If you use ordinary steel pipes, you will need to pre-treat them with a special anti-corrosion solution. Pay more attention to the parts that will be in direct contact with the soil.
After the preparatory actions, recesses are made in the soil into which the tube frame will be installed. In size, the recesses should be slightly larger in diameter than the frame supports themselves.
A support structure is installed in the resulting holes, which is reinforced with concrete.
After about ten to fourteen days, after the concrete has completely hardened, you can start installing the main frame structure. It is better to start work from above. This is where the binding is done. For its manufacture, thin pipes are taken. Rafters are installed on the harness.
Along the entire length of the structure, it is necessary to install railings, on which, in turn, small columns of small pipe remnants will be fixed by welding.
Upon completion of the assembly of the structure, it is necessary to grind the irregularities on all parts and treat with an anti-corrosion compound.
decorative elements
Not only small building elements, but also various interior and garden decorations can be made using water pipes.
Metal elements have the property of being connected in various designs. Their design is only limited by the human imagination. For example, from a material such as pipes, various pieces of furniture for a garden plot are created.
Even not very experienced craftsmen can make country furniture. After all, these items are easy to assemble. To do this, you need small metal pieces that are fastened to each other by welding. But fasten them in a different way with fittings.
After the main frame is made, it is supplemented with wooden elements for seats and backs. These additions are essential. After all, furniture made entirely of metal will be very inconvenient to use, too hot in summer and cool in cold weather. This property can significantly affect health.
If you use to fasten elements welding machine, you need to make small seams, so the items will look more beautiful and neat.
Hangers and shelves, shoe racks are made from various sections of pipes. Even for beginner craftsmen who do not use welding in their craft, it is not a problem to make such elements. You can, for example, use various connections for plumbing. The main thing for this is to find fittings that are suitable in diameter.
The original part of the room will be a lighting fixture made from water pipes. Even if the master has little skills, there will be no special problems in the work. Manufacture lamps from steel, copper or plastic materials. The shape and size of such accessories can only be limited by your imagination.
But for the manufacture of prohibited products, it is better not to use water pipes. For example, even with a high level of skill, you should not be taken to the production of shotguns. After all, it is prohibited by law. And besides, the result is impossible to predict and calculate. As a result of the use of such weapons, you can cause irreparable harm, primarily to your health.
If you take into service all the tips voiced above, even a novice craftsman can decorate his garden or house with original household items without any problems.
Do-it-yourself furniture from pipes can be made from the remnants of materials that are used during installation and repair work for the arrangement of various pipelines. For example, shelves, tables, chairs, as well as organizers are made from such an unusual material.
They are original appearance and can last several decades without losing it.
Despite the fact that some craftsmen make furniture from metal pipes with your own hands, it is still better to use plastic for this. At the same time, polyvinyl chloride or PVC is usually used for such crafts as the cheapest type of plastic. It is mainly made from sewer pipes since, 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, these include:
- high strength;
- durability;
- resistance to decay 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 a room where a high temperature will be maintained, for example, in a bath, you should use polypropylene for this product, and not PVC .
Life time 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! Popularity of use plastic pipes in design due to the ease of installation.
The fact is that any product can be mounted from them quite easily with the help of fittings, as well as gluing. In this case, you can not only make furniture from profile pipe with their own hands, but also to make many other products from them:
- stands;
- decorative elements;
- portable structures;
- small architectural forms.
So, for example, in the garden of plastic pipes, you can make original gazebos or benches. By the way, if necessary, they can be easily disassembled. It is also worth noting that some owners of household plots build quite functional structures from pipes, for example, greenhouses.
Scheme of a gazebo made of PVC pipes
In any case, in order to make various products from plastic pipes, it is enough to know the basic principles of their installation and have a healthy imagination. There are no other requirements to meet for this. Therefore, collect the remnants of plastic pipes, and also learn how to make furniture from a profile pipe with your own hands in the photo. You can take 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 the installation scheme and drawing up a sketch of the product;
- pipe cutting right size in the required quantities;
- frame assembly and individual elements using fittings, glue or soldering;
- checking the resulting product for strength.
The scheme for assembling a particular type of furniture can be developed independently or taken from specialized sites. For example, you can use any classic furniture as a model. In this case, of course, it is necessary to make a correction for the features specifications plastic pipes.
Design metal-plastic pipe
If we talk about small furniture that will not be used in conditions elevated temperature, then there is not much difference in the choice of 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.
Do-it-yourself furniture made of polypropylene pipes should be done in the case when increased product strength 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 overall furniture, it is recommended to combine pipes made of polypropylene with PVC pipes. To do this, PVC products are spent on the installation of elements of lightly loaded areas, and polypropylene is used to create a supporting frame.
In the event that you buy pipes, do not purchase products with reinforcement. The fact is that they are much more expensive than simple ones, but there is no special benefit from them. In order to distinguish simple pipes from reinforced ones, it is necessary to study their surface. If it has a strip of red, blue or green, then these are reinforced pipes and it is unnecessary to buy them.
Important! To cut the prepared pipes to the desired length, you will need to use a pipe cutter or special scissors.
In order to make furniture from pipes with your own hands, fittings for diffuse welding will also be needed. In addition, they can be connected with special glue for plastic. This method is very relevant in the case when you do not have a special welding machine at home. Threaded fittings can also be used in this case.
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 fairly simple products. For example, a novice furniture maker can make an ordinary chair. This very simple design consists of a base frame, legs, backrest, as well as a stand on which they sit. In this case, the backrest can be installed here as desired.
This simple design consists of a base frame, legs, backrest, as well as a stand on which they sit.
The immediate stages of work on this product are as follows:
- leg assembly;
- frame installation;
- mounting with self-tapping screws to the frame of a stand made of plywood sheet;
- welding chair legs;
- strength testing of the structure.
Do-it-yourself furniture from PVC pipes can be made in this way using fittings. In this case, you can disassemble the structures, if necessary. If you do not need to do this, use welding. By the way, it will be possible to install a seat made of foam rubber on a stand screwed onto the frame.
It will be possible to install a seat made of foam rubber on a stand screwed onto the frame
In addition to a chair for a beginner home master you can gain experience in the manufacture of plastic products by creating coasters and shelves from pipes. There are a huge number of options. So, 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 made on the basis of a single frame, on which special holders are mounted
By the way, many people forget that plastic can be additionally decorated. So, it is quite well painted with acrylic paints. Another option for decorating products from it is the use of plastic pipes of different colors. Unfortunately, the set of colors here is small: white, black, gray and brown, but with their help it will be possible to make a product that is quite interesting from a color point of view.
However, experienced designers can use such a tool to decorate almost any room in a very unusual way. For example, you can make several original organizers for cleaning products, shoes or toys. It is enough just to glue several tubes together.
You can also make ordinary decorations out of plastic, which can combine the functions of the same organizer. So, for example, with the help of scraps of plastic pipes, mirrors are made, wooden furniture room walls. As a result, an unusual in terms of design and at the same time functional space is created.
Do-it-yourself dryer for things made of PVC pipes
Features of the manufacture of furniture for the nursery
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 very important for children. In this regard, it is better not to use plastic pipes in the children's room that can emit harmful substances. In addition, furniture made from it should not have sharp corners.
Do-it-yourself canopy over a crib
If you are going to assemble children's furniture from plastic pipes with your own hands, the photo of each of its elements should be studied separately. Thus, even before the installation process, you can highlight the most dangerous elements of the same bunk bed and eliminate them. In addition, according to the photo, it will be possible to coordinate the future situation in the child’s room with other members of your family.
After repair or construction work, a lot of materials remain. Fans of handmade items will no doubt find their use. After repair work in the bathroom, you can easily make furniture from pvc pipes with your own hands, using leftover materials for this.
Depending on the type of furniture that is planned to be made, the set of materials and tools may vary. But basically, you will need the following tools to work:
- perforator;
- screwdriver;
- hacksaw;
- scissors or knife.
Materials needed for work:
- pipe cutting;
- glue;
- connecting elements of various shapes;
- plugs.
To make the furniture look more beautiful, paint is useful. Beds, tables, shelving can be painted in the color you like. For beds in the children's room, a delicate pink, blue, bright orange, yellow shade is selected.
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, drawings necessary for the manufacture of furniture from pipes. With their help, you can make armchairs, chairs, beds, racks, tables, a huge number of decorative elements. Products are interesting, durable and safe.
Armchair
The original way to use plastic pipes is to make a chair out of them. There are many options for its manufacture. It all depends on the desire, capabilities and imagination of the master. Plastic pipelines can become a material for the manufacture of a chair. You can make it with 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 will be needed for the back, armrests;
- then the segments are glued together so that the surface of the armrests and the backrest is on the same level. To the bottom, the length of the segments changes.
Thus, it turns out an interesting chair that will decorate any room in the house. To make it even more comfortable, pillows are placed on it or sheathed with foam rubber. In such an armchair it is pleasant to spend time, read a book, watch TV.
Details 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" are the height of the backrest.
The above method makes a table, a bed. Different segments are glued together - it turns out the base of the bed. On top of it you need to put a comfortable mattress, pillows, blanket. This is a perfect place to sleep and rest.
In addition, cribs are made from this material. To do this, you need to study the diagrams and drawings. Then prepare the desired size segments. They are connected with fittings. If you fasten the parts together with glue, they will be very strong and durable. Without the use of glue, the structure will turn out to be collapsible and can be removed at any time. The bed for the kid will be unusual, reliable and strong. If there is more than one child in the family, several beds can be made.
Another option bed for two children from pvc pipes - bunk bed from polyvinyl chloride, photo. It is not difficult to make it, you only need a drawing, a 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 countertop 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 table top, the better.
The size of the countertop in this case will be 91.5 x 203 cm. The following materials and tools will be needed:
- door leaf as a tabletop;
- fasteners for connecting parts;
- drill;
- saw.
You will also need segments of the 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-way fitting - 4 pcs;
- cross fitting - 2 pcs.
According to the scheme, first assemble the side elements. Then proceed to the back of the table. Pay attention to the stability of the structure. All details must be the same.
The last step is to collect all the elements in one design. Inspect the product for irregularities, sharp parts. Carefully process everything, glue the connections. A table is made in such a simple way.
Tool
materials
Preparing parts of the right size
Connecting Fragments
Rack
Armchairs, beds, tables - not the whole list of products that can be made from this material. Another useful piece of furniture 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 desire of the master.
First of all, it is recommended to make a drawing, a diagram of the future product. Next, prepare the required amount of a certain size of parts for them. Connect everything together. Plywood or other material can act as the base of the shelves. The only thing to keep in mind is that the materials are not suitable for heavy loads.
Such racks are used for flowers, toys in the children's room. Shelving can be installed in the garage. There 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, do not require additional decoration. Plastic shelves, 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 are unusual, original. They decorate the room garden plot. plastic furniture, made with your own hands, will bring zest to the interior, attract the attention of guests.
Furniture is made from plastic pipes. Two types of material are used in production: polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Each of them has its own characteristics and is suitable for the production of different products. Polyvinyl chloride is a cheaper material. It is more commonly 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 temperatures, the pipes begin to deform. Unlike them, products made of polypropylene are not subject to shape change during high temperature water. They are able to withstand liquid heating up to 60 degrees, and if the pipe is reinforced, even more.
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, coasters, a frame for a mirror and more. Furniture is easy to assemble. The design 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, pipes are made various elements decorations that are different shape. 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 (it can be different, mostly improvised materials are used).
The process looks like this:
- cut a piece of the required length;
- seal one end with tape;
- using a funnel, pour in as much sand as will go in;
- heat the 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 adhesive tape, then the sand will not spill out during the bending process;
- leave 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 adhesive tape, pour out the sand;
- when the pipe cools down, it will be the required shape.
One end of the pipe is sealed with tape
Using a funnel, pour sand into the pipe
Having measured the required amount of sand, pour it into a metal bowl and warm it up 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 shape the cut piece of pipe into the desired curve or shape. After that, remove the tape and pour the sand back.
decoration
One of the options for decorating furniture made of pipes is to use different colors of the material. A table with blue legs will be a bright element in the room. Products are different colors: white, black, blue, blue, yellow. Connecting elements also come in different shades. Thus, the pipes will be one color, and the fasteners will be another. Combinations of white with blue or black with red look beautiful.
If we are talking about armchairs, chairs, they are decorated with decorative pillows. The foam lining on the back and seat is sheathed 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, it is necessary to take into account the overall design of the entire room.
Children's furniture should be interesting, colorful. It is recommended to cover the chair, high chair with a durable fabric with a bright pattern. It can be a cartoon character, toy cars, dolls, stars and much more. Pay special attention to furniture made of pvc pipes for children, it must be safe, without sharp elements. Otherwise, babies may get hurt.
It is not difficult to make furniture from pvc pipes. It will become a highlight in the room, will attract the attention of guests. Plastic pipes are inexpensive, so you can save a lot cash because new furniture is expensive.
You can create a lot of interesting things from plastic pipes. Of course, first of all they are used for their intended purpose, that is, for the assembly of pipelines, water supply systems and even heating.
However, the use of plastic, polypropylene or PVC pipes is not limited to this. From them, for example, you can create unique designer items, furniture, coasters and even entire structures.
In this article, we will tell you why and how this is done.
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Why plastic?
By plastic, of course, we mean all types of materials that are used in the production of pipes.
It will not be possible to cut a sample of a profile pipe with scissors, or rather, not every model will do. If you don’t guess, then just ruin the cut. It's okay, of course, but it's still a waste of time that can be avoided. For a profile pipe, they buy a plastic cutter, or the corresponding type of universal scissors.
The segments are assembled with fittings, most often for diffusion welding. They are very easy to work with, they cool quickly, are unpretentious and very cheap.
Another variant - chemical compositions or . Too good way, especially handy when you don't have one.
Only now there is a nuance, the resulting connections will become monolithic, that is, not amenable to disassembly. It's not a problem, but still. For greater mobility and the possibility of subsequent modifications, use threaded ones.
Or you can use combined schemes. For example, make a frame for a table by welding, and attach the legs to threaded fittings. Then, if necessary, the legs can be easily removed. This means that the table is easy to modify, transport and change the way you want.
Plastic pipe chair
It is very easy to assemble. Its construction is simple. It consists of legs, a basic supporting frame, a stand on which they actually sit down, as well as a backrest. Although the latter option is optional.
Stages of work:
- We collect the legs of the chair.
- Assembling the base frame.
- We take a sheet of plywood as a stand right size.
- Fasten the plywood to the frame with self-tapping screws.
- We fasten or weld the legs of the chair.
- We are working on the design.
That's all - the chair is ready. All fasteners are held on fittings. we leave you. If you want a collapsible or partially collapsible design, buy threaded models. If this is not critical, use welding. For do-it-yourself welding, welding is easier and connections are more reliable.
We fasten the plywood with ordinary self-tapping screws. Nothing extraordinary. A soft foam seat is attached to it.
An example of assembling a chair from polypropylene pipes (video)
Assembling the stand
With stands it's even easier. There are a huge number of variations. From stands from a single pipe, to strong shelves with a bunch of sections.
The simplest stand is made from a single frame, on which special holders are mounted. Those are then attached to the wall. If you want a mobile stand, then legs are attached to it.
It is also easily modified into a clothes dryer. You can even apply a design approach - assemble a dryer with a beveled shape in the form English letter"Z".
In it, the foundation is made. A vertical part of the frame is attached to them, with longitudinal pipes, on which linen is hung. This part can be held at any angle. 30 to 60 degrees. Either option is completely viable.
Do not forget that you can additionally decorate. The simplest way- coloring. Plastic does not interact well with paints, however acrylic paints they stay on it well.
With skill and a rich imagination, interesting and useful things can be made from any materials at hand, including plastic pipes.
Plastic pipes of different diameters are sold at any hardware store for quite affordable prices. They are used in plumbing, sewerage, heating, irrigation systems, and after construction or repair, unnecessary trimming often clogs the site, while it can serve as an excellent material for creative crafts.
Do not rush to take construction waste to the landfill - we will tell you what can be done from a plastic pipe to turn excess residue into beautiful and functional interior items.
What is good plastic pipe?
We will not talk about the direct purpose of the product, but about the convenience of using varieties of plastic pipes precisely as a material for crafts. Plastic pipes are light weight, strong and durable enough. They are resistant to dirt, do not collect dust and are easy to clean. Products made of plastic pipes are safe to use even by small children (they do not break, do not have a heavy weight, do not emit toxins).
For creative work, PVC pipes are more often used, which are quite rigid and easily connected with special nozzles and "adapters", allowing you to get collapsible structures. Polypropylene pipes can also be used, but they will require a special welding machine or compression fittings to connect them, and finished goods can no longer be disassembled.
Methods for connecting pipes in structures
From plastic pipes, you can make not only convenient household items, but also pieces of furniture. To such homemade product served for a long time and was reliable in operation, care must be taken to properly connect the individual segments. Since it has already been said about the connection of polypropylene pipes, we will consider the connection of only PVC pipes.
PVC plastic pipes can be connected in the following ways:
- in a bell with a rubber seal;
- with the help of an adhesive composition;
- bolts by drilling holes.
The first connection method is characterized by simplicity, but insufficient rigidity. Before connecting, it is recommended to clean the internal and external surfaces of the pipes at the joint from dust particles and treat the inserted part of the pipe with silicone grease. First, the pipe is inserted into the socket until it stops, after which it is carefully pulled back by 0.7 - 1 cm. The structures assembled in this way can later be dismantled, which is convenient for seasonal products.
The second method of assembling pipes is distinguished by reliable fixation and greater labor intensity. Work on connecting parts begins with the processing of the mating surfaces of the socket and pipe with sandpaper for better adhesion. Then they must be degreased with methylene chloride. The adhesive composition is applied along the entire length of the prepared outer surface of the pipe and 2/3 of the length of the inner surface of the socket. Finally, the pipe is inserted into the socket until it stops and rotated a quarter of a turn. For gluing, it is required to press the parts for 1 minute. For good fixation, all operations to connect two segments must be carried out quickly enough. The connected elements are left for several hours until the adhesive composition dries completely.
The third method is more time consuming, as it requires marking and preparing holes, but allows you to get collapsible structures with a reliable connection.
For corner joints and connecting several segments at once in one node, it is convenient to use a variety of fittings. Plastic pipe structures can be of any complexity using numerous tees and fittings. Consider useful homemade in ascending order of complexity.
Original and functional little things for decorating the interior
Our Review interesting ideas open the simplest products from a plastic pipe, which even novice masters of homemade art can make. In addition, such crafts require a minimum amount of material, and in some cases even the shortest trimmings can be used.
From scraps of pipes of large and medium diameter, you can make a convenient and practical organizer for your office or workshop.
There are two options available here:
- fastening with self-tapping screws to a wall or table, for which one end of the segment is cut off at an angle - a stationary option;
- gluing the segments together to form a stable figure is a portable option.
The segments can be left white or gray, or you can paint it in your favorite color. Such an organizer is indispensable for schoolchildren and people involved in creativity and needlework. With him, everything will always be at hand, and on the table - the perfect order.
Additional comfort on the desktop will be provided by a drawing tablet and a laptop stand, which can be made from small-diameter polypropylene pipes.
Bookshelves are a special element of the interior. Their presence in a certain way characterizes the landlord. High-tech style corner shelf will not go unnoticed.
From numerous short cuts of different diameters, you can make a patterned frame for a mirror or photograph. It is enough to glue the cut rings according to a pre-prepared layout, which can be applied to a sheet of cardboard. It can be floral patterns or something abstract. The dimensions of the frame will depend on the amount of suitable material.
Scraps of large diameter can be used to create a comfortable shoe shelf with numerous compartments-cells. This design will not take up much space in the corridor and will ensure proper storage of shoes and a quick search for the right pair. The elements are connected using glue or self-tapping screws. To fix the shelf on the wall, you can use a plywood sheet, to which the assembled shelf is first glued.
Some crafts made from PVC pipes will really appeal to lovers of fresh flowers. A reliable flower stand is simple in execution and looks pretty.
For manufacturing flower pots small pieces of sewer pipes are well suited for transplanting or breeding pets. Having shown imagination, such pots can be decorated with colored paper, paint or bright stickers.
It is easy to make a stylish vase for artificial flowers and dried flowers from elongated cylinders of medium diameter. If you approach the implementation of this idea creatively, then an original gift for a significant event can come out.
Another extraordinary idea for the interior is homemade techno-style lamps. There are a lot of execution options, but they all adhere to the principle of minimalism: no unnecessary details.
With the help of unused scraps, you can also make useful things in the hallway or corridor: a hanger for clothes and bags and a holder for garbage bags.
Crafts from plastic pipes for the playground
From PVC pipes, you can make a lot of crafts for children's entertainment in the yard: a developmental rug, an arena, a swing, a sled, a football goal, playhouse, outdoor shower and theater screen.
A very useful design for kids is a playpen made of PVC pipes.
Kids will love the lightweight swing that dries instantly after a warm summer rain.
In winter walks, homemade sleds will be the most reliable and fastest. The design is quite complicated, but with the help of practical videos you can figure it out.
For active games in the yard, safe football goals can be made from the remnants of plastic pipes.
Many children often dream of their castle in miniature. Making your childhood dreams come true is quite simple and not at all expensive. The frame is done very quickly. It remains to pick up a beautiful dense material for the roof and walls, and the house is ready!
The following structure will help to freshen up on a hot summer day. Such an open shower will be a joy not only for children, but also for adults.
From polypropylene pipes you can make a theatrical screen. It is enough to collect 3 frames, connect them together and close them with beautifully designed curtains. Home theater develops the creative abilities of children and creates good conditions for a fun time.
We update the interior economically: furniture made of plastic pipes
Crafts from plastic pipes with their own hands can occupy a key place in the interior. Craftsmen share many extraordinary solutions that can significantly save the family budget. Let's highlight the brightest of them.
The most common and sought after piece of furniture is a chair. Using pieces of plastic pipes and connecting elements, you can make high-quality chairs different types: for children, folding for hiking and fishing, armchairs and even highchairs for feeding.
Having mastered the assembly technique a little, you can proceed to more complex structures. A neat bunk bed made of polypropylene pipes is a good alternative for country house or cottages, when buying a ready-made crib is too expensive. Moreover, when the kids grow up, the material can be used to make other useful crafts.
Glass Coffee table with PVC pipe base next photo it is difficult to call it an amateur homemade product, because it looks like a design work.
One more original idea- shelving for the hallway or living room. Self-designed shelving with the right amount shelves of the required size, you can not waste time shopping in search of something suitable.
Useful crafts for a country house and a summer residence
Unused and superfluous building materials will definitely find a use for suburban area. Crafts from plastic pipes for summer cottages will make it much easier garden work, will make the rest more comfortable and help to avoid high material costs. At the same time, the designs look neat and stylish.
From small lengths and a few tees, you can get a nice dryer for clothes and towels. It is easy to clean and does not corrode.
Relaxing by the pool or in the shade of the garden is impossible to imagine without a sun lounger. The photo shows a chaise lounge, completely consisting of plastic pipes, but can also be combined with dense matter.
Carport - one more useful application PVC pipes. It will protect transport not only from a rain, but also from the scorching summer sun.
For garden decor, a garden arch is often used, which can also be made of plastic pipes. A new element appears in its design - bent arcs. It is possible to bend pipes for an arched vault by heating gas burner or boiling water. You can also put the pipe on a metal rod and, sticking one end into the soil, bend it in an arc. This method requires some physical effort.
A simple and light gazebo will decorate the garden and protect from the sun and light rain. For the presented option, it is enough to fix a waterproof raincoat fabric on the pipes and bend them on reinforcing bars. To make the design reliable, you need to take care of good fixation of the rods in the soil.
The range of application of plastic pipes is truly huge and limited only by your imagination and needs. You need a small woodcutter, a gate, a cart or a fishing rod stand - take the required amount of pipe and bring your idea to life.
It is easy to make a convenient feeder for chickens from sewer pipes. It is very convenient to pour grain with it without going into the corral. Chickens cannot rake grain in such feeders, which saves feed.
A small greenhouse in a summer cottage can also be made from plastic pipes. The easiest option: make a rectangular frame and cover it with a film or agrofibre.
A more serious construction - a seasonal greenhouse - will require more time and material. It is better to connect the elements with bolts so that it is possible to disassemble the structure into winter period. The optimal shape of the greenhouse is arched. To create it, the ends of the pipes are put on half-meter metal bars driven into the sides of the future greenhouse every meter. The dimensions of the greenhouse depend on the intended use. The greenhouse can be installed on the foundation or on the ground. Film, polycarbonate or agrofibre can be used as a covering material.
Plastic sewer pipes can also become a container for growing flowers, herbs and vegetables. Very often they are used to create vertical gardens.
To fence the site, you can use a low fence made of plastic pipes, which is durable and minimum requirements in care (it does not need to be painted annually).
The use of plastic pipes is not limited to the ideas presented. This material is so versatile and easy to assemble (it is easy to cut, bend, has a variety of connecting parts) that it is simply impossible to ignore it in your home workshop.
