Bed from propylene pipes. Crafts from plastic pipes for all occasions

Either from a desire to save money, or from an overabundance of imagination, our people have learned to benefit from those objects and things that a pedantic European would have sent to a landfill long ago. Greenhouses are built and palm trees are made, cute garden figurines are made of, and any garden furniture can be assembled from. Scraps of plastic pipes left after repair can also be used to good use. They make the simplest decorative things, beds, chairs and even greenhouses - there is a huge scope for imagination, and we have collected only the most interesting ideas for crafts from plastic pipes that can serve as a guide to action or a source of inspiration.

Pipe connection methods

Plastic pipes are like designer parts. By combining segments of different lengths and connecting them at different angles, you can get anything: a beginner will be glad that he built the simplest hanger, and a professional will easily assemble a bunk bed. The main thing is to be able to connect the pipes correctly, and then it will be possible to do any thing necessary in the household.

Plastic pipes are a collective name, and which are made from polymers. The greatest demand is and. Segments of different lengths and diameters remain after the repair of engineering networks in an apartment or in a country house, and, as a rule, they are cluttered in pantries, or rather cluttered, until enterprising craftsmen began to use them for other than their intended purpose. Plastic pipes are characterized by low weight, high strength and durability, they are easy to maintain and safe.

Polypropylene pipes are connected using a special welding machine. It is expensive - it is more profitable to rent it, and it will take a little time to learn how to work with it. You can use compression fittings to connect. In any case, the assembled product will be non-separable.

When it comes to plastic pipe crafts, usually refers to PVC pipes, which can connect with each other in the following ways:

socket connection with rubber seal. Manufacturers supply socket pipes with a rubber seal located at the end, thanks to which the work on connecting pipes is carried out simply and quickly, and the joint is sealed. At the first stage, the socket of one pipe and the smooth part of the other are cleaned of dust and dirt. A chamfer is removed from the smooth end of the pipe (an angle of 15 degrees, chamfering cutters can be used) and a mark is applied indicating the depth to which the pipe will go into the socket. The sealing ring of the socket and the smooth part of the pipe are lubricated with a silicone compound and inserted one part into the other, focusing on the mark. For plumbing and sewerage, this is a good connection, but if you are assembling shelves or furniture, then it is not rigid enough. The main advantages: simplicity and the possibility of dismantling, therefore, such a connection is used for the construction of temporary buildings and things;
adhesive connection. The ends of the pipes to be connected are chamfered (some just sand the surface), then marks are made indicating the depth of the fitting. The ends of the pipes are degreased with methylene chloride, then the adhesive is applied to the pipe and inside the chamfer or socket with a brush. The pipe is inserted into the fitting (or socket), rotated ¼ turn for better distribution of the adhesive, then the elements can be pressed for 30-60 seconds. It is desirable to carry out all work quickly. The remaining glue is immediately removed, and the joint is allowed to dry for several hours. The process is more laborious, but the joint is more reliable;
flange connection. Separate sections are connected using special fittings. Before performing work, the ends of the pipes are cleaned. A flange is put on the cut, then a rubber gasket, onto which the flange is pushed. The elements are connected by means of bolts with a counter flange. Then the bolts are evenly tightened, due to which the alignment of the flanges is achieved. The connection is reliable, the design is collapsible.

When the technology for connecting plastic pipes has been mastered, we can assume that almost any craft can be done. It is only important to draw a sketch in advance or make a drawing, and correctly calculate the length of all segments. You can build anything from such parts - we will list only some ideas for crafts from plastic pipes with our own hands.

No. 1. Organizer

The most unpretentious way to use the remains of plastic pipes. You can take pipes of small and medium diameter, even segments of small length will fit. The first option is a mobile organizer. It is enough to cut segments of different heights and glue them together in an arbitrary order or following some pattern (for example, one higher segment in the center, the rest around it). Such a stand is suitable for storing office supplies near the desktop or for organizing all kinds of bolts and other fasteners in the workshop.

The second option is stationary. On the one hand, the pipe must be cut at an angle (the most popular option is 45 degrees, but it can be less if small elements are stored). Then the cut elements are attached to a vertical surface using. You can mount the organizer elements on a wall or a specially installed board.

No. 2. Decorative frame or partition

Thin rings, which are easy to obtain when cutting plastic pipes, are a versatile material for creating decor. You can use pipes of different diameters - it's even more interesting. Plastic rings make a wonderful frame. It is enough to draw a layout of the future product on paper in advance and glue individual rings directly on it. From them you can get both a strict symmetrical pattern, and something chaotic. If you then paint it, then such a frame for a mirror or a picture can hardly be called a simple craft - it will be a cool designer thing.

Similarly, you can get a decorative partition. Gluing, of course, will take a little longer, but the effort is worth it. The partition will look very interesting, weigh a little and come in handy, for example, to delimit zones in the bathroom.

No. 3. Shoe rack and wine bottle holder

There are a lot of options to organize the storage of clothes using plastic pipes, and all these crafts are quite simple to implement.

No. 8. Rack for living room, hallway, pantry

By connecting several pipe sections in the required order, you can get a practical and inexpensive rack that will fully satisfy your needs in terms of size, shape and configuration. It can be both quite modest in size, and a real giant. If the rack is located in the living room, then the pipes can be painted, and glass or plywood can be used as countertops. When it comes to or a workshop, there is no particular need for decoration.

No. 9. Football goal

If the summer cottage has, then you can build a small football goal. Only a few connections will need to be made, but before that, of course, everything will have to be carefully calculated and measured. When the frame is ready, a mesh is put on it, and the gate is ready. When the kids grow up, the product can be disassembled, and the pipes can be reused to create other crafts.

Similarly, you can make a small children's playhouse. We all once loved to build huts, gather there with a company and play. It was especially cozy and mysterious. The frame for the house of pipes is made elementary. Children will only have to throw a thick fabric over it and enjoy their own little castle.

No. 10. Arena for children

There is nothing complicated in the design of the playpen. However, the finished product in the store is not cheap. A budget alternative is available to those who have a decent amount of plastic pipes in stock, the time and desire to learn how to connect individual segments into a single structure. For manufacturing, you will need a lot of pipes, so home craftsmen advise you to just buy them in a store - it will still turn out cheaper than a ready-made arena, and the pipes can then be reused.

After the arena scheme has been created with an indication of its dimensions, pipes are cut. Vertical partitions are interconnected by short horizontal sections of pipes at the top and bottom. However, variations are possible in the design of the arena.

No. 11. Chairs made of plastic pipes

Here you will need already confident skills in connecting individual pipe sections. Depending on your desire and degree of preparation, you can make a simple children's stool, as well as a comfortable chair for adults, or even an armchair. After the frame is ready, the seat is made. It can be woven from thread, rope, or use a dense fabric. Then you can put soft pillows on top. Having mastered the manufacturing technique, it will be possible to build almost all the furniture for a summer residence.

No. 12. bunk bed

Yes, it is quite possible to assemble a frame for from ordinary plastic pipes. Not only supporting elements are made of pipes, but also a ladder, and, of course, lamellas under. The level of complexity here is increased, it is better to take up the work for those who have already tried their hand at making simpler crafts. Do not neglect drawing up a drawing and scrupulous measurements.

A bed made in this way will be a real godsend for a country house of a small area, because not everyone can afford to buy a ready-made bunk bed for the dacha, but somehow it is necessary to solve the placement problem.

No. 13. garden arch

How beautiful the arches entwined with plants and flowers look in the garden. The main difficulty in making a garden arch from plastic pipes is that individual segments will have to be bent. The easiest way to give the necessary shape to the pipes is with a gas burner. A separate section is heated to a state where the material will succumb to deformation, then it is given the necessary shape. Someone decides not to bother and just connect several pipe sections at an angle. Then the upper part of the arch will resemble a trapezoid or a polygon in shape. Between the two arched vaults, horizontal elements are attached so that in the future the arch will be as much as possible covered with greenery. Do not forget to securely fix the structure in the soil.

No. 14. Alcove

Building with plastic pipes is much easier than anyone can imagine. If you take long enough segments, then you don’t even have to connect anything. Two pipes of the required length are arched and fixed to the ground. The distance between the elements of the future frame should be such that a dining table or other items fit. It remains only, and everything is ready.

The design of the gazebo may be slightly different, resembling a house in shape. In this case, you will have to connect individual elements.

No. 15. carport

The design itself is simple, but the difficulties can be associated with a decent size of the canopy, because it must be wide and high enough so that the car can safely hide under it. The frame is assembled with special care, fastened to the ground and to the adjacent wall, if any, covered with a dense awning fabric on top, which will protect the car from the scorching sun and rain. To call this product a handicraft, even the tongue does not turn - this is already a small architectural form.

No. 16. Greenhouse

A small greenhouse is done elementarily. You will need a few pipes, there will also not be very many connections. After the frame is assembled and fixed in the ground, it remains only to cover it with agrofibre. It will be possible to make such a greenhouse in just a couple of hours, and the benefits from it will be enormous.

No. 17. Greenhouse made of plastic pipes

A full-fledged build, of course, is more difficult than a greenhouse. It will take a lot more material, and it will take a lot of time. The size of the greenhouse can be almost any. The procedure is as follows:

From pipes, you can make a frame for a greenhouse of almost any shape, but the arched one remains the most preferable.

No. 18. seedling containers

If in the country every square meter counts, then it's time to implement the idea of vertical gardens. Thus, it is convenient to grow greens and some berries. Scraps of plastic sewer pipes will make excellent containers if you cut holes in them in advance for seedlings and the outflow of excess water. It remains only to fill the soil containers and place the vertical beds one above the other. You can attach them again to the stand of plastic pipes. Some connect the beds with ropes and hang them from the wall - there are many options.

All pipes must be threaded at the end.

1 x 1540 mm;
- 2 x 1000 mm;
- 4 x 930 mm;
- 2 x 880 mm;
- 2 x 530 mm;
- 7 x 350 mm;
- 4 x 120 mm.

In order to connect them together, you will need:

2 couplings;
- 8 tees with internal thread;
- 4 squares of 90 degrees;
- 8 flanges for legs.

Wooden slats are required for the bed:

16x40 mm;
- 10x10x2000mm - 2 pcs. (transverse);
- Wooden slats along the length of the bed, directly for the bed.

Additionally:

Wrench;
- Rubber gloves;
- Colorless varnish.

Manufacturing instructions

Pipeline preparation

Since the galvanized pipes that make up the bed frame will stain bedding and rust over time, protect them with clear varnish. Just do not varnish the threads, otherwise the pipe connection will give you a lot of trouble.

Assembly

Connect the pipes together, gradually moving towards the head of the bed. It is best to immediately attach the legs, so that later you do not suffer with them. After the connection is completed, you can varnish the frame again.

Wooden slats

Place wooden lamellas on a metal frame, distributing them in such a way that the distances between adjacent ones are equal. When each is in its place, turn the structure over so that the boards are on the floor and the metal pipes are above them. Arrange the third tier of this "sandwich" transverse boards and secure them. If they are too long, cut off the excess.

Try

For the legs, pipes with double-sided threads were used, so screw the stainless steel flanges onto the bottom edge so as not to spoil the floor and the floor covering.
The bed turns out to be strong enough, you can not be afraid if children decide to jump on it.

headboard

If you decide to make a headboard, then cover both pipes and wooden boards with colorless varnish.

Original post in English

As a rule, after the replacement or construction of a water supply system, plastic pipes and fittings often remain. Of course, such material is no longer suitable for reassembling communication networks, but it can be used to make various decorative crafts and practical things.

If you wish and have free time, you can make a chair out of polypropylene pipes with your own hands - the assembly technology is very simple and can be done by any home master. Do you want to assemble original furniture, but don't know where to start? We will help you to realize your plans.

The article describes in detail three technologies for the manufacture of various crafts. By following these instructions, you will be able to assemble a high chair, a kitchen stool and a portable fisherman's chair with your own hands.

There is something attractive about furniture created from improvised materials. So, plastic pipes allow you to make designs of ideal geometric shapes. They will add zest to the interior of the room. In addition, the owner of such furniture will have a great chance to show off to his friends a masterpiece he has created with his own hand.

Chairs made of plastic pipes have the following advantages:

ease;
compactness;
strength;
ease of manufacture.

And the most important thing is that they can be built with your own hands, in a relatively short time. This will require a minimum set of tools and materials, and a little patience.

It is necessary to start manufacturing a chair from polypropylene from the choice of product design and its design implementation. At the same time, you need to build on the function that the furniture will perform.

If there are a lot of pipe scraps left, then you can build a chic creative armchair or bar stool from them. To fasten parts, it is not necessary to have an iron for soldering, this can be done using special glue

Having decided on this, they begin to select the parameters of the product: the size of the future structure, its type (collapsible or solid), the method of connecting parts. You need to draw a rough sketch of the future product in order to understand how much and what material will be needed to work.

The design of PVC chairs is limited only by human imagination. To get ideas, you can look through interior design magazines or furniture catalogs. It is not necessary to look only at plastic products, ideas can be gleaned by looking at furniture made of any material.

Stools made of plastic pipes can be placed in the kitchen, country veranda, garage, and just in the yard - they will look stylish and original everywhere.

For trips to barbecue or fishing, you can build folding chairs that are convenient to store and transport when folded, while they do not take up much storage space.

For children, you can make comfortable and bright chairs by covering the frame of polypropylene pipes with a fabric of bright colors.

The process of building a chair

Creating an original chair from plastic pipes is quite within the power of any home craftsman or craftswoman. To work, you will need a minimum set of tools, which is sure to be found in every home and, of course, the remains of polypropylene pipes.

Step 1 - project of the future chair

At the first stage, it is necessary to decide on the purpose of the chair and its design. If you decide to make a bright chair for a child, you should definitely take into account the height of the small owner.

If you plan to use the stool in the kitchen or in the country, in order not to miscalculate with the size, be sure to measure the height of the existing furniture.

For those who first decided to try their hand at this creative and creative work, it may be worth starting with the manufacture of the simplest design - a stool. It does not require a lot of skills and materials, and having coped with this task, you can begin to manufacture more complex structures.

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Cut off a piece of fabric 18 cm wide. It is better to opt for a dense material with a water-repellent impregnation. A piece of tarp might also work.

Using a reinforced thread, sew along the narrow sides of the rectangle so that you get holes for the pipes. If threads are pouring out of the fabric, then it is better to tuck it and stitch it on all sides, but allowances must be taken into account even before the fabric is cut

Good afternoon, evening or even night everyone! It is not always necessary to order original furniture from Belgium, Italy or France. Many solutions are implemented by hand. One of them is a variety of furniture made of polypropylene pipes. Usually, under this concept, various sewer, water and heating pipes are combined. They are made of PVC or polypropylene. Moreover, plastic products have a wide range of applications.

If you buy a set of pipes, choose certain sizes, prepare drawings or come up with something yourself, you can create unique and inimitable pieces of furniture for your home, cottage or garden. I somehow had a chance to make an original rocking chair out of pipes for a kindergarten. He still serves there, although the child has long gone to school.

Reading reviews and watching videos, you can find a wide variety of life hacks that tell you step by step about the manufacture of certain elements. Some are suitable for beginners, while other tasks are only for experienced ones. I will not talk about the technology for creating each product, but I will talk about what can be created from polypropylene pipes.

Connection of elements

Polypropylene or PVC is widely used in bathrooms, kitchens, toilets. But in addition to plumbing tasks, they can serve as an excellent basis for creating original pieces of furniture.

It's quite common to see something like this:

shelves;
awnings;
folding chair;
bunk bed;
stool;
swing;
rocking chair;
racks;
hangers;
whatnot;
garden furniture;
arches, etc.

Looking into your garage or closet, you will surely find a lot of scraps from old plastic pipes that turned out to be superfluous after repair. And for some reason you were in no hurry to throw them away.

I think you just knew that sooner or later you will read this material, and there will be an irresistible desire to make something out of them. But what exactly is still an open question. I would like to start not with what to do, but how to do it.

We are talking about connecting the elements together in the design you need. When using plastic products, you must determine exactly what kind of material it is. The most commonly used are polypropylene and PVC.

If it is a polypropylene pipe, then you will need a special welding machine to connect. I think many people know how much it costs. Buying a device for one-time use is a complete waste of money. It's good that there is a rental service. But even the presence of welding does not allow many home craftsmen to achieve what they want. Working with such devices is difficult, requires special training and solid practice. If there is no experience, and there is nowhere to get a welding machine, look for other ways.

An alternative to welding is the use of glue and fittings. Moreover, in the case of polypropylene, I advise you to give preference to compression fittings.

If it is PVC, then a connection with a socket and rubber seals, glue or fixation with flanges will do.

Examples of homemade furniture

Homemade products based on PVC or polypropylene have a number of objective advantages. Such designs fit perfectly into the interior in the loft style.

In fact, the use of water, heating and sewer pipes is much more extensive than you might imagine. Everything is limited solely by your imagination. Turn on your imagination, look at the photos of finished products, and start creating.

Let's look at some interesting solutions. I can’t cover the whole range of crafts, but I will highlight the designs that attracted my attention the most:

shoe shelves;
hangers;
coffee tables;
chairs;
garden arches;
gazebos;
bed;
carport;
playpen;
shelving.

I will try to briefly describe some of them.

If you have any ideas and developments of your own, be sure to share them in the comments. It will be interesting to know what you managed to create and how difficult the project turned out to be.

Shelves for shoes

An excellent option for using the remaining cut pipes with a large diameter. The following is done. Dimensions are not required, but you will understand the meaning.

The shelf is created like this:

the pipe is cut into equal lengths of about 30 cm;
elements are connected with glue or self-tapping screws;
the required number of sections is made;
segments are decorated or painted;
pipes are laid in several rows and layers;
a structure is created with the required number of compartments;
attached to the wall;
shoes are laid in the section;
if desired, the shelf can be hung or made mobile.

Looks very original. At the same time, the level of practicality is quite high. And you can do it even easier, as shown in the photo. Work for 30 minutes.

Coffee tables and hangers

Let's start with the coffee table. Everything is extremely simple here. You will need to take several pipes, connect them together to make a frame. A sheet of glass is laid on top, or a countertop made of another material. Just think about the size in advance, as well as the design. The design looks best with a glass top.

Now hangers. But here there is no single idea. There are a huge number of hanger options. The easiest is to use one pipe as a base with a stand, from which branches are simply made using a bell or fittings.

Playpen and bed for children

I think the arena of pipes is extremely simple. You just need to decide on the dimensions, first make a frame, and then build up vertical pipes on it. Then the upper crossbar is installed, and the arena is ready.

Polypropylene and PVC allow you to experiment with sizes, dimensions and configurations. From such materials it is easy to make a round and rectangular arena, or to set a more complex shape.

The bed can be single or . Using high-strength pipes with a sufficiently large diameter, you can make a frame, create a comfortable staircase to the second floor, install and even make lamellas for

With PVC pipes. But greenhouses and sheds are far from all that can be made from PVC and aluminum pipes with different diameters. Furniture, decorative items for the home, organizers, shelving, even weapons are beautiful bows of various shapes. People's fantasy is constantly being embodied in new PVC forms, and we have compiled a selection of the most interesting DIY projects for you.

Let's start with homemade furniture made of aluminum and PVC pipes connected with fittings. There are children's furniture and options for adults, cute designs that will fit into any interior, and racks with many shelves.

DIY pipe furniture

1. Low table made of pipes and wood

Table made of pipes and wood

Here is a detailed video tutorial on how to make it.

2. Dining table

Dinner table

This table of three boards and metal pipes can be used as a dining table. A note of industrial style in the design of the room. you can see the manufacturing technology.

3. Large rack made of pipes and wood

Storage rack

Shelving for a spacious pantry or garage is a great solution for storing all sorts of things. And durable and looks great. Read the assembly guide.

4. Shelving for the room

hall rack

TV, audio system, souvenirs and books - everything will fit on this homemade rack. Let's see how to make it.

5. Another rack

Shelving made of metal and wood

The shape of this rack is somewhat unusual, as if it was planned for specific items. Looks cool with paintings, figurines and other content. there is a list of building materials and a story about the manufacture.

6. Coffee table with glass top

Coffee table

The legs of this table are made of bent and painted PVC pipes. As for the countertop, you don't have to make it out of glass, but it certainly looks cooler that way. you will find the manufacturing manual.

7. Aluminum tube bed

Bed with aluminum tube frame

Large bed frame with canopy made of aluminum pipes and fittings. Manufacturing guide.

8. A simpler bed made of pipes and wood

Bed made of pipes and wood

This bed looks simpler, and it's easier to make it. You will need pipes, fittings, wooden "ribs" and a fabrication manual.

9. Canopy over the crib

Canopy over the bed

Anyone can make this simple PVC pipe canopy. It turns out a children's bed with a canopy of tulle.

10. Simple towel rack

Towel dryer

A few PVC pipes and fittings, and the towel dryer is ready.

11. Cute chairs for kids

Chairs for children

These cute chairs are quite possible to make yourself. Frame made of PVC pipes and seat woven from threads. How to braid chairs, you can see.

12. Simple chairs for hiking

Outdoor chairs

Small comfortable chairs for the patio or outdoor trips. Bright furniture will surely appeal to children. How to make such chairs, see.

13. Place to play

Place for games

For kids, you can organize a place to play with a PVC frame.

14. Bar counter in the style of a beach holiday

bar counter

PVC pipes painted to look like bamboo, various attributes like exotic masks and a thatched roof - this bar counter will be a great reminder of exotic hot countries and beach holidays. Read detailed manufacturing instructions.

15. Simple and convenient drawing tablet

PVC tablet

This lightweight drawing tablet is great for homework. You do not need to attach paper to it - the album is placed on a special stand along the bottom edge of the tablet. How to make it, read.