IN lately PVC products are used in great demand. Firstly, due to the wide variety of designs, secondly, accessibility, and thirdly, such items can be made independently.

This article will tell you how to make a table using PVC pipes. A door is used as a tabletop, so our table will be very large.

Selection of materials

1. Hollow or solid. First of all, it depends on what the table will be used for. If you do not plan on heavy work on it, you do not need to use particularly durable materials. If you need stability, purchase a solid door or a ready-made countertop; the latter option will cost more. Keep in mind that a solid door is much heavier than a hollow one.

2. What kind of fastenings will be required? Firstly, desktop plugs, secondly, cross-shaped and T-shaped connectors. For greater savings, instead of using the latter, you can solder the pipes. Please note that with connectors the tables will look more aesthetically pleasing.

3. Select pipes. You need to look for them in a plumbing supply store; of course, there are also special furniture ones, but they will cost more in price. These tubes are stronger and will last longer.

Preparation

We will need the following tools:

• hacksaw/miter saw for cutting pipe
• hammer drill/screwdriver to attach the legs to the tabletop
• 15 1.251.5 threaded screws
• PVC cement or small screws for strength

Prepare materials:

• 5 each end and table caps
• 4 each cross-shaped, T-shaped regular and T-shaped four-way connectors
• pipe sections: 5 x 7.5 cm, 10 x 30 cm, 4 x 50 cm, 4 x 75 cm.

Plugs and fastenings can be purchased both at plumbing stores and furniture store. The latter will cost more, but have more long term services. You can purchase plumbing pipes and furniture fixtures as all sizes are compatible.

Frame assembly

For convenience, the table legs are located on 3 sides of the table and are connected by 2 horizontal bars for rigidity. First we assemble each side separately, then we connect them together.

Important! First we assemble it without cement so that we can fix it, then we disassemble it and fix it. After treating PVC with cement, the elements can no longer be separated. To secure it, you need to cover it with cement. inner side mounting holes or plugs, insert the pipe and press for 30 seconds.

1. Let's start from the narrow side. We connect in series a 30-centimeter pipe, a T-shaped mount, another similar pipe and mount, a 7.5-centimeter piece and a table plug.

2. We repeat the same thing, only we use four-sided fasteners instead of conventional ones.

3. We fasten the resulting legs with 50-centimeter pipes

4. The second narrow side is completely symmetrical to the first

5. For the last side, we will repeat point 1, but instead of T-shaped ones, we will take cross-shaped connectors.

6. Insert 75 cm pipes into the holes of the connectors

7. Connect the sides to the back. The frame is ready.

Completing the build

The last thing to do is attach the countertop. The task becomes more complicated if you choose a hollow door. Its design consists of wooden slats and cavities filled with cardboard, foam, or not filled at all. We cannot determine where the strips are, so if the door is filled with cardboard, we will use screw drivers.

First, let's turn the door over front side down. Place the frame with the table caps down and install it in the center. Mark where the holes should be. Using a hammer drill or screwdriver, tighten the screws.

If you get into a cavity (the screw goes in easily), insert a screwdriver. Increase the hole depth if necessary. If you hit the bar (the screw fits tighter), then everything is in order. Now remove all the screws and install PVC construction and secure it.

Our table is ready. Now it can be painted or varnished. This will extend the service life, because waterproof paints, varnishes and other coatings will protect the table from unnecessary dirt.

IN present moment many people have PVC pipes in their households. If you have already become tired of them, then under no circumstances should you even think about throwing them away and replacing them with others. They have a whole host of advantages.

First of all, one cannot fail to note the pleasant white. It is perfect for creating interesting products. In addition, you can use the most common glue to hold the elements together. If you don’t glue everything, then it’s even worse. You will receive a kind of LEGO constructor. consider interesting ideas, which you might like. You can think for yourself what you will do, just show your imagination.

Just look at high chair, pictured below. Surely you will want to build it. The temptation is very great.

You can easily make a folding chair from one pipe. It is ideal for a picnic.

Do you want everything to look organic? Then simply create a set of several chairs and a table from the same pipes.

A children's bunk bed would also be great. But you need to choose pipes optimal diameter so that the load is distributed.

If you have a dog at home, then you can create a bed for it too. You just need to take into account the weight and size of the dog.

From 1/3 or 1/2 pipes you can make very good stand for your laptop.

Want to get a good laundry basket? Then just make it out of pipes. You just need to make calculations according to your needs. Just look how stylish it looks.

You can do bigger things. In particular, hanging swing, where you can have a great time at the dacha.

There are only remnants from PVC pipes? Then you can simply add a bottom to them and store pens, pencils and much more. It all looks very creative.

Plastic pipes are one of the most popular materials for crafts. And this is quite natural: they are publicly available, inexpensive, cutting and installation do not require special skills or special equipment.

DIY crafts made from plastic pipes will look especially harmonious in the countryside. We share the selection fresh ideas, which motivate creative experiments.

1. Water procedures

On a hot summer day, you really want to cool off at the dacha, quickly and conveniently. A shower made of plastic pipes will help with this. A watering hose must be attached to a plastic structure with holes. All that remains is to turn on the water and enjoy the pleasant coolness.

2. Comfortable seating

The more plastic pipes included in the design of a chair or chaise lounge, the more weight it will be able to withstand. If you need a high chair for a child, then a minimum number of pipes is enough, and the seat can be made of thick fabric. It is better to make a chaise longue for an adult entirely from plastic.

3. Air beds

Even the most ordinary walls country house, made from nondescript building blocks, will transform hanging flower beds. Even a child can make such crafts from plastic pipes for the dacha. Pipes with holes, plugs covering their sides, and metal fasteners are all you need to make unusual flower beds.

4. Drying things quickly is easy

It’s worth spending a little time and you can make a compact clothes dryer from plastic pipes. Such a product will weigh very little, so it can be easily placed in the most illuminated place on the site.

5. To make strawberries taste better than your neighbors'

It often happens that strawberries grown in the usual way - in the garden - ripen unevenly and can even rot. After all, the sun may not reach one side of it at all, since often the fruits lie on the ground or are under the leaves. Will help solve the problem vertical bed from a piece of plastic pipe large diameter. Strawberries, like a climbing plant, will definitely find a way out - through the holes in the plastic.

6. Plastic fence

Create an external fence separating the street from personal plot, from plastic pipes - perhaps not best idea. But using them to protect an animal enclosure or another area of ​​the dacha is a reasonable decision. To make this mini-fence look like a real one, paint it with silver paint.

7. A fabulous place for friendly gatherings

It’s easy to assemble an unusual gazebo from pipes, which will surely become a favorite place for country holiday. Stretch ropes between the pipes and plant under them climbing plants, for example, ivy. When he grows up, it will be pleasant to be in the gazebo even on a sunny day. To make the gazebo look more picturesque, use brown pipes.

8. Efficient watering system

Water the lawn or other large area at the dacha is not the most exciting activity. A garden irrigation system made from plastic pipes will help you get rid of it. Simply run a water hose to several connected sections and turn on the water. If you make the holes small, you get a system drip irrigation.

9. Simple and mobile greenhouse

Thin pipes become the main material for making a greenhouse. The main advantage of such a garden craft made from plastic pipes is its mobility. Upon completion summer season The greenhouse can be easily disassembled and re-installed the next time in any chosen location.

10. Fencing for the terrace

A small plastic fence for the terrace will show that the owners of the dacha are not expecting guests at this time. In addition, you can make a regular fence from sections of plastic pipes. To make it look more impressive, paint the plastic in a bright color.

11. Flowerbed vertically

Growing seedlings is quite a troublesome task. A flower bed made of plastic pipes will help make this process more organized and convenient. If you spend a little more time, you can supply water to it, and then the process of watering the seedlings will become automated. It is enough to make holes in the bottom of the containers in which the plants are planted.

12. Fun swing

Plastic pipes with ropes holding the swing will become convenient handrails. The manufacturing process for such a swing is quite simple. Eight pieces of pipe with holes, rope and a board are all you need to make them.

13. For lovers of outdoor activities

Active recreation, in which all family members participate, is an excellent option for spending time in the country. Both adults and children will be captivated by the game of football. Finding the ball won’t be difficult, it’s just a matter of looking behind the goal. They can be assembled from plastic pipes. You will also need a piece of any mesh.

Flower stand.

Decorate your terrace or veranda flowering plants - great idea. But carrying out many pots and placing them in different places can become a tedious task. A flower stand made of plastic pipes will help solve the problem. It weighs very little, so rearranging it if necessary is very easy.

16. Laconic flower pots

Identical flower pots will make the interior of a country house more stylish and cozy. If you don’t want to spend extra money, you can make them from equal sections of plastic pipe. As a bottom flower pots plugs for PVC pipes protrude. They just need to be put on one of the edges.

17. To feel like a knight

Depending on the type, some pipes are quite easy to bend. This is possible if the product is of small diameter and made of flexible plastic. If you cannot bend the pipe, you can heat it slightly. For example, construction hairdryer or over an open flame.

After construction and renovation, there is always a lot of waste left, most of which has nowhere to be disposed of. However, some garbage is not at all useless - for example, from plastic water pipes you can make a simple one with your own hands comfortable furniture, which will organically fit into the industrial interior of the home.

At the dacha, such household items are good because they are easy to assemble and disassemble, and due to their small mass, they are not difficult to move from place to place.

Advantages of plastic crafts

Is it worth bothering with PVC pipes if you can buy simple furniture in any store? Of course it’s worth it, because it will not only bring satisfaction from working with your own hands, but will also make life easier.

Products from polypropylene pipes have many advantages:

1. Do-it-yourself assembly takes little time and does not require much effort - even a young mother or even a teenager can handle the job.
2. Furniture items made from plastic pipes are very light, which will not cause difficulties when rearranging.
3. Rigidity – pipes can withstand quite high loads.
4. Resistance to aggressive conditions, thanks to which products can be safely placed outdoors.
5. Wide space for design ideas– it’s easy to make simple chairs from PVC summerhouse, a small wardrobe, a children's bed or playhouse for kids.
6. Low cost - if a young family is just getting on its feet, you can avoid spending money on expensive furniture and assemble it yourself from polypropylene water pipes available to everyone.

What will you need to make furniture?

Assembling PVC furniture with your own hands is not at all difficult - you will need a minimum set of tools, basic skills in working with them and a little creativity. The result will definitely be comfortable chairs, armchairs, shelves and even tables - the range of possible products is limited only by your imagination.

The assembly process will not take more than an hour for every subject - and this includes design. By the way, to quickly figure out how to shape this or that piece of furniture, you can see a variety of photographs on our website plastic products. For example, the photo above shows a very convenient and stylish rack for books and magazines, and when complemented with flat shelves, other items can be placed on it.

Minimum set necessary tools is:

• roulette;
• marker;
• hacksaw for metal.

Other items that can be found at any summer resident may also be useful - a file for smoothing cuts of plastic pipes, a drill, a soldering iron. But, for example, a level is not needed - all the parts, as when assembling ordinary water pipes, will be connected with special fittings - it will not be possible to deviate from the desired angle no matter how much you want. Because of this feature of PVC products, separate fasteners - screws or glue - are not needed.

Important: despite the fact that working with products made from polypropylene pipes is very safe, you should use protective equipment - goggles and gloves.

Furniture assembly process

IN general outline assembling household items from polypropylene pipes is no different from any other work with this material. You should develop a project for the future product, select PVC pipes of suitable length and diameter, and you can begin assembling it yourself.

Let's look at the technology using the example of assembly simple chair for a dacha - like the one in the photo above. The process will consist of just a few steps:

1. Pipes of suitable size are selected; If you don’t find any, you can saw off the excess from plastic elements that are too long.
2. Using suitable fittings and a soldering iron, the frame of the product is assembled.
3. A soft seat will increase the comfort of using the chair. To make it, you need to take a suitable piece of not too thick plywood, put a square of foam rubber on top of it, which is then covered thick fabric. It must be larger than the plywood so that the edges can be stapled under the seat.
4. The seat is fixed to the frame with self-tapping screws.
5. If the furniture is still not comfortable enough, you can make a soft back in the same way.

Of course, the chair can have almost any shape. If you take PVC pipes larger diameter and bend them with blowtorch, after attaching it to the legs from below, you can get a rocking chair. By extending the seat, you can get a comfortable and waterproof chaise lounge made of plastic pipes that you don’t have to constantly dry.

Other pieces of furniture are assembled in a similar way - clothes dryers, laptop stands, table frames and much more. The design can be very different, and you can improve it a little by painting the resulting product. For this, it is best to use acrylic paint - it looks bright, has many shades and does not deteriorate when cleaning furniture.

Plastic items without fittings

There is no need to make crafts from water pipes in such an industrial style. You can come up with products that will have no less functionality, but for assembly you will not need either fittings or a soldering iron.

So, from pipe scraps different diameters you can make a convenient organizer for various small things - stationery and similar useful things. To do this, PVC pipes are cut at an angle and the cut end is screwed to a board that can be fixed to the wall. You can simply place the pipes on the table surface - in any case it will turn out very convenient device, as in the photo above.

In the same way, you can make design details of almost any piece of furniture. There are great options for plastic beds and coffee tables – large number polypropylene pipes of the same or different diameters are fastened close to each other, and on top of them a rigid sheet of plywood or other flat material is laid under the mattress, and in the case of a table, you can immediately install the tabletop. One of the options for such a bed is in the photo below.

Interesting coffee table made of 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 remain different lengths. 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 beds made of polypropylene pipes and armchairs will become the main accent in the bedroom interior, without burdening family budget. If you use your creative imagination, you can create cabinets, a huge number of storage options 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 and various portable structures will be useful. 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 at the dacha

Furniture made from plastic pipes, made by yourself, has a number of advantages.

1. 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.
2. The products have a rigid, stable design that can withstand heavy loads.
3. 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.
4. PVC pipes are resistant to moisture and aggressive environments, 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.
5. A huge number of useful things can be made from such material. The only limitation is the imagination and imagination of the master.
6. Low material cost.
7. The ability to create items with an original author's design that cannot be purchased in a store.

DIY children's bed made from PVC pipes for babies

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 will not necessarily be furniture made of 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 has been 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, maintaining new uniform after cooling. Sometimes it is easier to bend the frame rather than assemble it using pieces of pipes and fittings.

Plastic pipes different 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);

Large diameter polyethylene pipes, 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 is operational characteristics 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. Optimal price-quality ratio for creating furniture designs have PVC pipes.

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. By appearance they can also be distinguished. 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

1. Study of design.
2. Drawing up a product installation diagram, selecting fasteners.
3. Preparation of elements (cutting pipes of the required length and quantity).
4. Installation of the frame using fittings, glue or soldering.
5. Preparation additional elements designs.
6. Assembly of the entire product and strength control.
7. 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.

1. Coloring finished product or him individual parts acrylic paint. There are many different colors and shades available for free sale. It looks bright and handles cleaning well.
2. Decorative self-adhesive film - too 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.
3. Drilling round or shaped slots adds originality. This decoration method is suitable for glasses, lamps, and mirror frames.
4. Painting or carving on the surface will decorate many items made from plastic pipes.
5. Unique crafts are obtained by combining plastic with elements made of tin or plexiglass.

Examples of exclusive coffee tables with a base made of plastic pipes

With a little effort and imagination you can create inexpensively and quickly new interior V country house or yard, organize a convenient comfortable space. 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 items, made from pipes with your own hands, cause 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

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