How to Build a Pots & Pans Hanger
An attractive pots and pans hanger not only helps to increase storage space in your kitchen but also doubles as an attractive centerpiece. Be creative when building your rack. You can choose to use any type of material that is sturdy enough to support your pots and pans such as an aluminum pipe or wood. A wooden pots and pans rack is a simple project that you can complete in a day. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Wood (determine the length by size of location and number of pots and pans)
- Screw hooks (one hook for each pot you wish to hang)
- 2 eyebolts
- Chain (determine the length needed to have pots and pans at arms reach when they are hanging)
- Sand paper
- Wood stain
Instructions
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Instructions
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Measure the length of the area that the pots and pans hanger will hang. The length of the wood you need will depend on the space that you have to hang the rack and the amount of pots and pans that you wish to hang. You can purchase lumber from home improvement stores such as Home Depot or Lowe's. Sand the wood and wipe it down with a clean cloth.
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Choose a stain, apply the stain onto the wood according to the manufacturer's instructions and allow to dry. Typically one application of stain should be sufficient. If your desired color is not defined with the first application, add a second coat once the first coat dries. Allow the stain to dry. This will take at least a few hours.
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Add hooks. Take two hooks and screw one towards each end of the wood (these will be where the chain attaches to the ceiling).
Measure your pots and pans and decide where each one will hang. This will give you an idea of how far apart each hook needs to be. On the opposite side of the wood, add hooks for your pots and pans hooks. A pots and pans rack normally has about four to eight hooks, about four to six inches apart.
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Add two ceiling eyebolts into the ceiling joist. Find the ceiling joist by tapping on the ceiling and when you hear a solid sound, you are at the ceiling joist. Attach the chain to the ceiling eyebolts. To determine the length of the chain, measure the length of your pots and pans and make the necessary adjustments to ensure your cookware is within comfortable reach.
After you've adjusted the length of the chain, attach it to the two hooks on the top of the wood.
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Tips & Warnings
For a shiny look, add varnish to your wood.
Never leave tools in reach of children.
