How to Build a Hanging Pot Rack

For homes with a limited floor area, finding storage space can be quite the challenge. This is nowhere more apparent than inside kitchens where small and large pieces of furniture and appliances all vie for a place. Luckily, one solution is literally hanging overhead. The space above floors or counter islands is typically left unused in many kitchens. Maximize this underutilized storage space by installing a hanging pot rack.

You don’t have to be an expert handyman to take on this simple project. In fact, it’s fairly easy to complete the construction in one afternoon. Let our professional craftsmen at Handyman Connection® of Novi show you how.

Materials and Tools

• 1x3x6’ wood board

• 1x2x4’ wood board

• Polyurethane sheet

• #135 15-foot chain with a 340-pound working load limit

• Copper pipe

• S-hooks

• Various nails and screws

• Wood filler and stain

• Clamps, saws, hammers, screwdrivers

• Sandpaper, metal files, steel wool,

• Paintbrushes

Procedures

1. Draw up a simple plan for the main construction. Choose a hardwood material for the boards like oak, pine, or walnut. Your plans will generally determine the cuts you want from your local Handyman Connection when you purchase your materials but, generally speaking, you want to follow the specifications below.

• 2 pieces of side rails
• 3 pieces of support rails
• 2 pieces of end rails
• 9 pieces of ¾ by 10-foot copper pipes

2. Rub the pipes with steel wool to give it some luster. File the ends until smooth before installation.

3. The rails will form a rectangle with 3 support rails nailed or screwed equidistantly and lengthwise in the middle. Drill slots through the middle rails where the copper pipes would go through. The final product would look like a rack with copper pipes secured in place between the side rails and serving as tiers.

4. Sand and stain the rack once finished. Give it time to dry completely before installing.

5. Use the chains to attach the hanging pot rack to the ceiling. The S-hooks would serve as hangers for individual pots and pans.

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