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April 29, 2014

DIY Industrial Paper Towel Holder

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The other night, we ate Famous Dave’s BBQ had they had these Industrial Paper Towel Holders on each of the tables. I instantly fell in love and thought they would look perfect in my industrial kitchen. So naturally, like any DIYer, I made them.

DIY Industrial Paper Towel Holder


Industrial Paper Towel Holder Tutorial

 I cut a piece of scrap wood and picked up some plumbing hardware and made my own. Seriously, they are SO easy!

DIY Industrial Paper Towel Holder! Made from wood and plumbing pipes.

Supplies:

8X8 Piece of Wood

220 Grit Sand Paper

Minwax Dark Walnut Stain

Satin Polyurethane

1/2″ Galvanized Floor Flange

1/2″ X 12″ Galvanized Pipe

1/2″ Tee Fitting

(4) 0.75-in Screws

Sand down using 220 grip paper

Start by cutting a piece of 1″ wood into a 8X8″ square and sand it with 220 grit sand paper. Sand until smooth and gently round the corners.

Wood stained in Dark Walnut

Give it a coat of Minwax Dark Walnut (my favorite!). I always prefer to apply my stain with a soft cloth. I think it gets better coverage.

Let it dry and then apply a coat of satin polyurethane to seal and project the wood.

Industrial Paper Towel Holder Tutorial

Find the center of the piece of wood and screw down the Floor Flange.

Screw in the Pipe and then top it off with the Tee Fitting.

Industrial Paper Towel Holder made from scrap wood and plumbing pipes via @tarynatddd

DIY Paper Towel Holder

DIY Industrial Paper Towel Holder! Made from wood and plumbing pipes.

It feels so good to get a little organized in the kitchen! I have just a few more projects left and then I’m ready to share 5,000 tutorials (ok, maybe not that many but it feels like it!).

I originally shared this post on The 36th Avenue. 

 

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About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.

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  1. Breanna says

    April 30, 2014 at 5:56 am

    This is amazing!! I’m sure the Famous Dave’s one has nothing on yours! :)

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  2. Selene Galindo says

    April 30, 2014 at 7:50 am

    Totally swooning over this!!! You did a great job on coming up with something so useful and unique!! Pinned :)

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  3. JaneEllen says

    April 30, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    Awesome paper towel holder. I remember that on tables. Bet that puppy won’t topple over when you yank some towels in a hurry to clean up a mess. Great fantastic job there gal. You’re pretty durned handy to have around. I’m not allowed to use the tools, hubs thinks I might cut something vital off or break his tools.
    Happy week Pinning

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  4. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says

    May 1, 2014 at 6:28 am

    So creative! Love the style!

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  5. Sharon says

    May 1, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    I love it when inspiration strikes! You did a fabulous job of creating the industrial look…love it!

    Reply
  6. bridget b. @ 623designs says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:40 am

    This is great. I am definitely pinning this to try in my kitchen.

    Reply
  7. Melinda @Home.Made.Interest says

    May 30, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Stopping by from THE PARTY BUNCH LINK PARTY. I absolutely adore this and looks easy enough that I could even make it :) Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  8. maria kitching says

    May 31, 2014 at 1:12 am

    This looks great

    Reply
  9. Syl says

    May 1, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    Did you prep the metal pieces, such as a degreaser or clear coat?

    Reply
  10. Jen says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:56 am

    I have this project going! I am excited my first DIY. I have never sanded or stained before cant wait to see how it comes out :) Figure I will start small and work my way up! Waiting for the Poly to dry then I will be putting together. Thank you for posting all of these awesome DIYs!! I am def going to be doing a lot of them lol

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      July 1, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      Awesome! I’m so excited you are getting your hands dirty with your first project! Have fun!

      Reply

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