How to Make a Coat Rack Out of Door Knobs

If you're looking for something to bring a touch of whimsy and some old-fashioned charm to your home, get some door knobs. A collection of old vintage door knobs from thrift shops and salvage yards can be converted into a stylish but functional coat rack. Mount the door knobs to put them on display and use them to hold your coats, hats and purses. It's unexpected touches such as a door-knob coat rack that imbues your home with personality.

Wood board or salvaged trim
Jigsaw (optional)
Fine grit sand paper
Paint or stain
Paint brush
Dummy spindles
Door plates or rosettes
Pencil
Screws
Screwdriver
Silicone adhesive

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the wall to determine the width you want your coat rack. Obtain a solid wood board -- either a new piece from a lumber yard or an old piece from a salvage yard. If the board is too long for your wall, cut it with a jigsaw.
- 2
  Lay the board on a table. Sand the board smooth with a fine-grit sandpaper. Paint or stain the board to a color that complements your decor, and let it dry.
- 3
  Place some dummy spindles on the board, and space them out. Lay the door plates or rosettes over the dummy spindles so the spindles protrude through the holes. Slip the door knobs over the spindles.
- 4
  Arrange the door knobs on the board until you are satisfied with their placement. Make pencil marks to note where you want the plates to go.
- 5
  Remove the knobs and the plates, and mark exactly where the dummy spindles will go.
- 6
  Put screws into the holes in the base of the spindles and screw them into the board. Put the plate or rosette over the spindle and screw it into the board.
- 7
  Apply a silicone adhesive to the spindles. Slip the door knobs on them to secure them. Once the adhesive sets, your door-knob coat rack is ready for use.

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