DIY: How to make an Industrial Farmhouse Toilet Paper Holder…
How long a minute is depends on which side of the bathroom door you’re on.
How many of you have watched the show Fixer Upper? I’m sure most of us have seen a show or 50.
There are so many great things about Chip and Joanna’s program, but if you are doing your own fixer upper it can prove a bit disappointing that your home doesn’t change as quickly as theirs. Anyone else?
The reality is a home renovation, especially on a budget, takes a good long while.
We purchased our home back in 2014 and are still plugging away. SOOOOOOOO…..MAAAAANY….PROOOOOJECTS!
In an ideal world, we would have given a right leg loved to remodel both bathrooms. Yeah, with the average cost of remodeling a bathroom $8,000 that would be a big fat hairy NO!
The next best thing, a $100 budget makeover.
Additional posts on this bathroom makeover: Low-Cost Rustic Bathroom Makeover and Updated Bathroom Light Fixture and $100 Room Challenge Rustic Bathroom Cabinets
We were going for a kind of rustic farmhouse feel and so The Mister came up with this industrial farmhouse toilet paper holder:
SUPPLIES
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- 3/4″ X 4″ Threaded Pipe
- 3/4″ X 1″ Threaded Pipe
- Galvanized Flange
- 3/4 Elbow
- 3/4 Cap
- 4 Screws
- Pipe Wrench
- Screwdriver or Drill
|DID YOU SEE THIS PAINTED FARMHOUSE BATHROOM FLOOR? JUST WOW|
INSTRUCTIONS
- Screw cap onto 3/4″ X 4″ threaded pipe.
- On the other end of the threaded pipe screw the elbow piece on.
- Screw 3/4X 1″ into the other side of the elbow.
- Use a pipe wrench to tighten the pieces down to prevent the toilet paper from spinning while in use. 😉
- Screw flange on 1″ pipe – but do not tighten down.
- Hold put together toilet paper holder onto cabinet to determine where holes will be. (The reason you want to put on the flange and take it off is so you can see the entire holder on your cabinet/wall to determine the best placement.)
- Remove the flange and using two of the four screws fasten flange to wall or cabinet.
- Attach the preassembled unit from step 5 to flange to determine the position of the pipe on the wall/cabinet (you want it straight rather than down so the roll won’t fall off..hahaha). NOTE – Depending on the where the pipe gets tight in the flange will determine the position of the flange on the cabinet. You may need to rotate the flange so the pipe is the correct position when tight.
- Once the flange is in the right position use the remaining screws to attach the holder.
THRIFTY STYLE TEAM
Each month we gather with a bunch of super talented bloggers sharing thrifty projects – Thrifty Style Team. This month the challenge was to share a project from the guys in honor of Father’s Day and all the wonderful things they make, create, and do.
Let’s hear it for the boys and see what other projects were made from the Thrifty Style Team’s fellows…
- BIRDHOUSE MAKEOVER by Redhead Can Decorate
- HOW TO MAKE A COLD FRAME by Hearth & Vine
- DIY BARN DOORS by DIY Beautify
- OUR NEW HEADBOARD by 2 Bees in a Pod
- DIY HANGING LAMP FROM THRIFTY FINDS by Chatfield Court
- AFFORDABLE DIY SHIPLAP WALLS by The Creek Line House
- HOW TO BUILD A WALL MOUNTED PLATE RACK by I Should Be Mopping the Floor
- THE MAN BEHIND THE NAIL GUN by Duke Manor Farm
- THRIFTY DIY LADDER CHANDELIER by What Meegan Makes
- THRIFTY REBAR BARBED BIRD HOUSE by Bliss Ranch
- REFURBISHED WOODEN STOOL by Cottage at the Crossroads
- WOOD AMERICAN FLAG by The DIY Village
- INDUSTRIAL FARMHOUSE TOILET PAPER HOLDER by Salvaged Sister & Mister
or this one…
I much prefer a man who can build with pipe than smoke from it! And having a proper place for that important “roll” is a very important thing when you are on the inside.
Haha! Too funny!
OMG – we love that quote. Especially thinking of being on the side of the door…and there isn’t any TP LOL. Kudos to another great thrifty project!
Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod recently posted…Our New Headboard – Thrifty Style Team Father’s Day Edition
Thank you! I was happy with how it turned out
No joke, I need this! My kids are always breaking our TP holders. This might give them a good run for their money .. punks. Pinning so we can make this too!
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Haha! Well, hopefully if you try it it is indestructible.
The mister totally rocked this TP holder! I’ve never watched an episode of Chip & J. Isn’t that crazy, lol! I do shop their line at Target though! Does that count?
Thanks…He really did. That is crazy…it’s a fun and hilarious show
Ha! This is too cool! I love the industrial look! Nicely done! I hope you all have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend! xoxo
Thank you Kristi. It was a fun project.
We’re kind of project twins right now! We’re doing a little low-cost bathroom update right now too AND we just installed a new toilet paper holder this week. Mind you, it’s just a regular ol’ toilet paper holder from the hardware store, so it’s nowhere near as clever as this one, but I was still pretty pleased with it. Progress is progress! 🙂 I love your creativity on this one and I’m having a definite “Why didn’t I think of that?” moment right now!
Courtenay @ The Creek Line House recently posted…How to Test Soil pH Levels
thank you Courtenay!
Oh, I could have used this idea a few months ago when we were turning a small bedroom into a half bath! Could not find a holder that I liked anywhere! I needed a copper one to match the faucet. I could have just spray painted one like this!!!
Oh bummer…yes, spraying it would’ve worked perfectly
Love it! What a super creative idea!
Thank you Laura. It worked perfect
I love this rustic, study style! It looks fabulous in your home and coordinates with your vintage taste. Tom did an incredible job.
Meegan recently posted…Thrifty DIY Ladder Chandelier
THank you Meegan….he did do a great job!
Looks great! We used those pipes for ourselves in our kitchen! Will need to post that some day!
Thank you Maria!
This is such a neat idea! I love that it makes something that we use everyday into something so cool!
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Thank you Sam!