Let’s face it – hanging a coat on a hook is faster and easier than putting it on a hanger and then into a closet. Not only does hanging a coat rack save time in the long run but these handy tools also free up more space in your closets. If you are thinking about hanging a coat rack on a wall, this is not a hard thing to do. In fact, some coat racks can even be put up without using nails as long as they are not too heavy.
Although making your own coat rack is a great DIY project, you can also find many available online and in stores. Having a ready-made one will save you a lot of time, and it won’t be hard to find one to match your decor. Many will come with their own mounting hardware too.
Artsy Chicks Rule also has a mounted coat rack plan, and this one has five hooks and a shelf on top. To make a 4 1/2-inch-long version, use one piece of 2 x 10-inch wood, one piece of 1 x 6-inch wood, a piece of 3-inch crown molding, wood glue, a nail gun and a small trim piece. It can be finished with caulk and paint, and it should take you about half a day to complete it.
There are many different wall-mounted coat rack plans online, including Family Handyman’s flip-down version. To build this, you will need nails, a drill press, saws, a nail gun, a 1 x 7-inch board, a dowel and keyhole hangers. If you already have the tools, it will cost you about $10 to make this coat rack. The plans can be adjusted for different-size racks.
Old House Web suggests always hanging something heavy, like a coat rack, by attaching it directly to the studs whenever doing so is possible. First, use a stud finder to identify the location of the studs and mark these spots with a pencil. Then, use a tape measure and pencil to measure and mark the distance between the rack’s mounting holes. Finally, the wall should be marked in the place where the coat rack is to be hung.
Using a level, make two horizontal pencil marks that intersect the vertical ones; this will leave you with two plus signs. Drill holes here with a drill fitted with a 1/4-inch bit and then tap drywall anchors into each. Pick up the coat rack, match the anchors with the mounting holes and drill 2-inch wood screws into each.
Some coat racks can weigh as much as 20 pounds, so you want to make sure they are mounted securely. For instance, the Dseap heavy-duty coat rack is made from stainless steel, so it is important to hang it the right way. Follow the Dseap coat rack instructions carefully and you should have no problems with it. Most coat racks like this also come with manuals to help homeowners with the installation.