How to Make Stylish DIY Wooden Door Pulls For Your Closet
Creating your own wooden door pulls is a quick and easy project that can add a unique touch to your home decor. With just a few materials and simple steps, you can make stylish door pulls for about six dollars each. Here's how I made mine.
How to make wooden door pulls
Tools and materials
- 5/8 inch dowel rod
- Two 1/2 inch copper tee fittings
- Spray paint (color of your choice)
- Wood stain (your preferred shade)
- Saw
- Glue
- Drill
- Screws
- Sandpaper
1. Cut the Dowel Rods:
First, I cut my 5/8 inch dowel rod into three pieces: two at 2 inches each and one at 12 inches. These pieces will form the main parts of the door pulls.
2. Prepare the Copper Tees:
Next, I took the 1/2-inch copper tee fittings and spray-painted them. You can choose any color that matches your decor. I chose a metallic shade to give it a modern look.
3. Stain the Dowel Rods:
After the paint dried on the copper tees, I stained the dowel rods. This adds a nice finish and enhances the wood's natural beauty. Allow the stain to dry completely before moving to the next step.
4. Assemble the Door Pulls:
I glued the two 2-inch dowel pieces into the ends of one copper tee fitting to create the handle's base. Then, I glued the 12-inch dowel piece into the middle of the other copper tee fitting. This longer piece will be the handle itself.
5. Attach the Pulls to the Door:
To attach the pulls to the door, I added a half-inch piece of dowel in the back of each copper tee. I drilled a hole through the door where I wanted to place the pull. Then, I inserted screws through the door into the half-inch dowel pieces to secure the handles.
And that's it! With these simple steps, I created my own wooden door pulls that add a custom touch to my doors. This project is not only easy but also budget-friendly. Comment below if you make your own drawer pulls.
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