Upcycle Vintage Spigot Handles Into a Trendy Towel Rack
Old spigot handles are repurposed to make this charming towel rack that brings function and personality to any bathroom.
![Spigot Handle Towel Rack Spigot Handle Towel Rack](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/10/18/0/original_Marian-Parsons-bathroom-faucet-handle-towel-rack-beauty-vert-wide.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1476799861448.webp)
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Materials Needed
- 1x4 pine board cut to desired length (ours was cut to 42”)
- desired paint or stain
- 2” angled-sash paintbrush
- 120-grit sandpaper
- 5) 2” self-boring wood screws and matching driver bit
- 10) 1/4” washers
- 5) 1/4’ x 3/8” x 3/4” steel spacers
- 5 old spigot handles
- drill
- measuring tape
- pencil
- hardware for hanging towel rack
Paint Board
Paint or stain board in desired finish (Image 1). Lightly sand, if necessary, to smooth out finish (Image 2).
![Paint or stain board in desired finish.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/10/18/0/original_Marian-Parsons-bathroom-faucet-handle-towel-rack-step1a.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1476799867053.webp)
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![Lightly sand the board, if necessary, to smooth out finish.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/10/18/0/original_Marian-Parsons-bathroom-faucet-handle-towel-rack-step1b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1476799846051.webp)
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Determine Hook Placement
Find center point of board with a measuring tape and mark with pencil. Evenly space out remaining 4 hooks, making sure marks are evenly spaced from top to bottom as well. Tip: On a 42” board, the hooks were placed every 7 inches.
![Step 2: Determine Hook Placement Spigot Handle Towel Rack](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/10/18/0/original_Marian-Parsons-bathroom-faucet-handle-towel-rack-step2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1476799796928.webp)
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Create Spigot Hooks
To create hooks out of the spigot handles, assemble in the following order – place washer on top of steel spacer and set spigot handle on top of that. Thread screw through a second washer and insert through spigot handle, first washer and steel spacer (Image 1). Place screw tip on pencil mark and drive self-boring screw in with a drill (Image 2). Repeat with four other spigot handles.
![To create hooks out of the spigot handles, assemble in the following order – place washer on top of steel spacer and set spigot handle on top of that. Thread screw through a second washer and insert through spigot handle, first washer, and steel spacer.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/10/18/0/original_Marian-Parsons-bathroom-faucet-handle-towel-rack-step3a.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1476799775902.webp)
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![Place screw tip on pencil mark and drive self-boring screw in with a drill. Repeat with four other spigot handles. Hang on wall by nailing or screwing into studs or by installing d-rings on back of board.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/10/18/0/original_Marian-Parsons-bathroom-faucet-handle-towel-rack-step3b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1476799823538.webp)
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Hang on Wall
Hang completed towel rack on wall by nailing or screwing through board into studs or by installing D-rings on back of board.
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