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Make pvc sheet look like metal.
Polyvinyl chloride is a plastic used to create pipes and sheets.
But the dowel rods at your local hardware store stop at 1 1 4 in diameter and turning longer larger pieces isn t practical.
This fun tiki bar is built with pvc piping made to look like bamboo.
I started with two plastic bins that looks like lockers baskets and a plastic bucket all from the dollar store.
We do however have access to wood pvc and spray paint.
What i m going to do in this tutorial is as the title implies teach you how to make nearly anything look like metal.
May 13 2013 typically pvc pipe is unattractive as part of home decor.
So i found an inexpensive solution.
If you re building a set an installation or props it might be helpful to have a ready source of wooden poles of decent diameter.
Using pvc piping and a genius painting technique.
However in the case of a finished basement or challenging home improvement project sometimes you just can t hide the pvc.
I hope you enjoyed learning how to paint pvc pipe to look like metal.
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Paint ordinary plastic bins to look like vintage metal.
Not to mention that as a costumer i can speak from personal experience when i say that things made of brass are.
However in the case of a finished basement or challenging home improvement project sometimes you just can t hide the pvc.
Pvc pipes are often a less expensive option than metal pipes but the look of the pvc pipe might not be appropriate for your project.
If you like pipe projects check out my other pipe projects.
How to make a faux metal desk organizer out of cardboard.
This can especially come in handy in steampunk as most of us don t have the ability to machine brass.
Use a chrome spray paint on your pvc pipe to give your pipes a metal appearance.
Create this tiki bar for your next get together using pvc pipes and an easy faux painting technique.
I would love to see your pipe projects too.
Second is the corrosive nature of pvc.
The versatile and functional material is generally best kept hidden in basements and behind walls.