Wait until the hardware for the doorknobs has been installed before adding a.
How to make a coat rack with old door knobs. Prepare the board by lightly sanding it. I had six knobs and their matching rosette backplates. Adjust the placement of the knobs to get a general idea for the spacing. Apply the first coat of stain or paint if refinishing or antiquing the board.
I used a piece of hardwood about 23 inches long and 8 inches wide. Set the door knobs across the face of the board or other item for the base of the coat rack. With only a small piece of wood and a few doorknobs you can create a beautiful antique inspired coat rack for your home. Supplies to make your own coat rack with knobs piece of wood new or reclaimed decorative knobs hobby lobby has a huge selection so does d.
Select and prepare a wood backing for the coat rack knobs a piece of decorative molding a weathered barn board a distressed length of wood. I have a coat closet two in fact but after a long day at work i hate messing with hangers. You ll need at least a. A length of hardwood this size might cost around.
You can use any species and size of wood you like. Try out the doorknobs on the front of the backing. All i needed was a nice old board to mount them on.