Make A Fun DIY Stenciled Coat Rack (For Kids?)

Why not encourage your kids to hang up their stuff by providing them with a fun coat rack hung at their level! You may even have the supplies for this project hanging around collecting dust, like I did! And in case you’re wondering, I really am not all that handy, it’s just that I couldn’t find anything to buy (at a reasonable price) that would look great in this cute little yellow toy/catch-all room just off the kitchen!

And no, it doesn’t usually look like this, but the mess was obscuring the beauty of the project, so I had to dispose of it (throw it in a corner behind me, namely) as you can well imagine! And yes, the bags made from woven plastic strips are great, I got them in Seattle years ago!

You’ll  Need:

• a piece of plywood, wood or even laminated partical board of some kind that’s the right size for your needs, or even old drawer fronts would be great for this project!
• formica edging tape, for a very finished look if using plywood
• paint suitable for wood, I used enamel semi-gloss
• a paint brush or mini roller
• hooks, any assortment is fun, or all the same if you prefer
• a stencil
• craft paint for your stencil, and a stencil brush or piece of dense foam to apply paint to stencil
• varnish, either spray or brush-on for a top coat to protect your stenciled pattern
• an electric drill for attaching hooks to boards, (you could use a regular screwdriver if working with solid wood that’s not too hard) and a handy neighbor to attach the racks to the wall!

How To:

1. Paint your base pieces, and set aside to dry overnight. If you are using something that is already covered in a laminate of some kind, you’ll need to use special paint suited to formica, which is available as a base coat in white.
2. Apply your stenciled pattern (see my other posts about stenciling here) and set aside to dry
3. Apply a coat of varnish, acrylic or oil based, spray or paint-on, whichever suits you, or whichever you happen to have on hand
4. Apply formica strips to edges if applicable, using manufacturers instructions. The brand I used was pre-glued and I applied it with heat, namely an iron!
5. Carefully mark holes for placement of hooks (measure!) and attach hooks with a screwdriver or screwdriver attachment on your power drill
6. Attach coat racks to wall at the right level for your needs, and enjoy!
7. Take photos and share them with us here, it would make us so proud!

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