How to Make a Ceiling Mounted Clothes Drying Rack
Are you wanting a practical but beautiful alternative to the traditional dryer in your house? Try this easy step-by-step DIY ceiling-mounted clothes drying rack. It truly makes doing laundry so much more enjoyable!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Active Time35 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: linens & laundry
Keyword: antique drying rack, diy drying rack, drying rack, drying rack tutorial, hanging drying rack, how to make a drying rack, laundry drying rack
Yield: 1
Cost: 200 +
Drill
Screws
Measuring Tape
Table Saw or Hand Saw
Stud Finder
- Ladder or Antique Drying Rack
- Chain
- Set of Ceiling Hooks
- Attractive Coat Hangers
Measure the desired area using a measuring tape.
Using the table saw or handheld saw, cut your rack or ladder to fit the space as desired.
You may need to find the trusses for this if you plan to hang anything too heavy like jeans or bedding. Reinforce the hooks if you need to.
Attach the chain to the drying rack. If your rack doesn’t have hooks on it already then you will need to attach some.
Decide on your desired hanging length from the ceiling then cut the chain
Attach the drying rack to the chains.
Add coat hangers and enjoy air-dried fresh laundry!