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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
Active Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
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 +

Equipment

  • Drill
  • Screws
  • Measuring Tape
  • Table Saw or Hand Saw
  • Stud Finder

Materials

  • Ladder or Antique Drying Rack
  • Chain
  • Set of Ceiling Hooks
  • Attractive Coat Hangers

Instructions

  • 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!