Farm Supply Inspired DIY Bathroom Shelf
So, we ran out of chicken food the other day, and I ran into the farm supply store to get more.
Don’t worry, I’m not going to talk about chicken food, but you’ve gotta wait for it … 🙂
I flung the bag of feed over my shoulder, passed by the aisle with fly spray and horse bits, and that’s when I saw them.
A shelf full of galvanized buckets and tubs.
Be still my heart.
Suddenly I couldn’t feel the 20-lb. weight over my shoulder anymore.
And I knew I was buying more than just chicken food.
I turned it into a farmhouse shelf for my bathroom.
It’s a fairly easy project that can be finished in about an hour for under $25.
DIY Wash Tub Shelf
Supplies Needed (affiliate links included)
- Oval Galvanized Tub
- 1″x 6″ x 4′ pine board
- 1-1/4″ lath screws
- ceiling hooks (optional)
- hot glue
- wood stain
Instructions:
- Stain pine board with wood stain.
- Cut two shelves from the board, sized to fit inside the tub (we cut them at a slight angle).
- Cut another piece of wood to fit on the underside of the tub (we used scrap pallet wood).
- Hot glue the board to the bottom of the tub to hold it in place.
- From the inside of the tub, determine the placement of the shelves and mark it with painter’s tape.
- Pre-drill holes through the tub and wood backing.
- Insert lath screws from the underside into pilot holes. Flip the tub sideways and align the shelves with the screws.
- Drill the screws firmly into the shelves.
- Repeat with other shelf.
- Drill screws through the sides of the tub into the shelves.
- Add hangers to the back on the wood.
To use it as a toilet paper holder, remove the lower screw on each side, and replace it with ceiling hook.
Use hot glue to make a loop on both ends of twill tape to attach to the hooks.
The toilet paper spins easily on the ribbon. Just unhook one side to replace the roll. You could also use clean wire or a chain.
And it all started with a trip to the farm supply to get chicken food.
Great project, Angie! I love your tub shelf and the BATH letters are fabulous too!
Thanks Julia – I’m such a sucker for galvanized metal!
Fun idea, Angie…looks great in the bathroom!
Thanks Linda!
I would have never thought of using the tub for a shelf……I love it!
HA, ha. Here in the midwest, my favorite stores are Blain’s Farm and Fleet, for just about everything. They are a hike out into the country or even over the border to Wisconsin, but farm stores are great for purchasing no nonsense, everyday goods…and some even made in the US…which is amazing. Fun post and great idea. Sandi
Thanks Sandi!
Very clever, Angie! I wouldn’t have ever thought of doing that with the tub, but it’s cute. I like the galvanized pieces, too. When the chickens are out of feed again, what else will you bring home for a project?? Hey, do they have horse troughs there? They’re galvanized, aren’t they? And if the project isn’t successful, at least you do have a horse, don’t you? Or do I remember you sending her/him to a boarding place? Anyway, you’ll figure out something cool to make, I know!
The farm supply may be my new favorite store, Naomi. Who knows – maybe I’ll make a bathtub out of a horse trough! 🙂
This is a fun post, but it didn’t stop me on being jealous of your great find. You did a wonderful job using it.
Leanna
Great idea. Looks really nice.
I love the idea, too cute.
Thanks Amanda!
It’s not stated what type of drill bit was used to make pilot holes or how to attach it to the wall. I have a vintage one I’m using that looks thicker & heavier with the backing in tact. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated