How to Make a Towel Rack With Vintage Taps

By Amy R. Hughes, This Old House magazine

epoxy being applied to the base of a tap to make a vintage porcelain tap towel rack

Photo: Kristine Larsen

Mix a two-part, fast-drying epoxy formulated for bonding metal (try Loctite Weld, $4 at Lowes). Spread the epoxy on the rims of the porcelain escutcheons and place them over the spindles.

Steps

Introduction
Overview
1. Calculate the Space Between Taps
2. Mark the Board For a Shelf
3. Position the Brackets
4. Screw the Brackets On
5. Mark the Tap Positions
6. Attach the Spindles
7. Glue the Escutcheons On
8. Set the Taps
9. Attach the Shelf Top

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