Transform old ceiling fan blades into stylish, eco-friendly wall mounted coat hooks that add a unique touch to your entryway while keeping your space organized!
When you are into upcycling, nothing is off the charts for potential! So thank-you kindly thrift stores or curbs from all over the land, because today’s flip is not only super useful, it turned out really cool and cost next to nothing to make!
But first… get ready for another round of unique upcycled fresh from the thrift store! Thanks for joining me here! Next, visit my friends from the Thrift Store Decor Team to see all of their new projects listed at the end of this post!
Let’s goooo…
Collecting ceiling fan blades with original hardware
So when I had the opportunity to do something fun with some old ceiling fan blades, I got right to work. Dreaming that I wanted this item to be super useful for essentials and storage, while looking really cool, coat hooks came to mind!
Coat hook hardware can be super expensive! So not only did these ceiling fan blades offer the opportunity for a stabilized backplate, but I also had plans to reuse the original hardware and screws so these coat hooks didn’t cost me anything except a few craft supplies!
Luckily, I came across two styles to choose from. So I chose the simple, smooth blades because I liked the look of the hardware best. And since my plans included burlap, the blade tone was perfect so I didn’t even have to paint them first.
Need some handy hooks to hang things with to help you organize a workshop, entry, or otherwise? Try this!
Upcycled ceiling fan blade wall mounted coat hooks
Supplies you’ll need:
New or used ceiling fan blades with removable hardware attached
Cordless drill and drill bit to make holes
Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal Black – get 10% off
Funky Junk’s Old Sign Stencils: Pallet Stamps / Shipping Crate Stamps
Removing the fan blade hardware
1. Remove the hardware from as many ceiling blades as you wish to use (I used 3), then save all the original nuts, bolts and washers to use for later.
2. Position the fan hardware back on the blade as if it’s a hook standing up.
3. (not shown) Mark the screw holes in pencil, then drill new screw holes.
Covering the fan blade with burlap
4. Place the fan blade on top of some burlap, then cut around the blade.
5. (not shown) Paint the blade with Mod Podge, then smooth the burlap on top with your hands. Using the tip of the chip brush, dab more Mod Podge on top of the burlap to saturate the fabric. Add a little extra around all the edges, then all to dry overnight.
The warmth and rustic vibe from the burlap instantly changed fake wood to an ultra cool texture!
6. (not shown) Scuff sand the hardware, then spray paint both sides with black spray paint, and allow to dry overnight.
Painting and detailing the fan blade hardware
7. (not shown) Poke a hole through the new holes to puncture the burlap just in those areas. Then attach the hardware to the ceiling fan blade with the original screws and bolts.
I also painted the screws black so they blended in.
8. Hot glue some wood plugs over top of the holes on the brackets. I left them in their natural tone so they blended in with the burlap.
Adding cup hooks to hang keys
9. Screw some black cup hooks onto the fan blades to create key hooks. I used two per blade.
The cup hook screws will clear through to the other side and stick out a little too far, however that will help with the wall mounting.
Funky Junk’s Old Sign Stencils: Pallet Stamps / Shipping Crate Stamps
Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal Black – get 10% off
Adding stenciled pallet images on the burlap
10. To further detail the burlap, stencil some random designs in Fusion’s Coal Black to chime in with the black hardware.
I used Shipping Crate Stamps and Pallet Stamps from Funky Junk’s Old sign stencils to achieve these rustic designs. However any odd numbers or letters could look cool too!
How to install the wall mounted coat hooks
11. To mount the ceiling fan blade hooks, hold them against the wall, push down onto the cup hook screws, then further secure to the wall with additional black screws.
The completed wall mounted coat hooks!
And my friends, that’s how I landed these super cool rustic wall mounted coat hooks ready to either hang outerwear, computer wires, bathroom towels, bedroom clothing or whatever you wish!
I love the rustic look the burlap gives these blades, which marries the black accents perfectly!
The extra cup hooks are super helpful to store lots of keys, which are perfect positioned right above coats!
And the hooks are nice and big, to hold coats perfectly! Or perhaps an umbrella or purse or two.
However, if stamped burlap isn’t your personal style, these wall hooks are super easy to customize to suit your own home decor!
Other ideas to cover the ceiling fan blades:
- Decoupage other fabrics that suit your home
- Paint the fan blades, then stencil with a design of choice
- Cover with wallpaper
- Use self adhesive shelf paper
- Decoupage any paper of choice over top
Who knew a ceiling fan blade could make such cool looking wall mounted coat hooks?! I’m sure glad I gave this a go!
What would you use to cover your fan blades to chime in with your decor?
And now for the rest! Please visit below to see what my friends made with their thrift store finds!
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Mom’s Vintage Jewelry Box Makeover – Shop At Blu
Heart Shape Paper Craft From Wrapping Paper Roll – Our Crafty Mom
Rubber Stamp Storage Idea – Songbird
Upcycled Ceiling Fan Blade Wall Mounted Coat Hooks – Funky Junk Interiors – you are here!
Adorable DIY Pin Cushions – Exquisitely Unremarkable
My 91 Year Old Dad’s Thrift Store Living Room – Redhead Can Decorate
Visit additional Thrift Store Decor Team roundups HERE!
Upcycled ceiling fan blade wall mounted coat hooks
Supplies:
Instructions:
- Remove the hardware from the ceiling fan blades, then place it aside, including all the original nuts and bolts.
- Scuff sand the hardware, and spray paint in black. Allow to dry overnight.
- Position hardware on blades like hooks, pencil in new screw holes, then drill through.
- Place blades on burlap, then cut around the blade shape.
- Paint Mod Podge on blades, then smooth burlap on top.
- Paint Mod Podge over the burlap, focusing along the edges for good adhesion. Allow to dry overnight.
- Trim the burlap along the shape of the blades with fabric scissors.
- Poke open the newer drilled holes through the burlap, then attach blades using the original screws.
- Hot glue wood plugs over top of any screw holes on the hardware if desired.
- Stencil the burlap with black letters or numbers for an added rustic twist.
- Mount the blades to the wall using black screws.
Oh gosh, that is just brilliant! Your coat hooks look fabulous. If I ever come across a fan in these parts I’ll know what to do.
Thank-you Marianne! This fan blade coat hook idea was such a fun challenge! While I’m not the first to make them, it was fun cranking them up with my own rustic vibe!
Love it!! Fan blade makeovers are my obsession and while I’ve made tons of signs out of them, I’ve never made a hanging wall hook. Genius and now, I’m totally copying you!
Thanks Kim! I’d love to see them done in your style! The ‘free’ hardware is such a huge savings!
Everyone is going to copy this brilliant idea; love it!!!! Great work Donna!
Thanks Sara! This was such a fun challenge to make them with my own vibe!
Not me wanting to take the ugly fan down in my son’s room lol. Kidding aside, this is brilliant. I never would have thought of this project, and I love how they turned out!!!
HAHA! I had the same thought when I glanced up at my own bedroom ceiling. Mine even creaks when it moves, so I can’t use it for a fan at night, too noisy! But thankfully, I can save that attempt for another time. Finding just fan blades was the BEST!
Oh my gosh Donna! This is such a great idea, and the way you brought it home with your extra creative touches is perfect. I love everything about your fan blade wall-mounted coat hooks.
Pinned!
gail
Thank-you Gail! They’re a pretty fun accessory that makes you look twice!
Oh my gosh! These coat hooks are so clever, Donna! I would have never thought to turn the hardware around. I love the additional key hooks, too! So cute and functional!! Pinned!
Donna, what a great repurpose! I never would have thought to use these blades as scrap wood. And the shape provides such interest. Pinned.