Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl

Remember my son’s dresser that I gave a pop of color? As promised I’m back today to show you how I made the spigot handle drawer knobs. I purchased my vintage spigot handles from Etsy seller, Anything Goes Here. She has some other vintage handles available, so snatch them up quick. The only other materials you need can easily be picked up from the hardware store.

Materials:

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl

  • Spigot faucet handles
  • #8 – 32 Machine screw nuts
  • #8 – 32 x 2″ Threaded machine screws
  • Washers
  • Needle-nosed pliers
  • Phillips head screwdriver

Optional: Clear sealer spray to protect knobs

Instructions:

Making these adorable vintage spigot knobs is an easy project. Line up your parts per handle. You’ll need 1 machine screw, 4 washers, and 3 nuts per handle. Start by threading one washer onto the machine screw. Thread the spigot handle onto the screw.

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl 

Thread a washer and nut behind the handle. Tighten with the needle-nosed pliers.

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl

Thread another nut and washer onto the handle, but stop about 1.5″ – 2″ away from the handle.

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl

Thread the handle through your drawer.

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl

Thread another washer and nut onto the end of the screw inside the drawer.

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl

Tighten the nuts against the drawer front on the front and back using pliers. (I’ve found that occasionally our knobs loosen. I might put a drop of LockTite on the nut outside the drawer front to stop it from loosening.)

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl  

I also decided to seal my faucet handles before assembly to protect them from chipping. 

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl 

I love the variety of handles and the vintage look.

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl  

My son’s room is coming along nicely. I can’t wait to share more of the fun touches I added to the room.

Spigot Faucet Drawer Knobs Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl

I think I have a love for turning mundane objects into handles, like my old paint brush cabinet handles!

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26 replies
  1. Meg
    Meg says:

    This is a fabulous way to solve my hardware dilemma! I already have the vintage valve handles, but could not for the life of me figure out how to attach them to my cabinetry without jumping through hoops. Your solution is so simple! Thank you Thank you Thank you!

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  2. Bert Mahoney
    Bert Mahoney says:

    Hi, I was just looking at your article about turning old faucet valves into cabinet/drawer pulls. I had this idea myself, so a “How To” internet search brought me to your site. I’ve been looking at various collections of valves for sale on the web, and I’m curious as to what one might need for those valves whose centers are more square or rectangular, which I’m seeing alot, rather than round, where the machine screws are inserted. Would the machine screws still work, or is there a better option?
    Thanks!

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  3. Carol
    Carol says:

    Creative and clever idea! Love how you repurpose an ordinary household item and turn it into vintage art! Thanks for sharing this idea.

    Reply
  4. Abbey
    Abbey says:

    This is the cutest ever Brittany! Let me know if you want me to send any fabric your way — we just got in a bunch of cute red and white Premier Prints that might work perfect in your little guy’s room. 🙂

    Reply

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