· FabLab Westharima Team · DIY · 3 min read
Laser DIY: How to Make a Wall-Mounted Toilet Plate
Making a wall-mounted toilet plate the size of a large vehicle license plate using laser processing. Complete process from material selection to cutting, painting, and assembly.
At the end of last year, I created a “wall-mounted toilet plate” at the request of my sister-in-law. Her requests were “I want to display directions to the toilet in the warehouse so visitors can find the location” and “I want it to be the size of a large vehicle license plate so it can be seen from a distance.” I’ve compiled materials, equipment, tools, and work processes as a reference.
Large Vehicle License Plate Size
Height 22cm × Width 44cm
Materials
When I went to the home center, I found a color board close to the size. Of the two types in stock, I liked the white vintage-processed color board, so based on that color board, I purchased other materials.
| Material | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Color Board (Vintage CB thickness 18mm White 450X200) | 1 | Toilet plate base |
| Board material | 1 | For illustrations and letters |
| Oil Stain 300ml Mahogany | 1 | For illustrations and letters |
| Acrylic spray (color: clear, matte finish) | 1 | For illustrations and letters |
| Bond Quick 5 80g | 1 | For attaching illustrations/letters |
| Zinc black place shelf support 60 | 1 | For wall mounting |
| Zinc black place shelf support 120 | 1 | For wall mounting |
| Hex flange tapping 4X25 | 1 | For wall mounting |
Photo of purchased materials (*Forgot to photograph the board material for illustrations)
Equipment & Tools
- FABOOL Laser CO2 (CO2 laser cutter)
- Rags (old cloth, etc.)
- Gloves
Work Process
Processing Illustrations and Letters
- Confirm desired illustration and letter sizes
- Create processing data (software: Illustrator)
- Cut out with laser cutter
- Paint with oil stain (*Paint color: Mahogany. Applied several coats. *Tools: Rags, gloves)
- Coat with acrylic spray. (*For moisture protection / because it’s the same environment as outdoors)
Attach to Color Board
Attach illustrations and letters to the color board with Bond (Quick 5)
Mount to Wall
Asked the contractor who was renovating the toilet to mount it.
Completed product
That’s it, completed!
Summary & Impressions (Reflections)
- This wall-mounted toilet plate was my first creation.
- I thought it was good to decide from the materials if there’s no completed image.
- Depending on the viewing distance, the appearance differs, so for some items, I thought it would be better to check from both close and far distances.
- I consulted with my sister-in-law and got approval to be allowed to make it while learning laser cutter and Illustrator operations, but I regret not being able to shorten the work period more. I’m sorry it came down to the deadline.
- I was most happy that my sister-in-law was pleased with the finished product.
- I was pleased that the contractor renovating the toilet praised the quality and asked how much it would cost if I were to sell it, as it felt like it was recognized as a product. (By the way, I haven’t received any creation requests yet…)
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