Plywood Closet Shelves Diy

Six 1 x 3 inch boards with lengths based on the back and side wall measurements in step 1.

Plywood closet shelves diy.

Using the remainder of the approximately 2 1 2 left over strips of plywood cut a piece the width of the closet for the back of the shelf support. Buying a closet system like this would cost you at least 500 but you can build this one for about half that. If your shelves are narrow less than 24 wide i would go with plywood. Veneer or a thinner trim would also allow you to add drawers more easily to your closets.

Then cut 2 more pieces 14 1 4 for the side supports. At my old house we put in a diy closet organization system with veneer on the plywood sides. 1 x 4 boards. You can easily finish a project like.

Nail a few nails into the top of each divider through the shelf above to secure it in place. Attaching upper shelves to the closets. These shelves were so easy to install. To finish off the closet shelves add strips of 1 x2 poplar to the front of each shelf and cubby divider.

Our system is really just four plywood boxes outfitted with shelf standards closet rods or drawers. A plywood closet is the best place to keep your wardrobe because it s durable it s strong and it will last a very long time. Electric drill and 2 inch construction screws. Two 11 7 8 inch wide long closet shelves to the length that fits the width of your closet in step 1.

Closet at our last house with veneer ironed on the front of the plywood. A plywood sheet is the best choice for your diy projects because it s lightweight safe and flexible. All you need to make your own custom closet shelving system is. A level measuring tape pencil.

This diy built in closet drawers system organizes your closet with shelf drawer and hanging space for your clothes shoes and accessories. We have enough drawers in our bedroom so we didn t need to account for that. Six 11 7 8 inch square shelves for the central unit. My new diy entry closet shelves.

It depends on how large wide your shelves are but in my experience plywood is much more stable than solid wood and won t expand contract with the humidity changes as much. Repeat for the middle row and top row of shelves.