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Storage & Shelving

Cat Litter Box Cabinet

Step-by-step build — 13 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Right side panel

    Cut and assemble the right side panel utilizing 1 1/4" pocket hole screws

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 6
  2. 2Rear panel

    Cut and assemble the rear panels utilizing 1 1/4" pocket hole screws

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 7
  3. 3Front panel

    Cut and assemble the front panel utilizing 1 1/4" pocket hole screws

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 8
  4. 4Left side panel

    Assemble the left side panel utilizing 1 1/4" pocket hole screws If you do not need the opening for cat access, eliminate the middle cross piece.

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 9
  5. 5Assemble all componets

    Assemble all panels utilizing 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 10
  6. 6Install the bottom plywood

    Cut the bottom plywood and install with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Locate the panel 2" up from the bottom.

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 11
  7. 7Install plywood

    Cut and install side and rear plywood/beadboard panels utilizing your nail gun. Install the interior divider panel in a location that works for you with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. If you do not need the cat access, the left plywood/beadboard panel size will be the same size as the right panel. You can also eliminate the interior divider panel.

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 12
  8. 8Construct the doors

    Cut the door parts and assemble with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Route a 1/4" recess in the back of the door panels to accept the plywood/beadboard infill.

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 13
  9. 9Install doors

    Install the doors as shown utilizing your choice of hardware

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 14
  10. 10Install the base trim.

    Utilize your nail gun to install the base trim.

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 15
  11. 11Construct the top

    Choose the type of wood you would like to utilize and cut to size to allow a 1 1/2" overhang on the sides and front. I utilized poplar boards that I joined, cut to width, sanded and routed a decorative edge on the sides and front.

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 16
  12. 12Install the top

    Choose the type of wood you would like to utilize and cut to size to allow a 1 1/2" overhang on the sides and front. I utilized poplar boards that I joined, cut to width, sanded and routed a decorative edge on the sides and front.

    Cat Litter Box Cabinet — step photo 17
  13. 13Finish the cabinet

    Finish the cabinet by painting or staining per your preference