Notch- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 1.5–3 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
Make that closet space function like it should with easy plywood shelving. You'll be kicking yourself for not installing these plywood shelves a long time ago. Customize to fit your closet space and you'll want to tackle all the closets in your home!
Tools
Essential
- Brad Nailer
- Circular Saw
- Miter Saw
Optional / nice to have
- Combination Square
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board |
| Board, 1x2 96" | 2 board |
| Board, 1x3 96" | 2 board |
| 2" finish nails | 50 each |
| 1 1/4" finish nails | 25 each |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Shelves | 5 | 3/4" × 13" × 23" |
| Wall cleats | 10 | 1" × 2" × 13" |
| Shelf trim | 5 | 1" × 3" × 22" |
What to buy
Buy 6 boards at 8 ft.
1" × 3"
2 boards
1" × 2"
2 boards
3/4" × 13"
2 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Step 1
Cut 1x2 wall cleats to fit the depth of your closet space. Two cleats per shelf.
2Step 2
Attach 1x2 cleats to wall using construction adhesive and 2" finish nails. Be sure to use a level and keep cleats in pairs.
3Step 3
- Cut plywood shelves to fit.
- Measure depth of space x width of closet space.
- Place shelves into position on 1x2 cleats.
4Step 4
Cut 1x3 front trim to fit each shelf front.
Tags
- Bedroom
- Beginner
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