Diy Closet Shelves And Rods

Organize your closet for less with these diy organization and storage ideas.

Diy closet shelves and rods.

They allow hangers to slide uninterrupted along the entire rod. We cut the supports 16 in. We ll show you everything you need to build this organizer. 2 day diy closet system.

Get the full plans here. Required materials for this project 1 1 16 closet rod 8 1 2 x 2 1 2 hook strip 24 1 2 x 3 1 2 hook strip 9 1 4 x 3 4 x 8 screen molding 4 3 4 x 4 x 8 sheets of oak plywood 1 1 2 6d finish nails 80 grit sandpaper pairs of rod holders 4 wood glue. A vinyl coated wire is thick and rubbery. I patched up the nail holes with spackle and then gave the whole closet including trim a fresh coat of white paint.

If your rod s too long you ll have to measure the closet width and saw the rod down to size. Adjustable wire uses horizontal tracks vertical standards and movable brackets that allow for flexibility. Materials wooden closet rod and brackets 2 2 screws. First step remove everything that was already in the closet including the closet rod shelf and shelf supports that were there before.

Twelve inch wide shelving is available in various lengths and finishes at home centers and lumberyards. The current closet rod was 8 long and since it didn t have a support in the middle it dropped in the middle. Once the design was decided i got to work on my diy closet shelves. Cut the side shelves wall cleats for the side shelves closet rod and top shelf image 2.

To install a closet rod all you need is a rod rod sockets screws a basic tool kit and a handsaw. There are a hundred budget friendly closet organization ideas for clothes shoes and accessories. This simple shelf and rod system will bring order to your cluttered closet and double the storage space. The first thing we did to make the closet customizable was to update the closet rod.

Prime and paint all wood parts after cutting image 3. Long but you can place the second shelf at whatever height you like. You ll want to mount the sockets about 5 feet high and 10 feet from the back of the wall to give you enough space to hang your clothes. In just two days you ll have an organized closet.

Many of these closet organization ideas are great for small closets and maximizing space. Measure and mark the lumber for the two side shelves four wall cleats for the side shelves closet rod and top shelf image 1. Buy enough closet shelving material to match the length of the existing shelf plus enough for two end supports and middle supports over each bracket.