Plywood Closet Shelves Diy

If your shelves are narrow less than 24 wide i would go with plywood.

Plywood closet shelves diy.

Six 1 x 3 inch boards with lengths based on the back and side wall measurements in step 1. Nail a few nails into the top of each divider through the shelf above to secure it in place. 1 x 4 boards. Nail gun wood glue.

Closet at our last house with veneer ironed on the front of the plywood. Veneer or a thinner trim would also allow you to add drawers more easily to your closets. To finish off the closet shelves add strips of 1 x2 poplar to the front of each shelf and cubby divider. All you need to make your own custom closet shelving system is.

Buying a closet system like this would cost you at least 500 but you can build this one for about half that. At my old house we put in a diy closet organization system with veneer on the plywood sides. 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. A plywood sheet is the best choice for your diy projects because it s lightweight safe and flexible.

Our system is really just four plywood boxes outfitted with shelf standards closet rods or drawers. Two 11 7 8 inch wide long closet shelves to the length that fits the width of your closet in step 1. This diy built in closet drawers system organizes your closet with shelf drawer and hanging space for your clothes shoes and accessories. A level measuring tape pencil.

Electric drill and 2 inch construction screws. Six 11 7 8 inch square shelves for the central unit. Attaching upper shelves to the closets. You can easily finish a project like.

Then cut 2 more pieces 14 1 4 for the side supports. Repeat for the middle row and top row of shelves. You ll use 3 4 inch plywood to make this closet organizer. My new diy entry closet shelves.

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. Hold the bottom cubby dividers in place and use a level to ensure they are straight.