DIY Wooden Closet Shelves

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DIY closet shelving is an affordable and beginner friendly project! Grab a few supplies and let's get started.

what you need

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Lumber amounts will differ based on your shelves. You will need the frame, shelf, and face. I go into detail on how I calculated mine on the blog.

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First, disassemble any existing shelves, fill holes, and paint the closet. If cutting your own wood, start with one shelf to make sure you measured correctly.

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STEP 1

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STEP 2

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STEP 3

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STEP 4

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THE FINISHING TOUCHES

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DIY Wooden Closet Shelves

DIY closet shelving is an affordable and beginner friendly project! Grab a few supplies and let's get started.

what you need

Lumber amounts will differ based on your shelves. You will need the frame, shelf, and face. I go into detail on how I calculated mine on the blog.

First, disassemble any existing shelves, fill holes, and paint the closet. If cutting your own wood, start with one shelf to make sure you measured correctly.

STEP 1

Attach your 1×2 against the back wall with drill. Make sure it is level as this is how you will support your closet shelf, Your shelf is 1 inch tall and will sit ON TOP of this, so that matters in terms of your placement.

STEP 2

Repeat the same step on the sides of the closet walls. Push the pieces as far back as you can, but if they don't attach to the back frame, that is ok.

STEP 3

Take your top board (this is your 1×12) and place it on your frame all the way into the back corners. Then use your nail gun or a hammer and nails to secure it. Adding wood glue will also keep it more secure.

STEP 4

Take your time and line it up well so you don’t have a lip! This piece simply makes it look more finished.

THE FINISHING TOUCHES

You will have some tiny nails to cover on your closet shelves if you used a nail gun. Use a TINY spot of wood filler and allow it to dry. Once it is dry sand your boards then wipe them fully.

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