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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.

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what you need

Lumber   Saw  Drill  Spackle  Wood Glue Paint

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Foam rollers  Wood filler  Matte Wood Sealer Level  Stud Finder

how much lumber?

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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Getting started 

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

Attach the BACK frame

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.  

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STEP 2

Attach the side pieces of framE

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. 

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STEP 3

attach the top board

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.

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STEP 4

ATTACH THE FACE PLATE

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

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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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