A plywood sheet is the best choice for your diy projects because it s lightweight safe and flexible.
Plywood closet shelves diy.
Then cut 2 more pieces 14 1 4 for the side supports.
Using the remainder of the approximately 2 1 2 left over strips of plywood cut a piece the width of the closet for the back of the shelf support.
At my old house we put in a diy closet organization system with veneer on the plywood sides.
1 x 4 boards.
My new diy entry closet shelves.
You ll use 3 4 inch plywood to make this closet organizer.
Closet at our last house with veneer ironed on the front of the plywood.
These shelves were so easy to install.
Nail a few nails into the top of each divider through the shelf above to secure it in place.
Six 1 x 3 inch boards with lengths based on the back and side wall measurements in step 1.
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.
Electric drill and 2 inch construction screws.
Attaching upper shelves to the closets.
Hold the bottom cubby dividers in place and use a level to ensure they are straight.
If your shelves are narrow less than 24 wide i would go with plywood.
You can easily finish a project like.
This diy built in closet drawers system organizes your closet with shelf drawer and hanging space for your clothes shoes and accessories.
Nail gun wood glue.
To finish off the closet shelves add strips of 1 x2 poplar to the front of each shelf and cubby divider.
Two 11 7 8 inch wide long closet shelves to the length that fits the width of your closet in step 1.
Six 11 7 8 inch square shelves for the central unit.
Repeat for the middle row and top row of shelves.
All you need to make your own custom closet shelving system is.
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.
Buying a closet system like this would cost you at least 500 but you can build this one for about half that.
Veneer or a thinner trim would also allow you to add drawers more easily to your closets.