Build Closet Into Garage

Decide on the orientation of the closet.

Build closet into garage.

Lay out the closet walls. It was only after i was done that i had the idea for. Repeat for each inner shelf and the top. Then with a level plumb the door using shims to keep it aligned.

A massive two story garage was transformed into a 1950s diner themed man cave boasting neon lights a gas pump and a classic car on display. Attach the first shelf to the wall with a screw gun at the desired height making sure there s enough room for storing your items. Build the two short walls and set them in place on the platform. Install the trim supplied by the manufacturer around the door.

So i thought i would film it for fun. First position the walls and nail through the bottom plate into the floor with 16d nails. How to build a wall to wall closet with doors frame the walls for a new closet with doors. Cut the top.

Then measure out 30 in. And chalk a line. With a level plumb the stud that s against the garage wall before nailing it to the wall. Read on for her closet building tips.

Roll back the carpet and pry off the baseboard. And i share this home with five boys. Locate the existing studs in the corner of the room which you wish to install the new closet space. After locating the studs in both walls in the corner.

Don t forget the door door hardware and required trim. How to do this will depend on the type of doors chosen. The reason the stud location is important is this is the location that you will center your new stud wall to so. Lay out inch oriented strand board osb for the.

Depending on the span you ll need at least a 2 by 8. She built a whole new closet in her home recently and here she shows the basic steps in how to build a closet. Attach the side piece s to shelf from the outside to stabilize the unit. I live in a 1580 square foot home that was built in 1938.

Use a stud finder to locate and mark the framing members where the new wall. Make sure the joists in the attic are suitable to carry weight. Align the corner studs on adjacent walls and nail them together. My husband four little guys and i not only share this small space but half of the basement is not.

Be sure to keep in mind headroom storage needs and standard closet. Insert the door into your rough opening if you are using a traditional prehung door as for a walk in closet. Position the doors in the closet. In addition to 2x4s you ll need some blocking material sheetrock or pre finished paneling aromatic cedar is nice and flooring as well as the necessary nails screws and finishing materials including paint.