Tools and Materials
Make A Plan For Your Closet Space
Built-in closet can be recessed into your wall for effectively managing your space. Assemble the materials plywood, closet doors, door hinges and closet brackets to make a built-in closet. Before you start with the closet design you need to imagine the layout. This will need careful planning. Look for the right place. Then calculate the area by height, width, and depth where you want to build your closet. Check the area for the door and also the inner space to keep your things. Most importantly, plan how many shelves you will need.
Start Designing Your Closet
Now you know how many shelves you need, begin with a sketch of your closet. The basic sketch will help you imagine the closet and put the materials in the right places. When you make the drawing keep items in mind that you will put in your closet.
Start Building The Frame Of Your Closet
The frame is the most important and the primary step for building a linen closet. It will hold the shelves, doors and the side walls of your closet. It needs to be built strong enough to hold the items. Plan and calculate the basics of your frame.
Step 1: As per your calculations, take the plywood and cut it into frames.
Step 2: Use a circular saw and cut the 2x4 lumber to exact lengths for top, bottom, and standing support beams.
Step 3: Now, make the wood sides smooth with sandpaper for a clean finish.
Make sure you have the safety glasses, safety gloves, dust mask, and hearing protection when you are cutting plywood.
Frame Construction Steps:
Fit In The Closet Shelf Boards
Closet shelf boards are another important element that will hold your items. It is important to buy shelves that are strong enough and are sturdy. Buy wired shelves or wood shelves as per the calculated area inside your closet. Align the shelf edges with the designated railings on either side of the closet, ensuring the shelf is level. Once aligned, gently slide the shelf into place. Make sure both ends sit securely on the ledge designed to hold closet shelf boards. To adjust your shelves when you need to, put shelf pins in vertical drilling holes. Check the level of each shelf and fit them correctly.
Add Doors To Your Closet
Putting up a vented door to your closet will keep your linen safe from dust. Look out for the right closet door. When you buy a closet door, keep the color, calculations, and the design in mind. After you have your closet door, attach the hinges to the frame correctly. After you attach the door, make sure it is opening smoothly. Close and open the door a few times to test it.
Add The Final Touches To Your Built-In Closet
Put up closet lights on the inside of your closet. Lights will make the closet look brighter. Add clips and hangers for more storage space. Put multi-purpose hooks, drawers, wire closet kits, closet wall brackets, and closet side brackets to make the most use of your built-in closet.
Make sure your closet has proper flow of air so there is no damp inside.
This is how you can build a built-in linen closet on your own with the right steps. Follow them one by one to make a perfect linen closet.