Build Closet Into Garage

Depending on the span you ll need at least a 2 by 8.

Build closet into garage.

Cut the top. Locate the existing studs in the corner of the room which you wish to install the new closet space. Align the corner studs on adjacent walls and nail them together. It was only after i was done that i had the idea for.

So i thought i would film it for fun. Attach the side piece s to shelf from the outside to stabilize the unit. With a level plumb the stud that s against the garage wall before nailing it to the wall. She built a whole new closet in her home recently and here she shows the basic steps in how to build a closet.

How to do this will depend on the type of doors chosen. 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. Lay out inch oriented strand board osb for the. And i share this home with five boys.

Position the doors in the closet. After locating the studs in both walls in the corner. 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. Repeat for each inner shelf and the top.

First position the walls and nail through the bottom plate into the floor with 16d nails. The reason the stud location is important is this is the location that you will center your new stud wall to so. 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. Build a frame for each inner shelf to the size of the cut plywood shelves.

Install the trim supplied by the manufacturer around the door. Then with a level plumb the door using shims to keep it aligned. Then measure out 30 in. Build the two short walls and set them in place on the platform.

I live in a 1580 square foot home that was built in 1938. And chalk a line. Be sure to keep in mind headroom storage needs and standard closet. Lay out the closet walls.

My husband four little guys and i not only share this small space but half of the basement is not. This can be done. Decide on the orientation of the closet. Insert the door into your rough opening if you are using a traditional prehung door as for a walk in closet.

Make sure the joists in the attic are suitable to carry weight. Use a stud finder to locate and mark the framing members where the new wall. Don t forget the door door hardware and required trim. Roll back the carpet and pry off the baseboard.