Build Basement Storage Closet

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Build basement storage closet.

Use a bolt cutter rather than a hacksaw. Whether the basement is a finished or unfinished space it offers almost unlimited options to create additional closet space. If you need to build a section on the floor a partner can help you lift and steady the unit while you attach it to the wall. I decided i could just build them from scratch.

The space underneath a staircase for example is a great place to build a closet. Since this closet is in our basement and our basement ceilings are less than 8 feet normal off the shelf closet doors would not have worked or would have had to be modified. Supplies needed to build the closet doors 7 1 6 select boards. Building the basement bedroom closet first day.

Basement closet construction details. Cut shorter shelves to avoid marring closet sidewalls cut full length shelves at least 1 2 in. Although shelving and drawer units are floor based this is essentially a suspended closet system. Closets can vary from very simple designs to elaborate affairs.

Shorter than the length of the closet. Bypass closet door track. When you use toggles hold the 2x4 in place drill the toggle locations about 2 ft. Base moulding covers any gaps or shims needed to accommodate the uneven floor in the floor based sections.

Attach the studs to the walls with construction adhesive and toggles or by nailing to an existing stud.