Build Closet Into Garage

Install the trim supplied by the manufacturer around the door.

Build closet into garage.

It was only after i was done that i had the idea for. Depending on the span you ll need at least a 2 by 8. How to build a wall to wall closet with doors frame the walls for a new closet with doors. 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. I live in a 1580 square foot home that was built in 1938. Roll back the carpet and pry off the baseboard. 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.

Decide on the orientation of the closet. She built a whole new closet in her home recently and here she shows the basic steps in how to build a closet. 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.

How to do this will depend on the type of doors chosen. Lay out inch oriented strand board osb for the. This can be done. Lay out the closet walls.

Make sure the joists in the attic are suitable to carry weight. Attach the side piece s to shelf from the outside to stabilize the unit. Then measure out 30 in. With a level plumb the stud that s against the garage wall before nailing it to the wall.

Align the corner studs on adjacent walls and nail them together. First position the walls and nail through the bottom plate into the floor with 16d nails. Use a stud finder to locate and mark the framing members where the new wall. Cut the top.

Repeat for each inner shelf and the top. Locate the existing studs in the corner of the room which you wish to install the new closet space. And i share this home with five boys. My wife wanted to build a closet in the garage for various things.

Read on for her closet building tips. Then with a level plumb the door using shims to keep it aligned. 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.

Insert the door into your rough opening if you are using a traditional prehung door as for a walk in closet. Don t forget the door door hardware and required trim. So i thought i would film it for fun. After locating the studs in both walls in the corner.