Diy Melamine Closet Shelves

Better materials will use a thicker higher density fiberboard for the core.

Diy melamine closet shelves. Most closets only need panels that are 48 in length with the exception of shelves that need to reach all the way to the floor. We notched it so that 3 4 of it s thickness was uncut because we planned to finish off the shelves with a 1 x 3 on the front. Shelves especially those holding the support of closet rods should have support at regular intervals. To finish off the closet shelves add strips of 1 x2 poplar to the front of each shelf and cubby divider.

And for a small fraction of what we would have paid for custom closet shelving units. What you ll need for these diy closet shelves. Measure the width and depth of the space. 29 99 4 x8 sheet of melamine.

Then choose the correct shelving and ask the salesperson to cut the shelves to length for you. This would give us the finished look we were after. Hold the bottom cubby dividers in place and use a level to ensure they are straight. If you re planning to install accessories similar to the ones we used for our white closet.

Ugh can you even imagine. 13 74 1 x6 ripped in half qty 2 1 49 1 x4 side shelves afterthought 10 88 white melamine edge banding 25ft qty 2 0 79 l bracket. We took a melamine board and laid it on each brace. Melamine cut to the depth and width of the recessed portion of the closet.

1 2 s or 1 3 s to act as supports or cleats if you will nail gun or a good ol fashioned hammer and nails. The most common time that i have seen this mistake is in diy closets. Buy a pair of end mounting brackets and a pair of plastic clips for each shelf. For more information on closet standards you can check out my post on closet guidelines.

Melamine is composed of a layer of plastic resin usually white but sometimes black applied over a cored of high density fiberboard particleboard. Here s our cost breakdown. Since a standard melamine board comes in 96 length you can cut one board in half and make two 48 side panels. Repeat for the middle row and top row of shelves.

To make a center support between the two shelves notch out a 2 x 2 x 8 so that each shelf will rest on the notch. Prime paint already had. Kits come standard with either 48 or 72 side panels. I prefer a minimum of every 36 for 3 4 thick melamine.

Prevent chip out by taping where you will cut the melamine shelving. You can cut melamine sheets with a circular saw and. From the actual width to determine the shelf length.