How To Build Garage Wall Mounted Shelves

Write down your measurements so you don t forget them.

How to build garage wall mounted shelves.

Start your tape measure on the floor and extend it up to the height you want your tallest shelf. 1x4 across two studs 2 ft. Each shelf can the be place in position on the wall and supported on the loose end with a 2x4 acting as a pillar. To make this diy project you will need deck screws a handsaw some plywood a power drill angle brackets and oriented strand board.

Simply cut and prepare the wood install the ledger install the shear plates and put up the shelves. Repeat this process for each shelf. Then stretch your tape measure from one wall stud to another until you reach the length you want for your shelves. Hold the shelf frame so the bottom is level with the ends of the boards hanging from the ceiling.

Storage solutions mounted on the wall are a great way to clear up floor space. Clamp the shelf to the pillar and tack a few screws along the back of the shelf to safely secure it to the wall. Screw down the shelves once the brackets are up you are ready to attach the shelves. Hang your wheelbarrow on the garage wall to free up floor space.

Tack it into place then drive 3 in. Use 3 1 4 in 8 3 cm screws in the middle of the board every 18 inches 46 cm to secure the shelf to wall. Mark the height and length of the shelves you want to build on your wall. Making some cantilevered garage shelves to mount high up on the wall.

Screws through metal mending plates and the 1x4 into the studs. Leave about 3 4 in. Make sure the shelf is pushed all the way back to the wall and then pre drill four holes through the shelf and. Screw one side of the shelf to your garage wall.

Have a partner help you lift and support the board while you secure it to the wall.