Wall Hanging Pegboard

There s a different way to collect and house all the little things in life wall storage.

Wall hanging pegboard.

Hanging the support boards gives you a solid surface to attach the pegboard and also allows for some dead space behind it. Pegboard combination 14 x22. Holes in each pegboard are uniformly spaced in columns and rows. Tighten the screws snug but don t over drive and break the pegboard.

Attach pegboard using shorter wood screws this time i used 1 1 4 attach the pegboard to the 1 3 s. If you want an exact size buy the larger size of pegboard and ask the large home improvement store to cut it to size 1 x research source most box stores will do this free of charge or for a nominal fee. You want the board to stick out of the wall to leave space for hooks. Black plastic pegboard features an interlocking design and male and female prongs that provide a secure fit for adding peg board for more storage space.

You should know the length and width of the area before you go to the home improvement store step 2 buy a piece of pegboard. When mounted to the wall and outfitted with metal hooks pegboard provides a convenient way to keep items from getting lost in the back of a drawer or the bottom of a tool chest. Pegboard 30x22 16. Drill holes and hang the pegboard.

Use a pencil to leave visible alignment marks above where the pegboard will be. Rail 23 1. Mount the pegboard to the wall studs or furring strips using lathe screws image 1. With a wall organizer you can give your stuff a dedicated home whether you need a spot for your scissors spatula or shaving cream.

Using a level to ensure a 90 degree angle hold the pegboard in place on the wall you may need a friend to assist. Customize your wall storage solution with this durable pegboard system. Black plastic this 16 in. Pegboard is usually sold in two by four four by four and four by eight foot pieces.

Use a stud finder or other means to locate the studs behind the drywall. Perfect for garages basements workshops and craft rooms. Cut the required number of furring strips to the height measured in step 1. Fasten the furring strips at 16 inch stud intervals along the wall.

Normal drywall or wood screws will work however the large washer head of lathe screws will help prevent tear through when mounting heavy items. Make sure they are secure and flush to the surface. Pegboard also makes it easy to change the arrangement or collection of your wall hung items because you can reposition the metal hooks any way you like without measuring drilling holes or hammering nails into the wall. The round holes are uniformly sized at 1 8 inch or 1 4 inch diameter to accommodate standard pegboard hooks baskets organizers and product holders.