How To Build Garage Wall Mounted Shelves

Hang your wheelbarrow on the garage wall to free up floor space.

How to build garage wall mounted shelves.

Built from 2x4s the frame and shelf supports come together easily with self tapping screws and wood glue. Then stretch your tape measure from one wall stud to another until you reach the length you want for your shelves. After threading the boards for the shelves through the frame secure the project to the. Screw down the shelves once the brackets are up you are ready to attach the shelves.

Leave about 3 4 in. Screws through metal mending plates and the 1x4 into the studs. 1x4 across two studs 2 ft. Simply cut and prepare the wood install the ledger install the shear plates and put up the shelves.

Storage solutions mounted on the wall are a great way to clear up floor space. Write down your measurements so you don t forget them. Hold the shelf frame so the bottom is level with the ends of the boards hanging from the ceiling. Screw one side of the shelf to your garage wall.

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. Of the plate sticking above the 1x4 to catch the rim. Each shelf can the be place in position on the wall and supported on the loose end with a 2x4 acting as a pillar.

Make sure the shelf is pushed all the way back to the wall and then pre drill four holes through the shelf and. Clamp the shelf to the pillar and tack a few screws along the back of the shelf to safely secure it to the wall. To make this diy project you will need deck screws a handsaw some plywood a power drill angle brackets and oriented strand board. Repeat this process for each shelf.

Tack it into place then drive 3 in.