How To Build Closet Shelves With Rods

Fill any nail holes with wood filler.
How to build closet shelves with rods. In this walk in closet the layout was simplified by not putting in a partition at the corner and by leaving the single rod on the left wall at the same level as the top rod on the right wall. Once it is dry sand it smooth. To install a closet rod all you need is a rod rod sockets screws a basic tool kit and a handsaw. Time to attach the pieces together.
The completed closet pack has well supported shelves and closet rods. Using our kreg jig mini and a small clamp we made pocket holes in the pieces we cut. Caulk all of the seams and then touch up the paint as needed. This simple design is an affordable way to maximize storage space.
You ll want to mount the sockets about 5 feet high and 10 feet from the back of the wall to give you enough space to hang your clothes. The double rod on the right has a shelf at 40 inches and 80 inches from the floor. To finish off the closet shelves add strips of 1 x2 poplar to the front of each shelf and cubby divider. Use a few finishing nails to hold each piece in place.
If your rod s too long you ll have to measure the closet width and saw the rod down to size. Start by removing the existing shelf and hanging rod then measure the closet to determine the length needed for the shelves. We placed one big board face down onto a flat surface. By removing the hanging rod and filling the available space with shelves you can greatly increase the storage capacity of a closet.