How to Create Your Own Linen Closet With Adjustable Laminate Shelves
Turn any closet in your home into an efficient and organized linen closet to store towels, sheets and more. You may want to upgrade a builder-basic linen closet or convert a small hall or bedroom closet into a linen closet. Adjustable laminate shelving is a durable and practical choice for linen closets, particularly since you can move the shelves to suit your needs over the years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- Stud finder
- Level
- 2 or more single-track shelving uprights
- 2 1/2-inch screws
- Drill
- Phillips head drill bit
- Shelf supports
- Laminate shelves, cut to size
Instructions
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Measure the width, height and depth of your linen closet. Use a stud finder to determine the position of each wall stud, typically every 16 inches. Make a pencil mark at each stud.
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Draw a straight line using a level to mark the top edge of each upright.
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Secure each upright track to the wall studs with 2 1/2-inch screws. Use a drill equipped with a Phillips head bit to quickly and easily screw the upright supports into place. Install one track every 16 inches to provide secure shelf support in your linen closet.
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Install shelf supports. Slide each support into the slots on the track and push down firmly to secure into place.
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Place the shelves on top of the supports.
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Tips & Warnings
If your closet is an odd size, your hardware store can cut laminate shelving to size for a minimal fee.
Start by placing shelves every 12 inches if you're unsure how much room you need.
Add baskets or bins to make the most of your linen closet.
While single-track shelving can accommodate a great deal of weight, you can opt for double-track adjustable shelving if you're concerned about weight-bearing capacity.
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