How to build mudroom lockers
If you're tired of your mudroom looking like a pig sty, why not build yourself some mudroom lockers. They're easier than you might thing and they will turn a pile of junk into a cool, individualized area. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 2 or more sheets of 3x4 inch plywood
- Tape measure
- Drill
- Wood screws
- Sander
- Hooks
- Edgebanding
- Paint or stain
- Circular or table saw
- Level
- Shims
Instructions
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Make these cuts:
3 pieces @ 18 inches x 70 inches
4 pieces @ 16 1/2 inches x 18 inches -
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Sand all surfaces.
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Lay (2) 70 inch pieces on their 70 inch long 3/4 inch wide face. Span the tops of the pieces with (1) 16 1/2 inch x 18 inch piece. Do the same at the bottom. Make sure the pieces are flush front to back and on top and bottom. You'll now have a 70 inch long, 18 inch wide and 18 inch high box.
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Add shelves. Measure down 12 inches from the top and 12 inches up from the bottom and attach the 2 remaining 16 1/2 inch x 18 inch pieces. Again, be flush.
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Attach the back. Lay the remaining piece on top of the face down box. It will line up with both sides, the top and the bottom. Attach.
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Edgeband all exposed edges.
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Fill in all holes with wood filler and sand smooth.
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Paint or stain to your liking.
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Attach hooks for jackets, bags, etc.
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Install the lockers by screwing them to wall studs and to each other.
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Tips & Warnings
To get a better look, set the lockers on a toebase.
Never paint or stain without proper ventilation.
