How to Make a Wall-Mounted Shoe Rack

Shoe racks are great for organization in closets.

Wall-mounted shoe racks come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are made from many different materials. Many shoe racks are made with spindles, bars or PVC pipe that stick out a few inches. These spindles can snag clothing, causing problems when trying to move about the house. A simple design will be easy to build and will take up less space than more common racks.

Things You'll Need

• Orbital sander
• Medium grade sand paper
• Tape measure
• Drill/screw gun
• 3/8-inch drill bit
• Level
• 2 Pine boards, 4 by 4 by 32 inches
• 4 Wood screws, 4-inch
• 8 Pine boards, 1/2 by 4 by 31 inches
• 16 Wood screws, 2-inch

Instructions

1. Sand all the wood used for this project so all the surfaces are smooth. This will stop any splinters from snagging on the fabric of your shoes.

2. Pre-drill a 3/8-inch hole that is 2 inches deep in the 4 by 4 board. The hole should be 2 inches from the end, and 1 3/4 inches from each side. Repeat this process on the other end of the board. Drill two holes in the other 4 by 4 board in the same manner.

3. Mount the 4 by 4 boards vertically to the desired position on the wall by screwing the 4-inch screws through the pre-drilled holes. The boards should be parallel and spaced 24 inches apart. Use your level to ensure the boards are truly perpendicular to the floor.

4. Screw the 31-inch boards perpendicularly to the 4 by 4 boards. Start at the top of the 4 by 4 boards, making sure the top edge of the 31-inch board is flush with the top of the 4 by 4 boards. There should be one screw through each end of the board that is 2 inches from the end, and 1 1/3inches from each side. Space the 31-inch boards 2 inches apart. All of the 31-inch boards should be parallel. You should end up with eight horizontal boards spaced two inches apart. The finished project should look similar to a small pallet that is mounted on the wall.

5. Place the toe end of your shoes into the 2-inch gap created by the 31-inch boards to hold your shoes.

References

• National Wood Pallet and Container Association
• Upcycle a Shipping Pallet Into An Awesome Shoe Rack