{"id":1239,"date":"2021-02-13T17:38:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-13T22:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=1239"},"modified":"2024-02-26T15:21:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T20:21:15","slug":"diy-linen-closet-shelves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/diy-linen-closet-shelves\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build Cheap & Easy DIY Linen Closet Shelves In A Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How To Build A Custom DIY Linen Closet For Less Than $60.00!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to add some extra storage space to your home? I know I was when I planned to complete these DIY linen closet shelves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you\u2019ve ever looked, I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve seen how expensive prefinished shelving can be. Plus, they never seem to have the exact color or sizing you might want for your closet projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where this tutorial comes into play! For less than $60.00, you can install all-new, custom closet shelving in your linen closet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And even better, you can complete the whole project in a single weekend! Heck yes, we love game-changing DIYs that are cheap and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So without further ado, let me show you how you can makeover your linen closet as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Navigation: How To Build DIY Linen Closet Shelves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Measure Your Closet Height, Width, & Depth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Cut Your DIY Linen Closet Shelves & Supports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Stain or Paint Your DIY Linen Closet Shelves & Supports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Apply A Topcoat To Your DIY Linen Closet Shelves<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Install Your Closet Supports (Furring Strips)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Install Your Closet Shelves<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Organize Your Belongings!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Other Frequently Asked Questions About DIY Linen Closet Shelves<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Related Closet Articles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Level Of Difficulty<\/th>Time To Complete<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Easy<\/td>3 days – mostly stain & polyurethane dry-time<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Material List<\/th>Tool List<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    3 pieces of 1\u201d x 12\u201d x 8\u2019 Standard Pine Boards<\/td>Impact Driver<\/td><\/tr>
    4 pieces of 1\u201d x 2\u201d x 8\u2019 Furring Strips<\/td>Drill (with various drill bits)<\/td><\/tr>
    1 quart of stain<\/a> or paint (I chose Ebony from Varathane)<\/td>Miter saw<\/a> (or circular saw)<\/td><\/tr>
    1 quart of polyurethane<\/a> (I chose satin from Varathane)<\/td>Mechanical sander<\/a> (with 80-100 grit sandpaper)<\/td><\/tr>
    2 foam brushes<\/a> (for stain & polyurethane)<\/td>Tape measure<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    2-\u00bd\u201d drywall screws<\/td>Contractor pencil<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    1-\u00bc\u201d drywall screws<\/td>Torpedo level<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    Optional: drywall anchors (if you can\u2019t hit two studs per furring strip shelf support)<\/td>4-foot level<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Stud finder<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Step One: Measure Your Closet Height, Width, & Depth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first step to building DIY linen closet shelves is to determine what you are going to store in your linen closet and measure your closet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To start, think about what you plan on storing in your linen closet. Do you need shelves for towels, sheets, and other cleaning products?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What about shelves for bulky storage containers to help you stay organized? Or is your linen closet big enough to also include a rod to hang clothes up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After you determine what\u2019s going to go in the closet, it\u2019s time to discuss some standard closet shelf dimensions, so you can build a linen closet that will fit all of those items!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Standard Closet Shelf Dimensions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    There are some standard dimensions you\u2019ll want to refer to before making any plans for your linen closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some of those dimensions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n