If you wish to maximize the space in your home and create storage, shelves that fit between studs are a great solution. To build these shelves, all you need is a few basic tools. Let’s dig into the steps:
If you wish to maximize space while creating storage in your home, shelves that fit between the studs in your walls are a great solution.
If you wish to maximize space while creating storage in your home, shelves that fit between the studs in your walls are a great solution.
They can be used for all kinds of purposes. You can use them as shelves to store items and organize them. They can also be used as display units, dividing space or even making a feature wall.
To create these shelves, you will need a few basic tools: circular saw, jig saw, drill or impact driver, tape measure, and sandpaper.
To construct these shelves, you will need a few basic tools: circular saw, jig saw, drill or impact driver, tape measure, and sandpaper. You’ll also need a hammer and nails. For the best results when constructing your DIY project shelf between studs in your garage walls, you’ll want to use wood glue as well as sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges when trimming down boards. You may also want to invest in a level so that your shelves are perfectly straight from top to bottom.
Once you have all of your supplies, you’re ready to get started! Here’s how to build shelves between the studs.
Once you’ve gathered your supplies and tools, it’s time to start building! First, measure the width of each stud that you’ll be installing shelves between. You need to know this because it will determine how long your 2×4 inch pieces are going to be. If a stud is 16 inches wide, then cut two 1×4 inch pieces at 24 inches long (16 + (2 x 4)).
For example: I have three spaces between my studs measuring 17 inches wide; therefore I’m going to cut two pieces of 1×4 inch wood that are 32 inches long (17+ (2 x 4)). In this case, my plywood would also be 32” wide as well since its dimensions wouldn’t affect anything else. Once all four sides of your plywood have been cut down so they’re an inch shorter than the distance between each stud space, you can begin assembling each shelf piece together by attaching one end of one board into another end with two screws positioned diagonally back-to-front and side-to-side across both ends respectively before adding additional support if needed by drilling holes vertically through both boards where necessary until all four sides are connected securely together without any gaps between them once done correctly
Measure twice, cut once! First, measure the width of the studs. Be sure to measure twice as this will be a key factor in setting up your shelves correctly.
Next, measure the width of your studs. You want to be sure that you measure twice as this will be a key factor in setting up your shelves correctly. The width of these pieces will play a part in how much space is available between them and how wide your shelves need to be. Add a bit of wiggle room to your measurements, as well as work with someone who is skilled in construction. It’s better to get an outside opinion about whether or not you are doing things correctly than take any risks by just winging it.
The next step is to cut two pieces of 1×4 inch wood for each shelf you plan on installing. Each piece should be 4 inches longer than the width of the spaces between the studs. These will serve as the front and back sides of each shelf.
The next step is to cut two pieces of 1×4 inch wood for each shelf you plan on installing. Each piece should be 4 inches longer than the width of the spaces between the studs. These will serve as the front and back sides of each shelf.
Cut two pieces of your plywood that are an inch shorter than the height of each shelf space. These will serve as the top and bottom of each shelf, which will sit on top of these pieces when it’s finished, giving it a finished look when you put all four together at once.
Next you’ll want to cut two pieces of your plywood that are an inch shorter than the height of each shelf space. These will serve as the top and bottom of each shelf.
Next, you’ll need to cut your plywood pieces. To do this, measure the width of your space between studs and subtract 1 inch for each side. This will be the length of one piece of plywood that will serve as the top or bottom of each shelf. Now measure the height of your space between studs and subtract 1 inch from it as well. Do not forget to also include this dimension when measuring how long each piece should be. Once you have calculated these dimensions, use them to cut out two pieces of your plywood that are an inch shorter than the height and width respectively (giving yourself plenty extra room). These will serve as the top and bottom portions of each shelf unit once they are assembled together with glue or screws into one solid piece.
In some cases where you have used 2×4 inch lumber rather than 1×4 inch lumber (or if you want even sturdier shelves), feel free to use full 8 foot lengths instead so long as no more than half an inch sticks outside past any part where other materials such as wallboard may meet with it later on down south near where windows might be installed eventually.”
Now it’s time to assemble each shelf. Place two screws in each end of one piece of 1×4 inch wood and attach it to another piece of 1×4 inch wood so that they are at right angles forming a “T” shape or a 90 degree angle. Repeat this process for each shelf you plan on installing.
Now it’s time to assemble each shelf. Place two screws in each end of one piece of 1×4 inch wood and attach it to another piece of 1×4 inch wood so that they are at right angles forming a “T” shape or a 90 degree angle. Repeat this process for each shelf you plan on installing.
Measure the studs between which you will be installing your shelves and make sure they are spaced no more than 16 inches apart and use a stud finder to locate where the studs are located behind the drywall or plaster before drilling pilot holes into them with your electric drill bit. Sand all surfaces before assembly, especially if they have been cut down from full-sized boards by using coarse sandpaper prior to assembly, as well as after assembly if necessary.
Conclusion
Once you have all of your shelves assembled, it’s time to install them between the studs. Place a shelf on its side so that the “T” shape faces outward and push it gently into place in between each pair of studs. Once you are satisfied with their position, screw them into place using two screws at each end. If you don’t have a drill or impact driver, you can use a hammer and nails instead.
