How To Build Garage Wall Mounted Shelves

Making some cantilevered garage shelves to mount high up on the wall.

How to build garage wall mounted shelves.

Each shelf can the be place in position on the wall and supported on the loose end with a 2x4 acting as a pillar. Built from 2x4s the frame and shelf supports come together easily with self tapping screws and wood glue. Have a partner help you lift and support the board while you secure it to the wall. Hold the shelf frame so the bottom is level with the ends of the boards hanging from the ceiling.

To make this diy project you will need deck screws a handsaw some plywood a power drill angle brackets and oriented strand board. Hang your wheelbarrow on the garage wall to free up floor space. Screw one side of the shelf to your garage wall. Start your tape measure on the floor and extend it up to the height you want your tallest shelf.

Screws through metal mending plates and the 1x4 into the studs. Repeat this process for each shelf. Simply cut and prepare the wood install the ledger install the shear plates and put up the shelves. After threading the boards for the shelves through the frame secure the project to the.

Of the plate sticking above the 1x4 to catch the rim. Tack it into place then drive 3 in. Screw down the shelves once the brackets are up you are ready to attach the shelves. Mark the height and length of the shelves you want to build on your wall.

Write down your measurements so you don t forget them. Leave about 3 4 in. Use 3 1 4 in 8 3 cm screws in the middle of the board every 18 inches 46 cm to secure the shelf to wall. Storage solutions mounted on the wall are a great way to clear up floor space.

Clamp the shelf to the pillar and tack a few screws along the back of the shelf to safely secure it to the wall.