How to Build Closet Shelves and Clothes Rods
Closets are a great place to store things that you need to easily be able to access. Shelves allow you storage space, whereas a clothes rod will provide you with a place to hang your clothes. It is easy to add these items to a closet in order to make the most out of the storage space.
- Use a stud finder to locate the placement of the studs within your closest space. Use a pencil to mark the areas where they are located so that you can be sure that you are anchoring your rod or shelves to a stud in order to anchor the rod or shelf.
- Place your brackets for your clothes rod or shelf at the desired height, and then insert the screws that you are going to be using to install them.
- Use a screwdriver or electric drill with a standard Philips or flathead attachment to screw in the provided screws that came with your brackets. It is very important that you install your brackets where the studs are located.
- Repeat the process installing the brackets on the other side. You should measure the distance from the floor to the bracket so that your brackets are evenly placed.
- Add a center bracket in the same manner if your closet is more than three feet wide. The center bracket will help to distribute the weight evenly so that your clothes rod or shelf stays put when you add the weight of your clothes or other items.
- Cut down the length of your shelf or rod so that it is the right size for the width of your closet. Be sure to consider the width of the brackets so that your pole will fit into the brackets perfectly.
- Insert your clothes rod or shelf into the brackets, and check to be sure that the clothes rod or shelve is level and securely fitting into the brackets you installed.