This pegboard wall gets a modern twist that makes adding and moving shelves easy with a large-scale grid.
Everything had a place.
She knew the power of pegboard.
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If you’re like us, you’ve been trying to name andtame all the clutterof your life.
There’s the kitchen, sure.
That room exists in a constant state of making messes and cleaning up, rinse and repeat.
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Could getting organized be as simple as apegboard wall?
We were blown away when this basement office by Jenna and Brandon Curry ofFor Richard or Poorersurfaced.
“It’s not like a regular pegboard you could run out and buy.”
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You only need basic tool skills plus some math to figure out hole placement.
Saw Furring Strips
Saw the ends of the furring strips to match the width of your pegboard.
Add enough rows to match the height of your pegboard.
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Cut Plywood and Plan Hole Placements
Cut plywood to fit the prepped wall area.
We used 48-foot plywood sheets to cover the entire wall.
For precise alignment, a chalk reel can create a grid across the plywood.
Drill straight down into the 24 so the pegs will sit straight.
Screw pegboard to furring strips.
Forstner bits are often used with a drill press but can be used with a handheld drill.
Add Finishing Details
Apply surfacing compound on seams and screw holes; let dry, then sand.
Prime and paint pegboard.
Cut and Sand Dowels
For this project, poplar closet rods were chosen.
They can becut to lengthusing a table saw; ours are 9 inches long.
This length allowed for pegs that protrude about 8 inches to hold a shelf.
Also, if doing this yourself, a miter box can help ensure straight cuts.
Cut extra pegs and shelves so it’s possible for you to add to or rearrange the pegboard.
