How To Build SIMPLE and CHEAP {DIY} Closet Shelves with Melamine

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You can build these simple closet shelves!
Are you looking for a way to maximize storage space in your closet? In this video we’re going to show you How To Build SIMPLE and CHEAP {DIY} Closet Shelves with Melamine!
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V i d e o C h a p t e r s
0:00 Intro
0:15 Measure closet space
0:51 determine how much melamine to buy
1:17 Mark shelf placement on walls
2:21 Cut melamine to size
2:52 center support boards
3:19 install cleats
5:17 paint cleats
6:13 install top shelf
7:08 install corner supports
7:52 install remaining shelves
8:16 caulk seams
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@kdocki 8 месяцев назад

For people watching, you don't need to plunge cut your beautiful baseboards to do this (like at1:54), you can just cut a small spot out of your support boards to fit over the untouched baseboard.

@2thesunnyside 8 месяцев назад

You're absolutely right! You can definitely approach it that way as well. In this situation, we wanted the vertical board to be flush with the wall so we cut the notch out of the base board rather than the back of the vertical board. By doing this it does add a little stability at the bottom of the vertical board and will help keep that board plumb. Thanks for pointing that out.

@inikkor520 7 месяцев назад

Yup, cutting the baseboard was not needed

@danieldillon40 6 месяцев назад

This comment is not needed. All the same?

@alex-650 6 месяцев назад

Yes, do not cut your baseboard. Just cut a notch into the board to fit over the baseboard. This gives you the flexibility to remove / reposition the board in the future.

@lkc1201 11 месяцев назад

This is exactly what I was looking for to redo our closet space. Thanks!

@2thesunnyside 11 месяцев назад

SO glad you found our video helpful! Good luck with your own closet install, and thanks for watching! We really appreciate it!

@samv7487 Год назад

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing and explaining along the way. These turned out fantastic. Love the color also.

@2thesunnyside Год назад

Thanks so much Sam! Sometimes a custom project like this can seem intimidating, but when you break it down into small steps, it's definitely manageable, even for the novice. Thanks for watching, and for your comment.

@oneofakindlifestyle 4 месяца назад

You blew my mind 🤯🤯 I love this so much! Starting off the year great! 🥳

@2thesunnyside 4 месяца назад

We're SO glad to hear you liked this project! It really is a simple thing to do and makes a huge difference in quality storage space in your home! Thanks for watching!

@chrischavez971 9 месяцев назад

thank you ladies! im gonna use that today on a job.

@2thesunnyside 9 месяцев назад

We're so happy you found the video helpful. Good luck with your job!

@WalkNancy 10 месяцев назад

Great, detailed tutorial! This answered all my questions! thanks

@2thesunnyside 10 месяцев назад

We're SO happy our video was helpful! Good luck with your own project!

@michelleamanti2277 Год назад

This is cool! I have a very awkwardly shaped closet that something like this would be perfect for. Thanks for the video!

@2thesunnyside Год назад

Thanks for watching Michelle! We're so glad you found this video to be helpful. Good luck with your closet!

@JeremyWinfreeDev 2 месяца назад

Looks great. Love the color choices too

@2thesunnyside Месяц назад

Thanks so much!

@inderpalsingh6629 8 месяцев назад

Thank for detailed and easy to follow along steps. I did follow these instructions and it turned out really well.

@2thesunnyside 8 месяцев назад

We're so happy to hear that! More often than not, doing projects for the first time can feel overwhelming. But when you break it down, they can be really simple to complete.

@RajeshS-zw7be 4 месяца назад

Thank you very much for sharing this project Definitely it’s on my top todo project

@2thesunnyside 4 месяца назад

We're glad to hear you liked it! AND you'll be so happy with all that extra storage space when you get them built!

@SommerWildes1980 6 месяцев назад

Life saver! This is what I needed to see! Thank you for good walkthrough and showing step-by-step!!

@2thesunnyside 6 месяцев назад

We're so happy you found the video helpful! Our goal is to help others feel confident in tackling these projects in their own homes 🙌🏻

@user-dd6xg3ox2i 6 месяцев назад

Are you using a nailgun to adhere the cleats to the wall? will that be strong enough? @@2thesunnyside

@2thesunnyside 6 месяцев назад

Yes we used the nailgun and premarked where the studs were. So if you make sure to secure them into the studs they should be secure enough.

@outofthebex Месяц назад

You taught me something new. Thank you ❤

@2thesunnyside Месяц назад

Happy to help!

@user-gp8rq3wl1r 6 месяцев назад

That's a good job what you did.. God bless you 🙏🌹🌹🌹

@2thesunnyside 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, we really appreciate it! 🙌🏻

@craftsbeautyandlife5163 2 месяца назад

This is a great video. I need a place to store my craft and seasonal stuff and my entry closet is my only option. This is on my "to do" list when I retire in July.

@2thesunnyside Месяц назад

Congrats on your retirement! And good luck with your project! You'll be so happy to have all that extra storage space!

@danbrown3460 6 месяцев назад

I’m so glad you showed how to cut out the baseboard for the divider. It is so easy to cut it out with that buzz saw and the end looks so professional!

@2thesunnyside 6 месяцев назад

It really isn't too difficult and we think it gives a more professional look as well. Thanks for watching and for your kind comment.

@xqxxy686 3 месяца назад

I'm trying to duplicate some center supports that don't require cutting the base board because it doesn't touch the ground. And no visible brackets.

@miriamdonnell1998 10 месяцев назад

thank you for the great video!

@2thesunnyside 10 месяцев назад

We love sharing our projects, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Have a good one!

@marynajarco84 4 месяца назад

That's wonderful 😊

@2thesunnyside 4 месяца назад

They've been such a great addition to this closet! Thanks for watching!

@Chris_and_Joans_Travels 4 месяца назад

This was great idea thanks

@2thesunnyside 4 месяца назад

We're glad you found our video helpful! Thanks for watching 🙌🏻

@tonykole8080 Год назад

GREAT JOB

@2thesunnyside Год назад

Thanks Tony! It feels so good to finally have some much needed storage in this closet!

@annh3599 11 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@2thesunnyside 11 месяцев назад

You bet! Thanks so much for watching! It means the world to us!

@bjf5027 9 месяцев назад

Excellent video! Can you tell me how you secured the vertical segments to the wall?

@2thesunnyside 9 месяцев назад

Great question! We just slid it into place. Once all of the shelves are in place and secured to the cleats on the center boards everything is tight and sturdy. The main thing you want to do it make sure the center board hasn't shifted and is square when you start installing everything. That's why we started with the top shelf and used a framing square on each additional shelf as we went along. (We did drive 2" brads through the top shelf into the vertical board for added stability) Hope that helps. Have a great day! And THANKS so much for watching, we truly appreciate it ❤️

@javierpichardo7582 Месяц назад

Awesome video!!

@2thesunnyside Месяц назад

Thanks so much!

@imawakenowru882 Год назад

It appears to be very simple however I have never used any of those tools in my life. I wish I had the courage to fix my own closet.

@2thesunnyside Год назад

It can be intimidating to use power tools for sure, especially if you've never used them before. It took us practice to feel confident using them ourselves. We've thought about doing a video or course teaching the basics of using power tools. Is that something you might find helpful?

@user-kg3op4nh9f 10 месяцев назад

@@2thesunnysideyes

@melmcallister4258 9 месяцев назад

Yes plz !!!!

@wam4985 9 месяцев назад

Great tutorial! You’ve inspired me. How did you secure the vertical melamine supports?

@2thesunnyside 9 месяцев назад

Great question. We secured 2" brads into the very top shelf down into the vertical boards. Then as each shelf is added and secured to each cleat it also helps to sturdy the vertical boards into place.

@barbarafling3790 4 месяца назад

Fabulous

@2thesunnyside 4 месяца назад

We're glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

@craigjones9016 3 месяца назад

put painters tape over your cut line and that also helps prevent chip-out.

@2thesunnyside 3 месяца назад

That's a great tip! Thank you! We've since learned about that and used it on other projects and it's been working great!

@joeystrange87 25 дней назад

Good video!

@2thesunnyside 22 дня назад

Thanks so much for watching!

@thomasflynn8712 5 месяцев назад

Very nice

@2thesunnyside 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Have a Merry Christmas!

@Middys1 4 месяца назад

Love this idea thanks for the tutorial - the only thing that really concerns me is the flooring comer that is unsupported (ie you screwed a piece of scrap wood underneath)

@2thesunnyside 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching, we're glad you enjoyed this project. The corners have been a concern for other viewers as well. But our shelves have held up well. We took the exact design from my kitchen pantry shelves the builders installed. And that's how the corners were also installed. I suppose if you're planning to load the shelves with really heavy supplies you could make sure to load those near the vertical brace pieces. Or you could also put some sort of "pillar" or "post" for lack of better terms in the corners to add more stability if you're worried about that.

@jumokelawal9937 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. I am hoping to put some shelves in a closet but I don't have all those tools you used. I only have the drill. Can you please advise on how I can get the woods cut? Thank you

@2thesunnyside 11 месяцев назад

If you have all of your dimensions you can have them cut at The Home Depot for example, when you're purchasing the wood. Typically the first few cuts are free, then they charge "x" amount per additional cut. (Last time we did that it was about $0.20 cut, but I don't know what the current rate is.) You can also rent tools from stores like that for a pretty reasonable price. Hope that helps.

@jumokelawal9937 11 месяцев назад

That is a great help. Thank you

@satheshs1377 3 месяца назад

Thanks for this video, just one question are the brad nails enough to support the cleats with the stud or do we need some bigger screws in them to support the weight after the shelves are filled?

@2thesunnyside 3 месяца назад

That's a great question. You could definitely add screws instead of brads, or in addition to them. We've never had a problem with the shelves after loading them with items. We built them just like the other shelves in our home that were installed by our builder. (This isn't our first set of shelves we've installed, and they've all held up well to the weight. )

@Foodie-yj1qe Год назад

Love your work! Quick question: are the cleats MDF?

@2thesunnyside Год назад

Great question, YES the cleats are MDF.

@leenoble7472 5 месяцев назад

So the only fasteners you used were 18 gauge brad nails? How well has it held up? I cant imagine it not pulling away from the wall. Especially where you scabbed the shelves together.

@2thesunnyside 5 месяцев назад

That's correct, we only used the brad nails. Since the cleats are secured into the wall studs and the shelves are secured into the cleats it really is more sturdy than you might think. The shelves have held up well. Still look and function like they did on day 1

@xqxxy686 3 месяца назад

Taping where you're going to cut will minimize splintering as well

@2thesunnyside 3 месяца назад

YES 🙌🏻 We've since learned that trick and have used it on other projects! It's a game changer, thanks for sharing so others can learn!

@EFergDindrane Год назад

What I really love about your channel is that while I can't do everything you show (rental apartment), I can still learn theory and also some tips about related projects, or things I can do in the future when I someday have a home... though I'm already 50, so a house may never be in the cards for me. Thank you!

@2thesunnyside Год назад

Thanks so much for your comment! We appreciate your honest feedback! And you're absolutely right! If the projects we share aren't 100% applicable to everyone at the time, we hope to still teach the theory and concepts behind them so they can be customized for any situation. We hope you'll get your own home someday too ❤️

@EFergDindrane Год назад

@@2thesunnyside You do great work! It is seen and appreciated.

@eddieimparato 9 месяцев назад

Is that a 16g finish nailer or did you just use an 18g nailer? Awesome video and this turned out really great.

@2thesunnyside 9 месяцев назад

Great question! We used an 18g brad nailer

@SeekChrist82 5 месяцев назад

Do u have to know where the studs are? To add shelves for heavy things?

@2thesunnyside 5 месяцев назад

We would recommend it. If the cleats aren't secured into the studs you can easily pull them out of the wall. Driving brads into the sheetrock alone won't be sturdy, especially for heavy things

@jonathanyoon8835 6 месяцев назад

Hi! How did you deal with uneven walls when installing the shelves?

@2thesunnyside 6 месяцев назад

That is a great question! We definitely dealt with this, especially in the corners. It helped to get a measurement from side to side (or length of the shelf) at the front and back of the shelf. Then we could adjust accordingly when we cut each shelf to size. Then we'd bring each in for a dry fit and trim off more (usually towards the back corner areas) as needed. If the walls were uneven at the backside, the gap usually closed pretty well as we made adjustments to the side cuts. From there we used caulk to fill in all of the edges.

@sjbaah5589 9 месяцев назад

Did you nail the center support or was it sturdy solely from the cut out notch?

@2thesunnyside 9 месяцев назад

Great question! We just slid it into place in the cut out notch. Once all of the shelves are in place and secured to the cleats on the center boards everything is tight and sturdy. The main thing you want to do it make sure the center board hasn't shifted and is square when you start installing everything. That's why we started with the top shelf and used a framing square on each additional shelf as we went along. (We did drive 2" brads through the top shelf into the vertical board for added stability) Hope that helps. Have a great day! And THANKS so much for watching, we truly appreciate it ❤️

@sjbaah5589 9 месяцев назад

@@2thesunnyside thanks for the response. Very helpful.

@maulinpatel8242 Год назад

How much weight will the cleats on the shelves support with the brad nails? Just wondering as I am considering this build for a kitchen pantry and it will hold a lot of heavy containers.

@2thesunnyside Год назад

I'm not sure on an exact weight limit, but as long as you secure the cleats into the wall studs they should be really secure. I will say that we built these shelves just like the shelves in my pantry which were installed by our builder. You could tweak the design a little bit to add more vertical support. Instead of having the vertical boards going all the way from the floor to the top of the shelves, you could have longer horizontal boards going across each shelf. (Like the very top shelf in this closet). That way you could have individual vertical supports (and cleats) spaced out to hold the weight of the shelf. You'd start building from the bottom up so you could drive brad nails down through the shelf into the vertical board. You could also use some wood glue on the bottom part of the vertical board since you wouldn't be able to drive brad nails into the bottom. This is where the cleats would add more support and strength as well. (I sure hope that made sense! I'm much more of a visual person and could draw up what I'm talking about.)

@carolyn212 Год назад

@@2thesunnyside This is exactly what I'm wanting to try to do. What size brad nails did you use on the cleats that went into the wall?

@2thesunnyside Год назад

We used 2" brads. That way they're long enough to go through the cleat, sheetrock and into the wall stud

@carolyn212 Год назад

@@2thesunnyside Thank you!

@2thesunnyside Год назад

You bet!

@jelanah_ 5 месяцев назад

How did you secure the vertical supports to the wall?

@2thesunnyside 5 месяцев назад

We just slid it into place. Once all of the shelves are in place and secured to the cleats on the center boards everything is tight and sturdy. The main thing you want to do it make sure the center board hasn't shifted and is square when you start installing everything. That's why we started with the top shelf and used a framing square on each additional shelf as we went along. (We did drive 2" brads through the top shelf into the vertical board for added stability) Hope that helps. Have a great day! And THANKS so much for watching, we truly appreciate it

@corkscrewakia Год назад

How much did it cost approximately to make this project ? Great video thanks

@2thesunnyside Год назад

Great question! We spent $220.

@myths_about_marriage5288 Год назад

Did you secure the center boards to anything? Or just slid them into the moulding ?

@2thesunnyside Год назад

Great question! We just slid it into place. Once all of the shelves are in place and secured to the cleats on the center boards everything is tight and sturdy. The main thing you want to do it make sure the center board hasn't shifted and is square when you start installing everything. That's why we started with the top shelf and used a framing square on each additional shelf as we went along. Hope that helps. Have a great day! And THANKS so much for watching, we truly appreciate it ❤️

@myths_about_marriage5288 Год назад

@@2thesunnyside ah! Thank you so much! I’m going to try it

@2thesunnyside Год назад

No problem! We're excited to hear how your shelves turn out! Be sure to come back and let us know 🙌🏻

@MrNightwinq 9 месяцев назад

I was about to comment with this question.

@readerreader6703 10 месяцев назад

What kind of a saw did you use to cut that 45 degree angle?

@2thesunnyside 10 месяцев назад

Great question! We used a 12" compound miter sliding saw. If you're not interested in purchasing your own, you can rent them as well.

@vrvrhm8438 10 месяцев назад

It is easier to cut the melamine instead of baseboard, I think. I might change the decor later, and then the gab of the baseboard can be annoying. 🤔

@2thesunnyside 10 месяцев назад

Interesting 🤔 I wouldn't say it's hard to cut melamine, you just have to go slower to prevent chipping. I guess we're used to cutting mdf and other wood products that you can just zip right through.

@swethamamidi1321 6 месяцев назад

How is the center support board attached to the wall?

@2thesunnyside 5 месяцев назад

The center board is not attached to the wall. It is secured with the cleats on each side and brads were driven down into the top shelf to keep it sturdy. It may not seem super sturdy when you're in the process. but once you have every shelf in place and it's all secured with brads in the cleats and top shelf, everything sturdies right up.

@VideoNOLA 6 месяцев назад

Not mentioned: Melamine shelving (a) is super expensive, and (b) sags over time. The supports shown here are mandatory, especially if there's any risk of the shelves getting wet or damp.

@2thesunnyside 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your comment. You're correct that melamine is more expensive than say your typical mdf boards, but compared to the overall cost of the closet shelves build it was worth the extra money to us. Melamine will provide an easier surface to clean and we don't have to worry about paint being scratched off as bins are slid in and out of place. Also doing the work ourselves saved a lot rather than hiring this project out.

@loustarski420 10 месяцев назад

7:53 now we are here

@2thesunnyside 10 месяцев назад

Valid comment 😅 it did take some time getting ready for the actual shelf install.

@BrianRoosa 9 месяцев назад

Is that 3/4" thick?

@2thesunnyside 9 месяцев назад

Yes, great question.

@think-about-it-777 6 месяцев назад

here's a good idea: use a router to cut a groove out of the backing board instead of destroying the baseboard...

@2thesunnyside 6 месяцев назад

That is a great idea for those who have a router! Thanks for sharing

@RoxyReyes-mq9hj 10 месяцев назад

I think you need to come to my home

@2thesunnyside 10 месяцев назад

🤪 You're too funny. You know...DIY projects can be intimidating for sure, but the more do, the more comfortable you get and you can always learn new skills. Start off with small projects and grow from there.

@RoxyReyes-mq9hj 9 месяцев назад

You have inspired me 🙃@@2thesunnyside

@wowyummyyy Год назад

L I K E 👍👍👍👍👍💥💯🤍💯🤍💯🤍😻😻😻😻

@2thesunnyside Год назад

You're so sweet! Thank you!

@think-about-it-777 6 месяцев назад

put masking tape on the melamine and it won't chip.

@2thesunnyside 6 месяцев назад

That's also a great idea! We do this with plywood and it works well. Not sure why we didn't think to use that method on melamine 🤪

@stevec9344 9 месяцев назад

the corner splice approach for the 2 shelves is not structurally sound. Don't do this if you have any weight on this

@2thesunnyside 9 месяцев назад

May we ask what your approach would be for a stronger hold where the shelves join? We built these just like the shelves in our pantry that were installed by the builder. So far we haven't had any structural issues with things being too heavy in our pantry or in this closet.

@greenhornadventure 9 месяцев назад

Two possible solutions for strengthening the corner: pocket screws, if you don't have a jig you could drill a pilot hole from the end of the second shelf board on an angle and drive trim head screws to tie them together. Second idea; an angled brace that runs diagonally across the corner. Similar to what you did but tied to the wall supports on both ends.

@2thesunnyside 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great ideas @greenhornadventures626