About a year ago the wife and I talked about upgrading the closet, and after looking at designs and prices I made that comment “I should be able to build this for a lot less”. Well, when recently talking about starting another project, I got the “Where are those closet cabinets that you are supposed to build?” So I guess I better do that first. So some questions for those of you who may have built such a project or just have a lot more experience than I do.
1. Do you agree that 1/2 ply should be plenty strong for this project?
2. The wide side of our closet is 100 inches across, and the design she wants includes three connecting modules. Is it better to build three stand alone modules and connect them in the closet at final assembly or Do I save some wood and use the center module as a side piece for the two outer modules? I am thinking option 2 saves a little wood, but might lead to a number of other issues in trying to construct.
3. The closet currently has base moldings. Which option is better for working around the molding?
A. Mount the bottom unit on walls above base molding
B. Notch the bottom unit to fit around the molding
C. Remove the base molding - Would likely need to reinstall in at least some places. Also, concerns about damaging floor or drywall
4. Best solution for adding hardwood edging to the plywood. Is their a better option than buying hardwood and milling down to size. I want something better than the iron on edging.
5. Any recommendations on painting (White) versus finishing the wood (probably a light to clear finish on birch plywood)?
Hoping for some advice to get me started on the right track
1. Do you agree that 1/2 ply should be plenty strong for this project?
2. The wide side of our closet is 100 inches across, and the design she wants includes three connecting modules. Is it better to build three stand alone modules and connect them in the closet at final assembly or Do I save some wood and use the center module as a side piece for the two outer modules? I am thinking option 2 saves a little wood, but might lead to a number of other issues in trying to construct.
3. The closet currently has base moldings. Which option is better for working around the molding?
A. Mount the bottom unit on walls above base molding
B. Notch the bottom unit to fit around the molding
C. Remove the base molding - Would likely need to reinstall in at least some places. Also, concerns about damaging floor or drywall
4. Best solution for adding hardwood edging to the plywood. Is their a better option than buying hardwood and milling down to size. I want something better than the iron on edging.
5. Any recommendations on painting (White) versus finishing the wood (probably a light to clear finish on birch plywood)?
Hoping for some advice to get me started on the right track