▶ For large pegboards, you will want to insert strips every 16”- 24” inches between. ▶ If you are hanging heavier items from your pegboard, you will need to attach a strip vertically to each wall stud to give the pegboard additional support. Use a wall stud finder to make sure you properly identify the studs’ location, mark them and mount the strips using a drill. ▶ Attach the pegboard to the strips with washer-head screws, then arrange your hooks and other hardware to organize your tools and equipment.
How to Install Pegboard for Storage ▶ To create a pegboard, you first need to determine where you want the wall(s) to be and measure the space accordingly ▶ Cut the pegboard to your specifications using a circular saw — or if you don’t own one, ask the home improvement store where you purchased it to cut it for you. (Most of the larger chains will do this for you at no charge.) ▶ Attach 1” x 3” strips at the top and bottom of each pegboard panel.
that provide the wall spacing you need and extra durability, making it the perfect choice for mounting long-handled tools like shovels, rakes, hoes and edging shears. Plastic pegboard is also prefabricated with 1/4th inch holes, and its folded edges give you the wall clearance you need to add hardware for hanging. If you decide to go with a plastic pegboard, choose a system that features slide- in connectors that allow you to join panels for additional versatility. You’ll find that quality plastic pegboard units are often as durable as hardboard options. Tip: If you select hardboard or plastic pegboard, you can up your level of organization by painting sections in squares so you can tell in an instant what goes where. For instance, a large green square can be used to mark the designated screwdriver section, while the area marked in red can be allotted for wrenches or another frequently used tool. Pegboard in all its forms offers a versatile storage solution that can be combined with a wide assortment of hooks, bins, small shelving for items that are difficult to hang and even pegboard baskets to organize smaller items. This versatility is what makes pegboard a popular go-to choice for a host of organization projects.
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