I lastly began constructing my closet yesterday! After I positioned my order for all of my plywood on Monday, I didn’t embody the plywood for the washer and dryer cupboards (or cubbies, or surrounds — no matter you wish to name them) as a result of I needed to get began constructing ASAP, and I these have been the one items that I might have minimize within the retailer and match into my van to carry them dwelling with me that day. After which, after getting my order positioned and asking if somebody might minimize a chunk of plywood for me, I used to be informed that their noticed wasn’t working at the moment. 😀
He assured me that it could be fastened by the following morning (Tuesday morning), so I made a decision to attend. However it wasn’t fastened the following day. So as a substitute of ready, I ended up going to Residence Depot to have them minimize it for me. They’ve the very same plywood that I bought from Lowe’s for the remainder of the closet.
All of that to say that I haven’t acquired my supply but (it’s coming right now between 9:30am and 1:30pm), however I did not less than have one sheet of plywood minimize and introduced it dwelling in order that I might not less than construct one thing. I simply wanted to see some form of progress on this room.
I solely obtained the washer cupboard constructed yesterday as a result of I don’t wish to construct the dryer cupboard till the electrician has run the brand new wire. The very last thing I wish to do is construct one thing that can make his job tougher and probably value me extra money due to it. However right here’s what the washer cupboard seems like thus far.
The washer will truly stick out just a few inches from the cupboard, however not less than we are able to truly get a visible of how large and the way far out the washer and dryer will go, and the way a lot distance there will likely be between them.
Constructing this cupboard was extremely easy. I didn’t wish to use a number of plywood that wouldn’t even present or serve an actual objective, so I didn’t use plywood on the again or the aspect in opposition to the aspect wall. As a substitute, I measured the completed width (33 inches) after which positioned a 1×2 vertically at that measurement minus 3/4″ to make room for the three/4″ plywood that will function the aspect of the cupboard.
Then I measured the depth on the aspect wall and positioned one other 1×2 vertically at that measurement.
After which I hooked up two extra 1×2’s on the top of my plywood, which is 41 inches.
I nailed the plywood into the aspect fringe of the 1×2 to type the house for the washer.
And to finish the type of the cupboard, I hooked up a chunk of plywood to the highest and nailed it into place all the best way round, nailing it into the 1x2s on the aspect wall and again wall, and into the highest fringe of the plywood on the best aspect.
With every step, I used my framing sq. and stage to ensure the whole lot was sq., stage, and plumb earlier than attaching them.
Then I trimmed out the entrance of the cupboard utilizing 1x3s and 1x2s. I used a 1×3 on the wall in order that the opening of the cupboard would clear the window trim and window sill with some extra width to spare because the door of the washer will open in that route. And I used a 1×2 on the opposite aspect as a result of that’s the aspect that can present, and I’ll be trimming out the entire closet cupboards with 1x2s. My flooring isn’t completely stage, so I’ve a sense I’ll should take away the highest trim and minimize it down a bit on my desk noticed for the washer to suit.
I had been completely different choices for counter tops, and located myself gravitating in direction of butcherblock. I got here very shut to buying butcherblock from Lowe’s, after which I spotted I’ve loads of flooring left over from the flooring set up in the main bedroom suite. So I made a decision to make use of that as a substitute since I’ve already paid for it. I minimize the leftover crimson oak hardwood flooring items to 33 inches vast and positioned them on prime.
I haven’t truly hooked up them but as a result of I want to determine if that prime trim piece must be trimmed down earlier than I end the countertop. So proper now, these boards are simply mendacity on prime, however they’re not glued or nailed down. And naturally, I’ll add a 1×2 piece of crimson oak to the entrance edge and aspect edge to complete the countertop.
I’ve additionally bought wooden bleach for the counter tops as a result of I need them to be a lightweight, pure wooden coloration, so I have to take away among the crimson from the crimson oak. I’ll deal with that later as a result of I needed to order the wooden bleach on Amazon. This is the one I use (affiliate hyperlink), and it really works very nicely.
In order that’s so far as I obtained. However, hey! At the very least I lastly constructed one thing! 😀
I actually needed to construct the opposite one for the dyer, however once more, I don’t wish to make the electrician’s job any tougher and probably should pay extra. So I made myself wait on that. However y’all, I’m so anxious to construct!! I’m so excited that the remainder of my provides will likely be delivered right now by 1:30, and I’m hoping to have the remainder of the day to construct.
I additionally have to get the flooring lined earlier than I begin the massive stuff. This was such a small and easy undertaking that I didn’t fear concerning the flooring. However I’ll should construct the massive cupboards inside this room, and there’s no approach I’ll be constructing these large cupboards in right here proper on prime of my newly completed hardwood flooring. So I have to get these lined and guarded earlier than I am going any additional.
However I’m so pleased to see a bit little bit of progress…lastly. Now I simply want to determine how I’m going to get the washer and dryer out of the sunroom and moved into this room. I’m certain I’ll have to name in reinforcements for that. I significantly doubt I’ll have the ability to do it on my own. However y’all most likely know me nicely sufficient by now to know that I’m not less than going to attempt to do it myself earlier than I name for assist. 😀
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Addicted 2 Adorning is the place I share my DIY and adorning journey as I rework and adorn the 1948 fixer higher that my husband, Matt, and I purchased in 2013. Matt has M.S. and is unable to do bodily work, so I do nearly all of the work on the home on my own. You can learn more about me here.
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