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 need to name them) as a result of I needed to get began constructing ASAP, and I these had been the one items that I may have reduce within the retailer and match into my van to deliver them residence with me that day. After which, after getting my order positioned and asking if somebody may reduce a chunk of plywood for me, I used to be instructed that their noticed wasn’t working at the moment. 😀
He assured me that it might be mounted by the subsequent morning (Tuesday morning), so I made a decision to attend. But it surely wasn’t mounted the subsequent day. So as a substitute of ready, I ended up going to Dwelling Depot to have them reduce 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 at present between 9:30am and 1:30pm), however I did at the least have one sheet of plywood reduce and introduced it residence in order that I may at the least construct one thing. I simply wanted to see some kind of progress on this room.
I solely obtained the washer cupboard constructed yesterday as a result of I don’t need to construct the dryer cupboard till the electrician has run the brand new wire. The very last thing I need to do is construct one thing that may make his job tougher and probably price me extra money due to it. However right here’s what the washer cupboard appears like to date.
The washer will really stick out a number of inches from the cupboard, however at the least we will really get a visible of how huge 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 need to use lots of plywood that wouldn’t even present or serve an actual function, so I didn’t use plywood on the again or the facet in opposition to the facet 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 facet of the cupboard.
Then I measured the depth on the facet wall and positioned one other 1×2 vertically at that measurement.
After which I hooked up two extra 1×2’s on the peak of my plywood, which is 41 inches.
I nailed the plywood into the facet fringe of the 1×2 to kind the area 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 way in which round, nailing it into the 1x2s on the facet wall and again wall, and into the highest fringe of the plywood on the suitable facet.
With every step, I used my framing sq. and stage to ensure every little thing 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 facet as a result of that’s the facet that may present, and I’ll be trimming out the entire closet cupboards with 1x2s. My ground isn’t completely stage, so I’ve a sense I’ll should take away the highest trim and reduce it down a bit on my desk noticed for the washer to suit.
I had been totally different choices for counter tops, and located myself gravitating in the direction of butcherblock. I got here very shut to buying butcherblock from Lowe’s, after which I noticed 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 reduce the leftover purple oak hardwood flooring items to 33 inches huge and positioned them on prime.
I haven’t really hooked up them but as a result of I would like 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 purple oak to the entrance edge and facet edge to complete the countertop.
I’ve additionally bought wooden bleach for the counter tops as a result of I would like them to be a light-weight, pure wooden coloration, so I have to take away a few of the purple from the purple 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 effectively.
In order that’s so far as I obtained. However, hey! At the least I lastly constructed one thing! 😀
I actually needed to construct the opposite one for the dyer, however once more, I don’t need 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 at present by 1:30, and I’m hoping to have the remainder of the day to construct.
I additionally have to get the flooring coated earlier than I begin the massive stuff. This was such a small and easy venture that I didn’t fear concerning the flooring. However I’ll should construct the massive cupboards inside this room, and there’s no manner I’ll be constructing these huge cupboards in right here proper on prime of my newly completed hardwood flooring. So I have to get these coated and guarded earlier than I am going any additional.
However I’m so comfortable 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 severely doubt I’ll have the ability to do it on my own. However y’all in all probability know me effectively sufficient by now to know that I’m at the least 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 transform and enhance 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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