How to Make a Closet Bench

First and most importantly, you are going to want to customize this bench to fit your closet. I will put the dimensions and directions in this post that we used, however, every space is different. So be sure to measure your space and calculate cuts accordingly.

1- Peel back carpet and carpet padding or cut exact holes out where the legs go and prepare the area. Remove baseboard where you will be installing the 2×4’s/legs of the closet bench.

Note- If your bench isn’t sitting flush to a side wall then you will want to make each side identical (both 2×4’s cut to 12 3/4″ long and put them both on the outside of the frame).

Screw all 8 pieces together making certain that the 4- 18″ studs are completely level because you want to make sure the bench is level.

Try to make everything flush and level as possible.

Next, you’ll want to secure the frame of the bench to the wall. Find at least one or two wall studs and screw it into the wall studs making sure everything is level.

Now, you are going to make it look nice by trimming, caulking, and painting the bench frame.

Before cutting the trim, be sure you are cutting the 45 degree angle in the correct direction so they all fit together!

Nail the trim on..

Next, nail trim on to the front legs. I didn’t get a photo of the front trim during the installation so here is a photo of the front trim after it was completed.

Using paintable caulk, run the caulk along the exposed edges and corners and over the finish nail holes or screws. Allow to dry.

Sand caulk well so that you cannot see the nail/screw holes or edge gaps.

Paint giving it at least two good coats. I found no need to paint inside the bench. I mainly painted the outside.

Great job! You have built a closet bench frame.

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