How to Create Stylish Plywood Shelves for a Thrifty Pantry Makeover
Fed up with the uninspiring look of your pantry's wire shelves? I certainly was, and that's why I devised a clever solution to give my pantry a stylish makeover.
Let me take you through the steps of building plywood shelves, allowing you to easily replicate this project so you can also update your pantry.
Trust me, this DIY is a real winner!
This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.
Tools and Materials:
- Plywood sheets
- 1x3s
- Wood stain (optional)
- Saw
- Nail gun
- Measuring tape
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1. Measure and Purchase Plywood for Shelves
Begin your DIY pantry shelf transformation by measuring your existing wire shelves.
Remove the shelves from the pantry to make sure you are taking the correct measurements.
Head to your local hardware store and purchase sheets of plywood for shelves. These are cost-effective and provide a solid foundation for your custom pantry makeover.
2. Cut Plywood and 1x3s to Size
Using a saw, cut the plywood sheets to match the dimensions of your current wire shelving.
Additionally, cut 1x3s to the same length – these will serve as the front lip of your new shelves, providing a clean and finished look.
3. Secure 1x3s to Plywood
Attach the 1x3s to the plywood by using a nail gun.
This step ensures stability and durability.
The 1x3s will act to stabilize the shelf when placed over the wire shelves and also add a decorative element.
4. Replace Wire Shelving and Add Plywood
Place the wire shelving back into your pantry.
Place the cut plywood with attached 1x3s on top.
This straightforward process instantly transforms your pantry shelves, giving them a solid wood surface.
5. Optional - Stain the Plywood
To add a touch of warmth and character to your shelves, consider staining them.
While it's recommended to take the shelving outside for staining, you can also opt to stain them in place for convenience.
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My pantry has never looked better! The plywood shelves look gorgeous and hardly cost me anything.
Let me know if you gave this DIY a try and any creative twists you added.
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Nice job! Looks great!
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I think you've done a great job with your pantry shelves you've given yourself alot better room & for staining the shelves I'm sure that would of crossed your mind while you were preparing everything, I think they look Authenticly Ace, Job well done!
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