How To Hang Peg Board To The Wall

Cut the required number of furring strips to the height measured in step 1.

How to hang peg board to the wall.

Level stud finder 2 1 2 wood screws pegboard hooks drill. Measure the wall where you want to hang your peg board. Start by laying out your install area. Now you will attach the pegboard to the wood furring strips.

Materials needed to hang pegboard cut to size. Use a stud finder or other means to locate the studs behind the drywall. Hold them horizontally across the wall and place a level on top. How to install a pegboard wall step 1.

Mounting the pegboard 1. How to install a pegboard wall. It s great for organizing tools. If you have a work table start the lower edge of the pegboard at this.

2 cut 1 2 furring strips cut 1 2 furring strips to make a frame that is attached to the back side of the pegboard. Ask a friend to help you install the furring strips. Drive screws through pegboard and furring strips at all four. If you can t find the studs and you are hanging the pegboard on.

Pre drill a hole through the wood furring so that it will line up with the wall anchor. Use a pencil to leave visible alignment marks. If your garage was built before the early 1990s chances are you will have bare wall studs. Then get to the store to pick up your supplies.

If you are. 3 attach strips attach the furring strips. The things you will need include a tape measure level stud finder wood screws washers wall anchors if hanging on drywall a drill and or a screw driver. Fasten the furring strips at 16 inch stud intervals along the wall.

Keep in mind when deciding where to place the board that it s much better to hang it on studs especially if you re hanging heavy. Mine was 2 x 4. A video detailing peg board installation in my garage. Using a level to ensure a 90 degree angle hold the pegboard in place on the wall you may need a friend to assist.

Using a wood screw drill the furring into the anchor and through the wood. Fire code in later. Cut a 1 x 3 x 8 into 2 pieces equal to the same width of the pegboard. Raise the pegboard up to cover the.

Small enough to hang it with no help. It s framed with 1x2 lumber and secured with 2 nails. Mine were 2 each.