Do It Yourself Closet
The design and construction
of custom made closets is becoming big business and companies
specializing in the trade are coming up like mushrooms all over the
country. This is primarily in response to the ever-increasing need
of economically feasible storage alternatives that this industry
offers. By and large the professionally installed systems are quite
affordable as a result of the production-style, fabrication and
installation techniques in use by many of the major companies.
Process and materials used
The process of manufacturing these do-it-yourself closets is fairly
is simple, fast and cheap. A record of the existing wardrobe is made
to determine the most efficient design for the new pattern. Then
field measurements are made and a design is produced. The closet is
then fabricated in the shop and assembled on site. Installation
usually takes about an hour and a half for the average closet.
Larger closets may take longer. The most popular closets are made
out of low-pressure plastic laminate that is applied over
particleboard. This surface is washable and easy to maintain. There
are manufacturers who prefer to use a vinyl-coated particleboard or
material made up of vinyl-coated wire to give the closet a basket
type look. These closets can be used for shelving, hampers and even
the wardrobe rods and are especially useful in do-it-yourself
installation. Clothing remains fresher due to improved air
circulation in this type of closet.
Most basic do-it-yourself closets are constructed of three
particleboard panels that are a quarter of an inch thick, assembled
with glue and finish nails or drywall screws. Particleboard with a
bull nose edge makes a neater and user-friendlier closet. Adjustable
shelving track can be easily installed as an added feature.
The particleboard should be finished with an oil-base primer and a
couple of coats of high-quality oil-based enamel for maximum
hardiness. Allow the freshly painted board a couple of hours to dry
before replacing the contents of the closet.
The cost of materials for such a project should rush you to about a
hundred dollars. A small sum if compared to a professionally
installed system based on the size of the space, the type of
material and the accessories being used.
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