HOME • PLAN CATALOG DIY Garage Shelves [Freestanding] | save this plan ANA-WHITE.com Di!iculty: Beginner Projects Free plans to build freestanding garage shelving using only 2x4s. Easy and inexpensive, but sturdy and functional. Includes video tutorial from anawhite.com My Videos 08:57 RELATED: Garage shelving attached to wall free plans Collections: Essential Save Freestanding Garage Shelving Features BEGINNER FRIENDLY: Very easy to build using just 2x4 boards YOUR SIZE: Easy to customize in size to fit your space NO HOLES IN THE WALL: Freestanding, so will work with concrete, brick, metal walls or for rental units THIN SHELVES: Because the shelves are only 11/2" thick, this creates more space vertically YOUR NEEDS: Customize shelving placement as needed or to add workbench or garage media center FITS TOTES: Designed to fit totes and boxes MOVEABLE AND REUSEABLE: Easy to take apart and reuse the 2x4s Customization Ideas for Freestanding Garage Shelving Utility Workaround: Built around water heater and with roll out shoe bench. Click for more photos and details Around the Door: Shorter end to fit around garage door: Click for more photos and details Face Li": This user added a barn door to the front OmgIfknlove it! Amish made in America CURBO Parking Curbs Open Click for more photos and details Work Around: A built in workbench in the center, could also be used for a TV Click for more photos and details Concrete Basement Wall: Not required to be attached to the wall EPSON Коо Click for more photos and details Finished: The shelving is solid wood, so you can paint or stain it easily Click here for more details and photos Video Tutorial Here is a very quick video of building this garage shelving: Quick and Easy Freestandi… Project Notes You can make your shelving as long or short as you want. The span between leg sets can be altered. Mine are about 5' apart, and it's plenty strong. According to the Sagulator you can put about 200 pounds on a six foot long shelf, made of 2x4 boards - but do test. For heavy objects, like bulk food or water, make the span less. You can go taller with the shelving, but do consider forward tipping - you will want to attach to the wall. You can add more shelves, at any height. And the shelves can be partial or full length I recommend you secure to the wall to prevent forward tipping or racking Ad Go for Grubhub The Food You Love, Delivered. Find New Flavors or Enjoy Your Favorites with Grubhub. Order Now Grubhub Pin For Later! Ad Dimensions Can be built in any size or length. Dimensions shown are as shown in photos. Preparation SWITCH AND GET A GREAT DEAL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY SHOPPING LIST 2 - 10' long 2x4s PER Leg Support (I had 5 leg supports, so I bought 10) 4 - 2x4 - length of shelf PER SHELF (I bought 16 2x4 @ 20' long because I had 4 shelves, 20' long each) 2-1/2" self tapping wood screws (star bit don't strip), two per leg/per shelf board Additional screws for anchoring to wall to prevent forward tipping or racking COMMON MATERIALS 2 1/2 inch screws Elmer's Wood Glue SWITCH AND GET A GREAT DEAL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY CUT LIST PER LEG SUPPORT 2 - 2x4 @ 72" 4 - 2x4 @ 17" TOOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square a"er each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue o! bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck! Instructions STEP 1 Mark out placement of shelf supports on each of the legs. Attach legs to shelf supports with 2-1/2" self tapping screws and glue. STEP 2 Mark out on 4 of the shelf boards the placement of the leg supports. Attach 2 to top shelf and 2 to bottom shelf with screws. I attached the outer boards first, flush to the inside of the leg boards. This will create the basic shape of your shelving unit. Adjust for square. Then add remaining shelf boards and screw down. Attach securely to wall to prevent forward tipping or racking. Finishing Instructions Preparation Instructions: Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed. PROJECT TYPE Workshop and Garage Plans Garage Storage ROOM Closets Garage and Workshop Storage Solutions Comments Log in or register to post comments Brag Posts from this Plan
