Need some extra storage space in your garage, office, or kitchen? Pegboards are a slick, elegant solution! Mounting a pegboard may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually pretty easy. The main question is whether you use furring strips to build a frame for the board, or use spacers to mount it. Worry not, we’ll cover both options! In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about installing pegboard.
Use a measuring tape to determine where you’ll hang your pegboard. Measure the length and height you’d like to cover and jot this measurement down. You can cut a board to size, but it’s probably easier to just buy smaller boards and hang them next to one another or buy a single board that’s close to the space you want to cover.
Use your measurements to purchase a pegboard that matches the space. Pegboards come in a variety of different colors and styles, so choose one that you find aesthetically pleasing—especially if you’re hanging it indoors.[2]
Metal pegboards are heavier, but they’re more durable than the typical wood or plastic.
Wood and plastic boards are lighter and they tend to have a warmer feel if you’re installing the board indoors.
You can always paint a pegboard if you don’t like the way it looks, so don’t worry a ton about the color if you have a specific look in mind and you’re feeling crafty.
Purchase furring strips that match the dimensions of your pegboard. If your pegboard didn’t come with spacers or you want to hang especially heavy items on your pegboard, purchase furring strips. These are 1 by 2 in (2.5 by 5.1 cm) wood boards you can buy at any home improvement store.[4]
You are going to screw the furring strips into the wall and then hang the pegboard on the furring strips. This will provide additional support and ensure there’s a gap between the board and the wall for your hooks to slide through.
You can cut furring strips to size with a handsaw, jigsaw, or circular saw.
The number of furring strips you need depends on the size of the pegboard. For a board that’s roughly 3 by 3 feet (0.91 by 0.91 m) or so, create a square-shaped frame for the edges of your board.
On the wall where you’re going to hang the pegboard, run a stud finder along the wall. Use a pencil to mark every stud that along the horizontal length of the wall that the pegboard will cover.
Studs are typically spaced out every 12 inches (30 cm) or 16 inches (41 cm).
Drill your furring strips into the wall using 3 in (7.6 cm) wood screws. Once you have the studs marked, hold your first furring strip up on the wall where the top horizontal edge of the pegboard will go. Use a spirit level to make sure the strip is straight and drill it into the studs with 3 inches (7.6 cm) wood screws. Repeat this process for the rest of your furring strips.
Only hang vertical furring strips on studs.
You can install as many furring strips as you’d like. You typically don’t need more than two (top and bottom edge) for smaller pegboards. For larger pegboards, you might place one furring strip every 1 ft (0.30 m) or so.
Have a friend help you lift the board up on to the furring strips. Use a spirit level to make sure it’s even on top of your furring strips. Then, use a pencil to outline the screw slots you plan on using on your furring strips. You can use any number of screws you like, but aim to place one screw every 8–16 inches (20–41 cm) or so.
If there are instructions that came with your pegboard regarding how far apart your screws should be, follow those instead.
Mark screw slots on every single furring strip you mounted.
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