Have you ever thought about making your own cabinets for the kitchen, bathroom and office? Knowing how to make your own wardrobe can save you millions of dollars. Having a great wardrobe can make a big difference in your home, but most cabinets cost millions per square meter. Get started with Step 1 below to learn how to make your own wardrobe for half the price.
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Step 1. Plan your closet
The standard thickness or depth of the wardrobe is 62.5 cm. The wardrobe itself has a diameter of 60 cm and 2.5 cm for the 'tongue'. The default height is 90 cm, with the height in the wardrobe itself about 86.3 cm, the rest is the material height. For wall cabinets, add a height of 45-50 cm. The remaining space between that distance and the ceiling is reasonable to prepare for hanging cabinets. The width of the wardrobe is between 30-150 cm, but is usually made in multiples of 7.5 cm. standard sizes are 37.5 cm, 45 cm, 52.5 cm and 60 cm. Do not forget to calculate the size of the wardrobe door you want when planning the width of the wardrobe.
Step 2. Cut the boards for the sides
Cut 1.9 cm MDF board, plywood or other wood. Because the sides will not be visible, the appearance of the material is not important, what matters is its strength and durability. This wood panel measures 86.25 cm and a width of 60 cm. clamp the two boards together and use a saw to cut a small 7.5x13.75 cm rectangle at the corner of the panel. This will be the indentation at the bottom of the cabinet.
To make a hanging or wall cabinet, the size should be according to your taste. The standard depth is about 30-35 cm. The height depends on your needs and the height of your ceiling. Indentations (toe kicks) at the bottom of the cabinet are not required for hanging cabinets
Step 3. Cut the wood for the base of the cabinet
In wooden cabinet base is 60 cm, the width depends on the dimensions of your kitchen. Don't forget to add the thickness of the wood on the side of the cupboard when measuring the width of the cupboard.
Again, for hanging cabinets, the depth is between 30-35 cm, not 60 cm. You can cut two parts for wall cabinets
Step 4. Cut the wood for the front and back structure
Use a 2.5x15 cm block and two pieces of blocks along the width of the base panel. Skip this step if you are making hanging cabinets.
Step 5. Cut the top fastening panel
Cut two pieces along the top. Skip this section if you are making hanging cabinets.
Step 6. Cut the front panel
The front panel will be arranged like a picture frame and will be the main visible part of the wardrobe. Therefore you can use wood with a size according to your taste. The size used depends on the part of the front view and the style you want, the wood used is usually 2.5x5cm, 2.5x7.5cm, 2.5x10cm.
Step 7. Install the cabinet base panel
Align and glue the base panel so that the flat face is aligned with the back edge of the panel and the back panel is 7.5 cm in line with the front edge. Then using hinges, secure them with bolts to the base of the cabinet and into the edges of the panels. Use the pilot holes before installing the bolts.
Step 8. Join the sides with the base
Glue and attach the side panel hinges to the base and base structure, adjusting the bending position with the prepared distance. Make sure all the edges are aligned. Use tongs and an elbow ruler to help align them.
Step 9. Install the top fastening panel
Next glue and attach the back strapping panel so that it sits flat against the wall. The front fastening panel must be installed so that it is aligned with the top panel, after the top panel is installed.
Step 10. Nail the back panel
Measure and then screw the 1.25 cm back panel board into place. For hanging cabinets, a thicker back panel, such as 1.9 cm MDF, is required.
Step 11. Tighten the wood joints
Now secure all the wooden junctions with the corner brackets and bolts.
Step 12. Install the shelf
Measure, mark and weigh locations on at least four corner brackets (two on each side) and install shelves on them. Wait to add shelves to the hanging wardrobe.
Step 13. Install the face panel
Arrange the face panels together like composing a photo frame. You can use flat hinges or meet elbows with elbows. You can use pocket holes, nails, or ladders and hinges, depending on your skill set, to hold the face panels together. Raw nails and holes for attaching the face panels to the cabinets.
Step 14. Place the cupboards
Put the cupboard in place. Screw the bolts through the back panel and all the way to the wall to secure the cabinet in place. Hanging cabinets require extra security, such as L brackets (which can be hidden with a backsplash), if you plan to place heavy objects in the cupboard.
Step 15. Install the door
Install the door on the front panel according to the door manufacturer's recommendations. You can also install drawers, but this can be too difficult and not recommended for beginners.
