Oh my gosh!! I did this project and it turned out beautifully! It took a while for me to convince someone at Lowe's to cut the boards and trim...at first they said they couldn't do it but I said logically someone must cut these because who has use for an 8ft. board?? Once I got it home I followed your instructions and I could not be more pleased! You must be an amazing teacher because I usually have very little confidence in myself to complete home projects - your enthusiasm, clear instructions, and beautiful outcome convinced me to give it a shot. My closets look amazing, and are more functional without having to worry about smaller items falling between the wires!! Thank you so much!!
You just made my day! Thank you for taking the time share your experience plus give others the confidence they need to try this project. Plus let others know sometimes you have to be firm with the Lowe's associate to get them to cut the closet boards. BTW I'm a Clemson Tiger and my mom was an elementary school teacher, so that might be why I like to teach :)
@@porchdaydreamer Please keep up the teaching on home DIY projects, I am subscribed and love your videos. Now that you say you're a Tiger it makes so much sense, we are usually an enthusiastic bunch to say the least! Whoo hooo! Go Tigers!
What a great video! My best friend just purchased a starter home for her 22 year old son! What a great project for him to do and build up his diy skills. I’m a handyman and told him he has to learn but I’ll be near to assist. I think he can do this alone. 😊
the Boards add quite a bit of weight to the shelf...then if you put heavy objects on it, it will likely pull the clips out of the wall. I prefer the wire shelves uncovered because adding boards inhibit air circulation , which most closets need more of, not less.
Yes the added weight will probably make them fail. I would rip out & just install wooden shelving. You only need to add the wooden supports to what she bought, make sure you screw it into 2x4’s behind the Sheetrock.
I’ve watched so many videos on this kind of project. Searching for the right kind. They are mostly cheap things like foam boards. Thanks for sharing an easy but durable option 😊
Thank you! I was just like you and got so frustrated by the other tutorials being too hard, ugly or made out of foam core boards - what? Glad my new take on covering wire shelves inexpensively, easily and durably helped you too! 😁
If you want something cheaper and just practical just put self adhesive individual vinyl tiles on the shelves. Because most of us are not concerned with whether or not our closets are aesthetically pleasing.
As a Realtor, if you ever sell your house, make sure they are aesthetically pleasing. Buyers love looking is closets and seeing organization. Good organization shows you care for your home and maintain it.
So funny I came across this. I have been planning on moving to this certain apartment building. I happen to know what the floor plan is. I also can't stand the metal shelves. I came up with the same idea. Making a wood cover to fit over each shelf. Yours is a lot easier. Thank you!
I did this last year in my open linen closet. Game changer! I had leftover plywood from another project and it fit perfectly, the front trim was cut from another plywood sheet. I painted it out.
Standard size laminate shelving will ONLY fit standard width wire shelves without cutting. Builders use wire because few closets are those standard multiples of 6" in width., and it's easier to cut them cleanly than saw laminated particleboard. IKEA sells rolls of heavy plastic that match the depth of standard wire shelves.
I did this in our new built home. I have no idea why anyone wants the wire shelf they are worthless in my opinion. Thank you for sharing. I did not do the Nano tape on the fronts but now I will add this Thank you.
I have wire cube shelves so that's more complex to cover up. I think I'd use corrogated cardboard covered in fabric with hot glue. Would be nice to have something to cover them up (it's for bathroom storage so not the most attractive to look at!)
I hate wire shelves but it’s all I’ve ever had. 😅 and I’m surprised by people talking about the weight limits. I’ve never had an issue so maybe I just haven’t been at the limits? Ty, I was almost entertaining spending $50 for one cover on Etsy. Saved my financial future 😮💨😂
Right? When I’ve had to remove the anchors to the brackets it about KILLS me with the pull force and the wall damage 😂 I’ve LOADED my wire shelves up with no issues.
Wow! Turned out terrific! Would that board allow you to use little trim nails instead of the double sided tape? (If you don’t mind touching up with paint etc)
Sorry! Not sure why. You can see in my video they cut mine and I live just a few miles from Lowe's Corporate Offices, so these stores are closely watched by HQ.
This is great for tiny linen closets/tiny pantries… BUT I want to do this to my big closets and big pantry. How would I do that when those hold heavy things and require those angled brackets so heavy things can hold. I’ve had those wired ones go right through our walls in our closet bc our stuff was too heavy so I don’t know how I’d make sure they’d hold extra weight in a way I could do this easily and with no experience. 😅
I thought through that and decided I didn't want to disturb the tape on the shelves because I had to handle them to install. Plus I found it easier to line up the tape with the shelf while it was in place. Either approach will work 😁
Honestly this is silly- you have now spent all that money on real shelving only to cut it and transpose it onto the cheap wire ones. At that rate for an extra few hundred dollars you could've just measured/bought the real closet shelving and had your husband or handyman install a real closet system that would support much more weight. Now the same cheap wire shelves have to support real shelves along with your belongings- makes the situation worse if you ask me. This is a NO for me.
I installed the lower shelf with brackets 😁🙋🏼♀️ No handy man or husband needed. This was a super cheap option that’s renter friendly. Just a new solution to an age old problem 💡
Sorry to hear that! Can you try a different Lowe’s? They can’t cut anything less than 16” off of anything due to safety guidelines. I had to step up to a really long board for that reason.
Oh my gosh!! I did this project and it turned out beautifully! It took a while for me to convince someone at Lowe's to cut the boards and trim...at first they said they couldn't do it but I said logically someone must cut these because who has use for an 8ft. board?? Once I got it home I followed your instructions and I could not be more pleased! You must be an amazing teacher because I usually have very little confidence in myself to complete home projects - your enthusiasm, clear instructions, and beautiful outcome convinced me to give it a shot. My closets look amazing, and are more functional without having to worry about smaller items falling between the wires!! Thank you so much!!
You just made my day! Thank you for taking the time share your experience plus give others the confidence they need to try this project. Plus let others know sometimes you have to be firm with the Lowe's associate to get them to cut the closet boards. BTW I'm a Clemson Tiger and my mom was an elementary school teacher, so that might be why I like to teach :)
@@porchdaydreamer Please keep up the teaching on home DIY projects, I am subscribed and love your videos. Now that you say you're a Tiger it makes so much sense, we are usually an enthusiastic bunch to say the least! Whoo hooo! Go Tigers!
A cheaper option is to use white poster board. It won’t be as nice, but could be a renter friendly option.
Brilliant! I truly hate those wire shelves, which are everywhere in the house. Now I can upgrade them all, one room at a time. Thanks SO much.
So happy to help!
What a great video! My best friend just purchased a starter home for her 22 year old son! What a great project for him to do and build up his diy skills. I’m a handyman and told him he has to learn but I’ll be near to assist. I think he can do this alone. 😊
Thank you! My dad bought me my first tools and toolbox. Then taught me how to use them in my first apartment 😁
@@porchdaydreamerthat’s great! I’m more motivated now that I’m doing the right thing.
the Boards add quite a bit of weight to the shelf...then if you put heavy objects on it, it will likely pull the clips out of the wall. I prefer the wire shelves uncovered because adding boards inhibit air circulation , which most closets need more of, not less.
Yes the added weight will probably make them fail. I would rip out & just install wooden shelving. You only need to add the wooden supports to what she bought, make sure you screw it into 2x4’s behind the Sheetrock.
I’ve watched so many videos on this kind of project. Searching for the right kind. They are mostly cheap things like foam boards. Thanks for sharing an easy but durable option 😊
Thank you! I was just like you and got so frustrated by the other tutorials being too hard, ugly or made out of foam core boards - what? Glad my new take on covering wire shelves inexpensively, easily and durably helped you too! 😁
If you want something cheaper and just practical just put self adhesive individual vinyl tiles on the shelves. Because most of us are not concerned with whether or not our closets are aesthetically pleasing.
As a Realtor, if you ever sell your house, make sure they are aesthetically pleasing. Buyers love looking is closets and seeing organization. Good organization shows you care for your home and maintain it.
That’s a very loose use of “most of us” because let me tell you, most of us are concerned that our closets are aesthetically pleasing.
I’ve tried adhesive tiles and not stable enough for me.
@@somncrazy
Agree ❤
If a potential buyer is turned off by wire shelving inside closets, that’s going to be the least of your problems.
I want to cover my wire shelves and didn’t want to go through the process of removing. Great idea. Thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
So funny I came across this. I have been planning on moving to this certain apartment building. I happen to know what the floor plan is.
I also can't stand the metal shelves. I came up with the same idea. Making a wood cover to fit over each shelf.
Yours is a lot easier. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
What a great idea. They already looked better just with the shelving on top. Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome! Thanks so much!
Great job! Love this and you made it simple with clear concise instructions. Thanks!
You are so welcome!
I did this last year in my open linen closet. Game changer! I had leftover plywood from another project and it fit perfectly, the front trim was cut from another plywood sheet. I painted it out.
That is awesome!
Standard size laminate shelving will ONLY fit standard width wire shelves without cutting. Builders use wire because few closets are those standard multiples of 6" in width., and it's easier to cut them cleanly than saw laminated particleboard. IKEA sells rolls of heavy plastic that match the depth of standard wire shelves.
I did this in our new built home. I have no idea why anyone wants the wire shelf they are worthless in my opinion. Thank you for sharing. I did not do the Nano tape on the fronts but now I will add this Thank you.
So glad I could help! They will even better with the trim on the front 😁
I have wire cube shelves so that's more complex to cover up. I think I'd use corrogated cardboard covered in fabric with hot glue. Would be nice to have something to cover them up (it's for bathroom storage so not the most attractive to look at!)
I hate wire shelves but it’s all I’ve ever had. 😅 and I’m surprised by people talking about the weight limits. I’ve never had an issue so maybe I just haven’t been at the limits?
Ty, I was almost entertaining spending $50 for one cover on Etsy. Saved my financial future 😮💨😂
Right? When I’ve had to remove the anchors to the brackets it about KILLS me with the pull force and the wall damage 😂 I’ve LOADED my wire shelves up with no issues.
Nano tape also goes by the name Alien tape. I have used the Alien tape and it works well.
This is amazing! Thanks for adding all the little details on installing too. ❤
Glad it was helpful! Everyday I open this linen closet I smile now. By covering the wire shelves they now store so much more because they are solid ❤️
This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing. I have a small closet that looks very similar to yours. I am going to give this a try.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video! Did my entire walk in pantry in an afternoon! It looks amazing!!!🤩
🙌🏻 YAY! Thank you for letting me know this worked for you too. GREAT idea for a pantry so the stuff doesn't wobble. You can store SO much more stuff 😎
Lots of great ideas. Great presentation -- you're a natural!
Thanks so much! 😊
This was great but had to use nail bards. Looks good for now.
I’ve seen that done before with clear plastic that was about quarter inch thick.
I this is so helpful for me. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
This idea is rental friendly too.
It absolutely is!!
Great idea!! Wish I had thought of that a long time ago!!!
You and me both!
Wow! Turned out terrific!
Would that board allow you to use little trim nails instead of the double sided tape? (If you don’t mind touching up with paint etc)
Absolutely! I wanted to skip that part 😂 The PVC trim is paintable. The tape is still going strong after months of daily use.
Love your idea. I can’t wait to apply it.
Yay! Thank you!
I thought you were Christy Brinkley
TY! Great video show how. 👏🏻🎉👏🏻🎉👏🏻🎉
You are so welcome!
Very timely. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
You are a genius 😅😂❤
Hey, where there is a will there is a way 😂
very cool idea 👍👏
Thank you! 😊
I want to do something similar to this, stuff falls through the wires.
My Lowe’s won’t cut the laminate shelving for you and ‘doesn’t do project cuts’ on the sheet goods.
Sorry! Not sure why. You can see in my video they cut mine and I live just a few miles from Lowe's Corporate Offices, so these stores are closely watched by HQ.
So professional 👌🌻
Thanks so much!
I’ve used the Nano tape. It won’t hold anything heavy!!
This PVC moulding trim weighs next to nothing.
Doesn’t have to hold anything other than the trim on the front. The shelf takes the weight of whatever is on the shelf.
This is great for tiny linen closets/tiny pantries… BUT I want to do this to my big closets and big pantry. How would I do that when those hold heavy things and require those angled brackets so heavy things can hold. I’ve had those wired ones go right through our walls in our closet bc our stuff was too heavy so I don’t know how I’d make sure they’d hold extra weight in a way I could do this easily and with no experience. 😅
Ok, this is genius.
Thank you! I HAD to figure out an easier but durable solution 😁
wow!! love it!
Thanks so much!!
Great Idea, but you would sVe yourself some hassle if you put the tape on the shelves before sliding them on to the wire shelving.
I thought through that and decided I didn't want to disturb the tape on the shelves because I had to handle them to install. Plus I found it easier to line up the tape with the shelf while it was in place. Either approach will work 😁
This is genius!
Thanks! I laid awake many nights trying to figure out this solution 😂
Would you recommend the same for rack shelf inside fridge 🤦♀️
Hmmm, anything is possible but you may want to use a cheaper thinner board and no trim 😁
Ver y clever 👏
Thank you!
Wow❤
Thanks so much!
Builders use the cheapest products the code allows. It’s a business for profit.
WOW 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 💯 💢💯💢💯😻😻😻😻😻
Thanks so much! Hope this idea helps you.
She is overqualified
Honestly this is silly- you have now spent all that money on real shelving only to cut it and transpose it onto the cheap wire ones. At that rate for an extra few hundred dollars you could've just measured/bought the real closet shelving and had your husband or handyman install a real closet system that would support much more weight. Now the same cheap wire shelves have to support real shelves along with your belongings- makes the situation worse if you ask me. This is a NO for me.
You may be right, but renters can't hire a handyman or a husband to redo the closet.
Why would she need a handyman or a husband to install a shelving system? There’s nothing easier than installing shelves. 😂
I installed the lower shelf with brackets 😁🙋🏼♀️ No handy man or husband needed. This was a super cheap option that’s renter friendly. Just a new solution to an age old problem 💡
Typical rock of a comment. The tone and text exudes a lifelong habit of underestimating and oversimplifying.
My Lowe’s won’t cut the laminate shelving for you and ‘doesn’t do project cuts’ on the sheet goods.
Sorry to hear that! Can you try a different Lowe’s? They can’t cut anything less than 16” off of anything due to safety guidelines. I had to step up to a really long board for that reason.