Expand A Closet Over Carpet

Then attach metal brackets to the studs.

Expand a closet over carpet.

Check out these easy ways to expand your closet space. Need even more storage. From the floor which allowed just enough room to hang two levels of pants. Add a 2 x 4 to the corner they should always be double image 3.

Now you can lounge at home in a wrap based on the flowery design. The closet has been removed and everything has been removed from the floor closet framing bi fold door tracks carpet tack strips quarter round and baseboards so that i can sand and refinish the floor in the hallway. Place clothes flat on their hangers in two piles one for short items like shirts and the other for long items like coats and pants hung full length by their cuffs or waistband. Carpet remnants sometimes referred to as carpet scraps are the end pieces left over from a roll of carpeting.

Decide on the orientation of the closet. Locate studs on the back wall of the closet with a stud finder. Another option for a small closet with two walls is to leave the carpet where is is and cut out rectangles for your floor plates leave the holes a little too small and slit the corners so you. A tall rod for dresses and coats needs to be mounted 60 to 70 inches high.

If your existing closet rod is at least 66 in. This usually means they re sold at a lower price compared to full carpeting. Cut the carpet where the outside edge of where the drywall and baseboard meet. Madonna inn s iconic carpet inspires a cozy robe the san luis obispo hotel s steakhouse carpet is famous among fans.

From the floor there s enough space to add a second rod below it and still hang shirts and slacks. Locate studs on the back wall of the closet with a stud finder. Normal hanging height for clothes is 40 inches. Use a level to align the brackets along the top.

Move that piece to the inside of the closet void patch. Make sure the studs are plumb and even with the base and top plates. Space the brackets no more than 32 in. Keep in mind that hangers need sliding space.

A beautiful bench or chest of some kind will look beautiful in that spot with a great piece of artwork over it. If you want a double hanging clothing rod you ll need at least 80 inches. Screw the studs to the top plate and bottom plate. Measure the height of each pile to get the desired lengths for short and long item rods.

We placed the top of the rod 35 in. These pieces are sold as is since they re too small for a standard carpet installation but too big to toss out as waste.