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Can you put shelves up in a shed?

However, if you're looking for DIY adjustable shelves, then I recommend installing twin slot shelves in a shed, which are equally very easy to install too. What is this? Or, you may prefer using CLS for shed shelves between studs.

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Here's my super easy shed shelving using London brackets and very little power tools or skill to help get you organised. Includes video to follow along and tips on the types of wood you can use and alternative shed racking. Shed shelves don't have to be a difficult task. You don't need skills or much effort, at least, as shown here. But at the time of posting, I got so sick of not being able to find my tools in my shed quickly. In fact, you can see how bad it looked below. Not Instagram-friendly, eh? I'm sure you get the gist that it became a dumping ground because there weren't specific places for things. And it was all out of sight, out of mind. So, it was time to work on some shelving for sheds to make my tools and garden equipment much more organised.

❓Why I Chose London Brackets

After feeling enough was enough, I decided to opt for some London bracket shelving. Why? Because they're super easy to shed shelves that just require a selection of tools.

Other Uses for Shed Shelf Brackets

DIY kitchen shelves , which are very sturdy, holding tonnes of canned food, etc , which are very sturdy, holding tonnes of canned food, etc Garage DIY shelves , perfect for screwing to a brick wall , perfect for screwing to a brick wall Closet shelves , hidden inside, ideally fixed to a wall

DIY pantry shelves

DIY bike shed shelves

And more!

💡Alternative Simple Shed Shelves Ideas

However, if you're looking for DIY adjustable shelves, then I recommend installing twin slot shelves in a shed, which are equally very easy to install too. Or, you may prefer using CLS for shed shelves between studs. I personally try to avoid this as it limits adjusting the height of shelves if you ever want to move stuff around, etc.

❔Where to Buy London Brackets

You can buy London brackets for shelves at most DIY stores. Mine were a gifted PR sample from ManoMano. They're available in a variety of sizes and colours, but essentially create a mix of DIY metal and wood shelves.

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DIY Shelves For Beginners (Tip)

To save yourself having to buy a circular saw, or make many cuts, I recommend that you ask your local DIY wood stockist to make the big cuts for you. This is also beneficial if you have a small car.

🥇Best Wood for Shelves in a Shed?

Now a key point about the wood you choose. I'll help you by saying I opted for 9mm thick OSB 3 chipboard. It's light, sturdy and perfect in humid and damp conditions, as is my shed. But, it's important that you avoid anything really heavy because you haven't even filled them yet! But alternatively, you could use:

Strips of laminate flooring

Recycling thin wardrobe doors

DIY distressed wood shelves, but preferably moisture resistant

Exterior plywood or treated plywood

Or anything fairly lightweight what wouldn't bow under pressure

I don't recommend MDF as it will sag and expand in damp conditions.

👷‍♀️How To Make Shed Shelves

Step 1

Decide where you want your shed shelf. You'll need to think about what's going to be on top, etc. Then, using a 1m spirit level (or longer), position it where you want, but ensure your spirit level is smack bang in the middle and draw a line across all of the shed studs (spars).

Step 2

Now line up your London brackets with your pencil line on the stud work, and screw them to the frame.

Tips

If you're a beginner, I recommend

Pre-drilling before screwing

Use a magnetic bit if possible to prevent frustration

Sometimes, you can get away with pre-drilling, but there is a risk of splitting wood too close to the edges. It also helps to screw on an angle to prevent poking out.

Step 3

Place the wooden shelving of your choice ontop and screwed from underneath.

Tips

Avoid any excess hanging over the ends, which would create a weakness

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You could sand down the edges so they're less sharp

Use small screws to fix the wood to the brackets to avoid cutting yourself

It's simple enough to cut down with a hand saw

📋How to Build Shelves For a Shed

Continue to Content 📖 Printable Card Yield: 8 Shelves How to Build Shelves In a Shed Print Here's my super easy shed shelving using London brackets and very little power tools or skill to help get you organised. Includes video to follow along and tips on the types of wood you can use and alternative shed racking. Prep Time 30 minutes Active Time 30 minutes Total Time 1 hour Difficulty Easy Materials Wood

Screws

London brackets Tools Combi drill

Drill bit

1m spirit level

Hand saw

Tape measure

Pencil Instructions Make a mark on one of your shed spars (studs) where you want the height of your DIY shed shelves. Using a spirit level, extend that line across the stud work and make a level line with a pencil Line up your London brackets with the height line and predrill and screw one on each spar Position your shed shelving wood on top and screw from underneath. See Note 1 regarding easy cutting. Note, you may need to cut them down to prevent any weak overhanging wood. Notes Note 1 It is much easier for those with limited tools or car space to buy your sheet wood from a DIY store that can cut them down in strips to the right depth. Although, you'll still need to hand saw some down to get the right length. Did you make this project? Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram

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