12 Clever Pegboard Hacks for Organizing Everything

The pegboard requires approximately 1/2 inch of ‘space’ behind it for the hooks to fit properly. This gap is integrated into plastic and metal pegboards through the use of L-shaped flanges along their borders. However, you can establish this spacing in multiple methods as well.

• Fit screw-in standoffs with spacers. Commercial options usually come with brief screws featuring tiny heads and flimsy plastic spacers. Create your own using sturdier washer-head screws along with nuts as spacers. For bigger panels, place standoffs at the middle point to keep distance and enhance reinforcement.
  
  Tip:
  
  Use
  hot-melt glue
  to keep these middle spacers secure prior to installing the pegboard.
• Construct a frame at the rear of the panel utilizing 1x2s or 1x3s. If your panel exceeds 3 feet in width, install a 1×2 reinforcement strip across the back every 2 feet to bear the load of the tools and reduce flexibility in the panel.

Certain objects may not be able to hang directly from pegboard hooks. However, with some creativity, you can adapt these hooks to accommodate almost any item on your pegboard shelves. Below are three methods for installing pegboard that increases storage capacity.

• Hooks and 0.5-inch wooden dowels keep wrapping paper neatly organized—say goodbye to rummaging through messy piles of unrolling sheets.
• Binder clips secure items that cannot be hung on hooks. For instance, the clip displayed here holds a canvas tool pouch.
• A segment of PVC pipe slipped onto a lengthy hook makes an excellent storage spot for slender items such as pencils, brushes, zip ties, and more.

Many hardware stores stock primarily hardboard pegboards, however, you can discover alternative options like metal or plastic pegboards by conducting an online search using terms such as ‘metal pegboard’ or ‘plastic pegboard.’

• Metal pegboard
  features 1/4-inch diameter holes along with L-shaped edge flanges that form integrated stands. Panel dimensions typically come in increments of 16 inches and 24 inches. Made from metal, this pegboard boasts an appealing industrial aesthetic and is practically unbreakable.
• Steel pegboard panels are perfect when you require a robust, singular piece of pegboard, such as in a workshop for storing extended hand implements. These panels feature 1/4-inch apertures along with integrated side lips designed for spacers, making them exceptionally durable.
• The plastic pegboard features 1/4-inch holes, bent edges to formstandoffs, and central ribs for added stiffness. Numerous systems include slide-in connectors for attachingpanels together. This board is equally robust compared to hardboardpegboards.

You can make your own hooks using items found in the hardware section. Remove the ends of No. 6 hollow-wall anchors, insert these clips into the 1/4-inch pegboard holes, and attach your customized tool holder by screwing through the anchors. Small 5/16-inch-diameter lag bolts fit well into 1/4-inch openings to form budget-friendly hangers suitable for lighter items.

Many hardware stores and home improvement centers stock regular pegboard hooks suitable for common hand tools; however, custom hangers also exist. Items like shelves designed specifically for circular saws, holders for cordless drills, wire baskets, storage bins, and various small organizers can assist with arranging less easily hung tools. To find what you’re after, search online using terms such as ‘pegboard’ along with the specific item desired, for example, ‘pegboard circular saw shelf.’

Conventional pegboard hooks suffice for many tools, but occasionally you require specific storage solutions. To create custom shelving units, drill 1/4-inch holes at the rear of your DIY shelves; these enable you to secure them onto L-shaped hooks. Alternatively, employ cable staples to fasten plywood shelves beneath typical pegboard support brackets. These staples provide flexibility as they permit sliding the shelf forward and backward, making it simpler to align the legs of the shelf with the designated openings.

The majority of pegboards come in just two hues: dull white and plain brown. However, this doesn’t mean they must remain uninteresting. Start by applying a layer of primer followed by either glossy or semi-gloss paint (opt for glossy as it’s simpler to keep clean). Make sure each application is thin enough not to block the pinholes. To add some flair, consider adding a border around your board. Once we mounted our pegboard onto a 1×3 wooden frame, we adorned it further using corner pieces and decorative trims secured with hot melt adhesive – no complicated cutting techniques or screws required.

Pegboard is great for
organizing kitchens
For the laundry room and bathroom cabinets, use a rabbet bit to cut a channel into a 1×2 frame. Secure the pegboard using adhesive and finish nails, then affix it to the door. This frame reinforces the sides of the pegboard and provides a half-inch gap at the rear for inserting hooks easily.

Here’s a method for storing narrow tools and workshop components. You can cut pieces of PVC pipe into shorter sections (about 1-1/2 inches and 2 inches).

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Pipes function effectively for most objects) and can be slid onto pegboard hooks. Afterward, fill them with files, hacksaw blades, zip ties, pencils, stirring sticks…you know the drill.

Here’s an elegant method to organize multiple tools using just two pegs on a pegboard. Craft several small shelving units around 2-1/2 inches wide. Drill holes or notches designed specifically for storing router bits, screwdrivers, chisels, and files. Next, bore a pair of 1/8-inch holes along each shelf edge intended for inserting the 1/8-inch diameter pegs. Utilize a vise and pliers to angle these pegs approximately at 85 degrees before firmly driving them into place. Ensure the pegs grip securely within the wooden board to prevent the shelves from slipping down.