How do you build a garage pegboard?

Hanging Your Garage Pegboard

Step 1: Find and Mark Studs.
Step 2: Measure Space for the Board on Your Wall.
Step 3: Pre-drill Holes Through the Board and Wall.
Step 4: Measure and Mark Space for the Bottom Frame Board.
Step 5: Repeat for the Middle Board.
Step 6: Mount the Pegboard to the Frame Boards.

Can you make your own peg board?

Cut your dowelling into approximately 6 cm lengths and sand the edges smooth. You can make as many of these dowelling pegs as you want! 4. Insert the pegs into the board – if the holes are a bit small, just drill them again with a slightly larger bit (or wiggle the drill a little as you drill through).

Should I use pegboard in garage?

Pegboards on garage walls provide an excellent way to store and organize your tools in plain sight. This guide reviews the steps for how to hang a pegboard and make use of garage storage space that might otherwise go wasted.

What can I put on my pegboard?

12 Genius Ways To Get Organized With Pegboard

Hang Oddly-Shaped Kitchen Items.
Make A Homework Station.
Hang Pots And Planters Outdoors.
Make A Movable Gallery Wall.
Headboard/Nightstand Combo.
Create A Custom Work Station.
Organize Your Jewelry.
Add Storage To Your Closet.

Can pegboard be painted?

When painting pegboard, we would recommend using a paint gun (or spray paint) over rollers. When using rollers, it will be much easier to get the pegboard holes clogged up, which makes it harder to fill your board with all your pegboard accessories once it’s painted. Ideally, you’ll use a professional paint sprayer.

What can I use instead of pegboard?

Plywood. Bolt plywood to the wall where you need to hang items for easy access. Sheets of plywood can be cut to any size and bolted to the wall to form an inexpensive pegboard alternative. Tools are then hung on nails instead of hooks.