I used two screws in each corner.
Attaching pegboard to wall.
Attach the furring strips to the back of the panel using 1 drywall screws and panel adhesive.
Hang pegboard for a quick and easy tool storage solution that can be scaled to fit just about any space whether it s the space above your work bench or an expansive garage wall.
Stone walls are attractive to homeowners because of their strength and durability.
Pegboard is great for carrying weight over a large surface.
Drive the screws through countersunk pilot holes in the panel face.
Step 1 locate wall studs to attach pegboard.
Hold them horizontally across the wall and place a level on top.
In my case i m placing the pegboard between the lower and upper cabinets that i ve built earlier this month.
But because it is only 3 16 thick it can t carry a lot of weight in one spot.
These same characteristics make stone walls difficult to hang things on.
Using shorter wood screws this time i used 1 1 4 attach the pegboard to the 1 3 s.
Take down the board and insert masonry wall anchors into the.
Drill holes through the board and into the cinder blocks at 1 foot intervals.
Attaching pegboard to a stone wall.
Since i don t plan on hanging heavy tools on my pegboard i am confident that my pegboard will hold all of my small tools and diy supplies like paint brushes screw drivers etc.
Paint or finish the frame to match the pegboard as needed.
Look for a rail system that has mounting holes every inch so it lines up with the pegboard image 1.
Do not attach the wood screws using the pre drilled holes of the pegboard.
Ask a friend to help you install the furring strips.
Place a level on the top edge of the board to ensure it s level.
Drive one 21 2 screw partway through the top frame at the center of the pegboard.
Here s a close up of the 1 x 2 boards screwed into the floor joists above.
For a small pegboard two horizontal furring strips should be adequate.
Adjust until it is level and then ask a friend to hold the strip while you drill long wood screws through the furring strips and into the studs or wall anchors.
Place a long level on the top.
Hanging the support boards gives you a solid surface to attach the pegboard and also allows for some dead space behind it.
First figure out where to place the pegboard and how large you want it to be.
If you want to put a frame around the front of your pegboard use picture frame molding or 1 x 2 in.
You want the board to stick out of the wall to leave space for hooks.
Place a 4 foot 1 by 2 inch board against the cinder block wall at the top edge of the location where you d like the peg board to be installed.
For areas of the wall where you want to hold heavy tools and yard equipment use a rail system.
Boards cut to match the height and width of the pegboard and attach with screws.
