How To Hang and Install a Pegboard
Introduction
Pegboards are a time-tested way to reduce clutter and free up valuable workspace while keeping tools and supplies close at hand.
I used to store paint in the basement and brushes and rollers in the garage until I decided bring them all together. I picked up some used pegboard from a Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and a pair of 1x2 boards to use as furring strips.
The strips hold the pegboard out far enough from the wall to allow the pegs to fit in. Metal washers or plastic spacers (the ones that come with TV mounts are perfect for this) work just as well.
This is a terrific project for beginners without spending much on tools or materials. I used a jigsaw and a miter saw, but you can also make all the cuts with hand tools.
 Tools Required
Materials Required
- 1 x 2 in. furring strips
- 2-in. screws
- 3/4-in. screws
- Piece of scrap wood about 16 inches long
- Sheet of pegboard
