Behind Door Pantry Shelf

Directions

• Cut All Your Boards

  Using a miter saw, cut the following from your 1"x4"s:
  -Seven pieces at 25.5"
  -Two pieces at 70"
  

• Prep the Shelves

  -Sand all your boards.
  -Drill two pocket holes on each end of the 25.5" pieces.
  

• Build the Frame

  -Take your two 70" pieces and two 25.5" pieces.
  -Assemble a rectangular frame by attaching the shorter boards between the longer ones using pocket holes and pocket hole screws.
  

• Install Frame to Door

  Use four L-shaped brackets to secure the frame to the door.

  Make Sure Shelf is Secure

  Consider upgrading to heavy-duty hinges to support the extra weight. If your door is partially hollow (like mine), make sure you're anchoring into the solid parts of the door.

  

• Attach the Shelves

  -Start by measuring 17" up from the bottom shelf and attach the next shelf using pocket hole screws.
  -Measure 11" up from that shelf to install the next one.
  -Then measure 9" up for each of the remaining three shelves.

  Level Shelves

  -Use a level to keep your shelves straight.
  -Measure the items you plan to store to make sure the shelf spacing works for your needs.

  

• Cut the Brace Pieces

  -Use a 1/2" x 6" board and cut it into 1" wide strips that are 27" long using a table saw.
  -If you don’t have a table saw, you can buy trim pieces of similar dimensions and cut them to size with a miter saw.
  

• Attach the Brace Pieces

  -Attach the braces using a pneumatic nail gun, or use finishing nails and a hammer.
  -Placement guide:
  -Bottom shelf: 2 braces — one 4" and one 7.5" above the shelf
  -Second shelf: 2 braces — one 2" and one 4.5" above the shelf
  -Next three shelves: 1 brace each — 3" above the shelf
  -Top shelf: 1 brace — 2" above

  Level Brace Pieces

  Use a level when installing brace pieces to keep everything aligned.

  

• Finishing Touches

  Apply a top coat to protect the wood and finish your project.
  

• All Done!

  Step back and admire your work! 🙌