Measure how wide your washer and dryer are.
Build shelf over washer dryer.
You may need to modify this build to work with your machines.
Skywin over the washer storage shelf easy to assemble laundry storage laundry shelf for over washer or dryer with adjustable height and width no drill required.
Diy table over washer and dryer build steps read these build notes before you start.
I put a one by two into the wall as a cleat or support at the height i wanted the shelf.
Diy laundry room countertop over washer dryer step 2.
Deb decided to use 2x6s just because.
We used our circular saw and track to get.
Build an l shaped shelf.
Drywall screws and finish nails if using a nail gun 4.
Pine for the shelves and cleats or you can purchase 2 sheets of ac plywood and cut your shelves to size 3.
Step 4 paint the wood frame to the color of your choice match the color of your appliances.
Washers and dryers vary in size.
You will be building a box around the laundry hookups to hide them.
This cleat is the top of the box.
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The shelf is pretty heavy and this cleat is holding it up.
How to make a countertop over your washer and dryer.
Adjust the leg length to fit your washer and dryer s height.
I am not even going to make a materials list because it is really self explanatory and you can use whatever type wood you want to use leftover pieces from other projects 2x6s 1x6s.
Diy shelving supply list.
Look for modular storage systems that have a variety of shelves racks and hampers that can be fitted to your space.
Take your laundry related storage to the ceiling by installing cabinets or shelving over your washer and dryer.
4 x 8 ac plywood sanded and plugged plywood 2.
Cut your plywood to size.
Step 8 use a wood stain and stain the wood darker to create a custom look.
So does the open space you have on the sides of those machines.
It really doesn t matter.
I decided to make a shelf behind the washer and dryer it would hide all that junk and be useful.
How to make a shelf behind your washer dryer yes even if it s top loading step 1.
Step 9 use a wood gloss to.
I used about half scrap wood half some i picked up at the hardware store.
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Sand paper caulking putty for nail holes or spackle and paint.
The cleat needs to come out far enough that the washer and dryer hoses and cords have room behind the shelf you are going to attach to the cleat.