How do you use plastic pegboard hooks?

Just insert the top barb into the pegboard hole and go to next step. To use the Flex-Lock feature just push the peg hook in and up and you will feel the cam lock action as the peg hook easily locks into place. The Peg Hook will remain in place until you decide to move it.

What can I use instead of Pegboard hooks?

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.

How do you keep peg board pegs from falling out?

How do pegboard locks work?

A new and innovative way to secure pegs and hooks to a pegboard. These peg locks are easy to use and hold the peg or hook in place. Pegitz peg locks hold the peg or hook in the hole so it is less likely to fall out when an item is removed. It is removable, reusable and helps to preserve your favorite holes.

How do you hang pegboard spacers?

Insert a screw with a washer into each marked hole on the pegboard, then fit a spacer onto each screw, on the back side of the pegboard. Position the pegboard against the wall and drive each screw into its corresponding anchor or into a wall stud. If you're not using a spacer kit, use 2-inch washer head wood screws.

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How much weight can pegboard hold?

Pegboard manufacturers state the standard 3/16″ pegboard can safely hold 100 lbs of weight. The pegboard I tested showed a single peg can hold over 150 lbs without tearing or pulling away from the wall.

How far should pegboard be from the wall?

Your pegboard should have about ½ inch (1.27 cm) of space behind it so that you can install hooks. If you get a ready-made pegboard with a frame, that space should be built in. Otherwise, you'll need to create that space by building a frame or adding screw-in standoffs with spacers.

How do you hang a picture on a pegboard?

You can easily hang artwork by using a string on the back of the canvas or by simply placing two notch hooks on the same row of pegboard holes to create a stable pegboard easel display. Note - There is about 1/4" of space between the front notch of the hook and the back of the pegboard.

How do you build a pegboard wall?

How do I stop my pegboard from warping?

I mounted furring strips for the top and bottom of each wooden pegboard. Once your furring strips are mounted, have a buddy hold up the wooden pegboard and use wood screws to attach the peg board to the wood braces. The wood furring strips will ensure that the peg board is super strong and won't bend or warp.

Will command strips hold peg board?

I recommend that you use the 16 lb Command strips to hang your IKEA pegboard. Separate strips by tearing the pieces apart, do not fold. Line up two strips and click them together. You'll need six sets for the bar and one set for each spacer.

Which side of the pegboard faces out?

If necessary, cut the pegboard panel to the exact dimensions using a circular saw or jigsaw. Place the pegboard with the façade facing down (the “back” facing up) to keep it clean.

What kind of paint do you use on pegboard?

1. You should use a glossy paint. Chances are, your pegboard is going to get wet now and then. The glossier your paint, the more resistant the board will be to water.

How do you make pegboard look good?

Building a frame is a great way to give a finished look to the edges so your pegboard looks more polished. If you aren't into building your own, you can also have a custom frame built for it at a framing shop or buy as large a frame as you can find and then cut your pegboard to that size.

Can I lean pegboard against the wall?

Pegboards are boards with a grid-like pattern of small, evenly spaced pre-drilled holes for pegs. You can hang pegboards, mount them, or lean them against walls—and then you can insert pegs or hooks into the holes to support a variety of items.

How do you arrange tools on a pegboard?

Organize Tools by Size

Start by hanging your largest, heaviest tools like sanders or electric drills on the bottom of your pegboard. Many people hang these in a row across the bottom. This also makes your garage safer since you don't want heavy tools falling from the top of your pegboard.

Do you need a gap behind pegboard?

Pegboard needs about 1/2 in. of 'standoff' space behind it so the hooks can be inserted.