How far should pegboard be from the wall?

Pegboard needs about 1/2 in. of 'standoff' space behind it so the hooks can be inserted. Plastic and metal pegboard panels have this space built in, created by the L-shape flanges at the edges.

How many furring strips do I need for pegboard?

furring strips you'll need. Assume one furring strip for each horizontal edge and for every wall stud (which are usually 16 inches apart). For example, a four-foot wide pegboard will need one strip at each end and two in the middle for a total of four.

Can you lean a pegboard against a wall?

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 far apart are the holes on a pegboard?

Pegboard Specs

All pegboard has holes with 1-in. spacing, but there are two thicknesses and two hole sizes available. Small hole pegboard is usually 1/8-in.

How much weight can a 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.

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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.

What are furring strips for pegboard?

But wait, what is a furring strip?!

They're often used for cinderblock or concrete walls when you want to cover it up or attach drywall. In this case, furring strips are used to create some dead space between the pegboard and the wall so the pegs or hooks can fit.

How much weight can furring strips hold?

Furring strips may support 50 lbs now, but this is NOT the right type of lumber for supporting live loads. And remember, kids grow... then their weight increases.

How do you use a pegboard in a garage?

Can you paint pegboard?

Once your pegboard is primed and sealed off properly, you're good to use your favorite water-based or non-water-based paint to finish off painting your pegboard. Here's how to paint a pegboard for the best results: Make sure the primer is completely dry before applying the first coat of paint.

How do you style a pegboard?

Put together a color palette

If you want all the colors like I do in my studio, or you want to highlight a favorite color, look for hooks, shelves, or baskets in the colors you want. If you're upgrading some tools that will go on the pegboard, like scissors, rulers, or hot glue guns, buy them in your chosen color too!

What can I use instead of pegboard?

Velcro Strips work well in the home or office as a pegboard alternative because they are light and easy to stick in place. Simply peel and stick the adhesive side to the wall and stick the other piece to the object that will be stored on the Velcro strip.

How do you make a pegboard sturdy?

If you want a sturdy pegboard, you need to look for the thickest board you can find! In our store, that meant the 4'x4′ pieces that were not primed. Instead of buying 1 sheet of 4'x8′ pegboard, we bought 2 4'x4′ pieces because they were so much thicker. This also helps for transport if you don't have a truck!

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.

What muscles does a peg board work?

What muscles does a peg board work? Peg boards are great for building your biceps. And because you can do a variety of pull up style movements on them, they're also great for building your lats, traps, shoulders, chest, and core.

What is the standard size of pegboard?

Pegboard is produced from MDF and HDF (High Density Fiberboard). Standard patterns offered are 1″ x 1″ OC, 1/2″ x 1/2″ OC, 1″ x 2″ OC, and 1″ x 3″ OC. Hole sizes are 9/32″ diameter (nominal 1/4″) and 3/16″ diameter (nominal 1/8″).