Build Your Own Washer Dryer Pedestal

When we initially go them we decided against purchasing the matching pedestals that came with them because they didn t quite fit into the space we had and we didn t want to move the cabinets above them up.

Build your own washer dryer pedestal.

Or you can make one long pedestal to fit under both the washer and the dryer. Set all the trim boards 3 8 in. Apr 23 2018 this post is sponsored by build something. In another area of reddit we found a poster who had built a pair of washer dryer pedestals and posted the entire build to instructables.

Adding 3 4 in thick trim boards to the front and sides is all that s required to build the craftsman version. Or you can make one long pedestal to fit under both the washer and the dryer. As you can easily notice in the plans we recommend you to cut the 2 4 slats at the right size and to lock them together with 2 1 2 galvanized screws. Below the top surface to create a 3 8 in.

This is a great way to use a piece of furniture that may. This lip will help ensure that your washer and dryer don t vibrate off the edge. Lip when the top nosing is applied. Next make a corner board by nailing a 1x5 on the front face of the pedestal so it covers the flush edge of the 1x4.

See disclosure policy for details. Build your own washer dryer pedestal plans. The first step of the woodworking project is to build the base of the washer dryer pedestal. Building a dryer washer pedestal.

That s your minimum size for the pedestals. Back in october my husband and i decided to finally build a washer and dryer platform pedestal for our front loading washer and dryer. 1 3 4 mdf board cut to 54 x 26 for top you can get 1 plywood instead if you want to save more money but the mdf provides a very smooth and durable finish after painting. 7 cost saving washer and dryer pedestal alternatives.

Draw out where the foot holes will be and use a spade bit slightly larger in diameter than the feet to drill down about 1 4 1 2 deep. To start measure the length and width of your washer and dryer. Cut two 1x4s and four 1x5s to the height of the pedestal. How to build your own diy washer and dryer pedestal stands.

Generally this table will have a second shelf or storage drawers that make it very easy for you to store the necessary laundry items close to your washer and dryer. Position a 1x4 along a side with its edge flush with the front corner and fasten it with nails. Photo by laura moss. The materials you will need from home depot are.

I ll be honest i don t really understand the whole washer and dryer pedestal thing.