Build Laundry Pedestal With Drawer

Adding 3 4 in thick trim boards to the front and sides is all that s required to build the craftsman version.

Build laundry pedestal with drawer.

The original washer dryer pedestals cost around 275 each. Cheaper than buying the manufacturer s plastic pedestals and more fun to build anyway. It s 70 wide and 15 tall and has room for 3 drawers. So why not ikea hack it for the same price as one pedestal.

I ll be honest i don t really understand the whole washer and dryer pedestal thing. The drawers are also much wider and deeper than the manufacturer s pedestals. Then you ll want to attach the longer 2x4s across the back side and front side of the 4x6 pieces. We can usually fit about 3 full loads of laundry in each drawer.

Below the top surface of the pedestal. Tools needed include a circular saw drill plywood screws and construction adhesive. I ve got the cheapest washer and dryer you can possibly purchase from the big box store and you just don t really attempt to dress those up it s a hopeless case ha. Repeat the process for the other front corner then add a 1x5 to the back edge of both sides.

Basic laundry pedestal idea this diy idea claims to only take an hour and is built out of standard lumber found at places like home depot. Install the trim on the ends of the carcass starting with the end stiles. Startng with the depth of your frame drill the three 2x4 pieces into the corresponding legs with wood screws. My laundry room is 74 wide and i need it to be 36 deep.

See disclosure policy for details. Platform pedestal with drawers for front loader washer dryer. Finish by gluing and nailing the trim to the front. Building a dryer washer pedestal the first step of the woodworking project is to build the base of the washer dryer pedestal.

Cut drawer pieces according to the cut list and cut dadoes for the drawer bottom to slide in along the bottom side of the pieces. Washer dryer pedestal platform with drawers. 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. Make sure that all of the trim is 3 8 in.

This post is sponsored by build something. The ikea bestå tv unit is the best fit. Position a 1x4 along a side with its edge flush with the front corner and fasten it with nails. Or you could staple 1 4 plywood onto the bottom if you don t want to cut dadoes.

Assemble drawer boxes using pocket holes and 1 pocket hole screws so that you have a drawer box 25 1 2 wide x 22 long. Cut the piece for the upper shelf. This connects the back three legs to the front three legs with three separate planks. I also need more storage for detergent and other related stuff.

The free plans to build a pedestal for a washer and dryer can be finished any way you choose stained painted like mine distressed etc. 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.