A great way to organize tools and craft supplies! Learn how to hang a pegboard on drywall and even frame it for a functional and pleasing storage.
Every time I make a post from my craft room makeover, I get a ton of questions, particularly about the pegboard above my computer area. I don’t know about you, but I can’t think or work when I’m surrounded by chaos. I mean, the process in my mind is chaos enough.
That’s why I love a chic pegboard though! With their functionality, pragmatism, and reinvention of iconic garage accessory – they check all of my boxes when it comes to perfect, stylish office supply organization.
It’s fast becoming one of the most popular craft supplies organization ideas for the wall and with good reason. They’re simple to make, inexpensive, and ready for all the accessorizing goodies in under 1 hour.
Supplies Needed to Hang A Pegboard
- Pegboard cut to size (Mine is 3.5 x 4 ft)
*Pegboards come in two hole sizes: ¼ and ⅛ inch. This is important when selecting your pegboard accessories as some will not fit both. There are far more accessories made to fit ¼-inch style pegboards so that is what I recommend.
- 1 x 2 boards – enough to go around the outside of the frame and a brace if your making a very large board or have heavy objects on it)
- Pegboard
- Nails with flat heads (we used Roofing Nails, but any will do as long as it covers the pegboard hole)
- Trim
- Paint and paint brush
- Miter Saw or a handsaw and miter box
- Wood filler (for nail holes in trim)
- Wood glue
- Finishing Nails and long screws
Pegboard Organizer Accessory Ideas
- Condiment stand, white
- Rail 22in, silver metal
- Rail Hooks (sold separately, 5 per package)
- Plant pots – similar
- Peg Board Shelf Bracket – I put a 1×6 piece of wood on them as the shelf
- J hooks (which I bent for the thread holders)
How To Build A Pegboard Organizer
Step 1: Mark the Studs and Decide sizing. Using a stud finder, mark the studs on the wall. I like to draw it out about where I want to hang. Then you can cut the pegboard to the size you want.
Step 2: Make a frame. Start by making a frame for the back of the pegboard from the 1×2 boards. It looks nicer if you can cut the frame at 45 degrees so that each piece fits together but it isn’t necessary. We added a brace down the center of the pegboard for stability and to prevent flexing.
The pegboard needs to be up away from the wall for the peg hooks to fit in. So the 1×2 frame on the back gives it just enough space between the wall to hang your peg hooks & baskets in.
You can see how our framing looks (after attached from the back):
Step 3: Nail the pegboard to the frame. We used flat head nails in the corners and outside centers.
Step 4: Cut the trim framing. (Optional)
The pegboard can be hung without adding decorative trim. However, we added this to give it a more finished/traditional style since it was in the office. We used door casing for this.
Using your miter saw, cut the trim at a 45-degree angle so that the trim pieces fits together. My trim had a 1in overhang so that the sides are hidden.
Do not attach this trim until you have decided how to hang the pegboard on the wall.
How to Hang A Pegboard Organizer
Now the pegboard needs hanging, right? I mean it’s useless until it’s on the wall. There are basically two options of attaching it depending on your priorities and the overall size of the pegboard.
Method 1 – Removeable, No heavy objects on the board
This method attaches the trim before hanging on the wall. The pegboard can come off the wall easily and be repositioned.
- Put a thin layer of wood glue around the edge of the pegboard then sit the nicer trim frame on top of the peg board.
- Attach the frame with finishing nails all the way around your peg board. Let the wood glue dry.
- Fill the nail holes with caulk or wood filler, let dry, and sand smooth if necessary.
- Paint the trim if desired.
- Find the studs in the wall where you want to hang the pegboard. Screw into them leaving enough room for the 1″ frame to hang on top of the screw head. If you are really good, consider lining them up through the pegboard holes which will make it more sturdy.
Method 2 – Not removable, but better attached to wall
This method attaches the trim after putting on the wall, in order to cover the screw heads around the outside. The pegboard isn’t easily removeable without breaking the frame, but it can hold heavier tools.
- Find the studs in the wall where you want to hang the pegboard.
- Screw the pegboard (without trim from step #4) into the studs around the outside of the frame. This area will be hidden by the trim.
- Working one piece of trim at a time, add a thin layer of wood glue around the edge of the pegboard and use finishing nails all the way around the trim. Let the wood glue dry.
- Fill the nail holes with caulk or wood filler, let dry, and sand smooth if desired. Paint the frame if desired.
In the end, I chose the Method #2. I have my craft supplies-pegboard directly above my computer and my pegboard only has two studs behind it. Also, everything on the pegboard can be easily rearranged without ever needing to remove the frame.
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How I Hung Accessories
Most of the accessories on this board were hung with J-hooks like those used in tool pegboards. However, I fell in love with these nifty IKEA baskets for pens and bulk office supplies! They aren’t specifically meant for a pegboard.
I hung the baskets on rods similar to small curtain rods. In order to attach these rods, we simply placed another piece of 1″x 2″ between the pegboard and wall. Then I screwed the rod into the piece of wood as an anchor.
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How To Hang A Pegboard
Tools
Supplies
- 1 x 2 wood boards
- Pegboard
- Flat head nails
- 3 ½ Inch Screws
- Wood Glue
- Door Casing to use as decorative frame
- Finishing Nail
- Wood Filler
- Paint
- Paint Brush
Instructions
- Mark the Studs and Decide sizing. Using a stud finder, mark the studs on the wall. I like to draw it out about where I want to hang. Then you can cut the pegboard to the size you want.
- Make a frame. Start by making a frame for the back of the pegboard from the 1×2 boards. It looks nicer if you can cut the frame at 45 degrees so that each piece fits together but it isn't necessary. We added a brace down the center of the pegboard for stability and to prevent flexing.
- Nail the pegboard to the frame. Use flat head nails in the corners and outside centers.
- Cut framing trim (optional). We used door casing to create a decorative frame around the outside of the pegboar. Using a miter saw, cut the trim at a 45-degree angle so that the trim pieces fits together. My trim had a 1in overhang so that the sides are hidden. Do not attach these until you decide how to hang the pegboard.
- Screw the pegboard (without trim from step #4) into the studs around the outside of the frame. This area will be hidden by the trim.
- Add a thin layer of wood glue around the edge of the pegboard and use finishing nails all the way around the trim. Let the wood glue dry.
- Fill the nail holes with caulk or wood filler, let dry, and sand smooth if desired. Paint the frame if desired.
- Hang accessories as desired.
Notes
- Condiment stand, white
- Rail 22in, silver metal
- Rail Hooks (sold separately, 5 per package)
- Plant pots, galvanized Metal
- Peg Board Shelf Bracket – I put a 1×6 piece of wood on them as the shelf
- J hooks (which I bent for the thread holders)
- Put a thin layer of wood glue around the edge of the pegboard then sit the nicer trim frame on top of the peg board.
- Attach the frame with finishing nails all the way around your peg board. Let the wood glue dry.
- Fill the nail holes with caulk or wood filler, let dry, and sand smooth if necessary.
- Paint the trim if desired.
- Find the studs in the wall where you want to hang the pegboard. Screw into them leaving enough room for the 1″ frame to hang on top of the screw head. If you are really good, consider lining them up through the pegboard holes which will make it more sturdy.
Cocomelon says
I love your pegboard and am currently making one of my own. I have one question, what hook did you use to hang the framed pictures on the board? Thanks for your insight and again, I love your pegboard! Cindy
Rachel says
I used a little S hook from the hardware section.
Cocomelon says
thank you very much. I will find and buy one for myself
Caroline McLaughlin says
Thank you for the helpful information! I have a few questions though. 1. You stated that you used long screws but what was the length that you used? 2. What type of screws did you use to hang the IKEA Fintorp rails since they aren’t included? 3. What was the width of the trim that you used? Thank you in advance. I really look forward to getting started on my pegboard!!
Rachel says
Hi Caroline. How exciting to get your own pegboard! I love mine every day since I built it. I will answer your questions in order, but it has been a little while since we built so I will do my best. 1. I believe we used 3 inch long screws, but you just need long enough screws that will make it firmly into the studs or wall anchor. 2. The type of screws don’t matter as much as the size of the head. It needs to be able to fit into the slot on the back of the rail. I looked at mine and it looks like we just used regular drywall screws. 3. We actually used standard door trim that you can find at any home improvement store. Our trim is about 2.5 inches wide. Hope that helps and good luck with your project!
Cindy Pagitt says
I love your pegboard and am currently making one of my own. I have one question, what hook did you use to hang the framed pictures on the board? Thanks for your insight and again, I love your pegboard! Cindy
Rachel says
Thank you so much! The two frames are cheapo plastic frames that, in order to hang, have with holes in the back that a wall screw would fit into. I hope that makes sense. I used L hooks like these but they came as part of a package with many different styles of hooks. Hope that helps and good luck with your project!
Ruth says
It looks great!! I love how the mantel looks with the pegboard!
Jordan says
Hi I’m currently making my own pegboard inspired by this! I just have one question: the metal tin from ikea don’t have any way to hook in order to hang. How did you get yours to hook?
Rachel says
Good question! The metal tins I used are the fintorp ones that look like this, except in metal. When I wrote this post, I couldn’t find the metal fintorp ones. If you don’t have the hooks on each side you could use fancy string to loop around and create the hooks on either side or you can try drilling a hole on each side of the socker bucket and looping some rope. I have some of the socker buckets as well and they seem pretty sturdy so you would need a metal drill bit I bet. Then I purchased the Fintorp hooks and I hung them on rods In my case, everything was compatible since it came from the same series. However, I do know that IKEA has different sized rails and hooks so make sure they match.
Yamyli says
Thanks for the intighs. It brings light into the dark!