How Far From A Wall Should You Mount Pegboard

Look for a rail system that has mounting holes every inch so it lines up with the pegboard image 1.

How far from a wall should you mount pegboard.

If your garage walls have exposed studs you can simply screw pegboard to the studs. Drive screws through pegboard and furring strips at all four corners aligned with the studs to leave marks for pilot holes. The number of lengths depends on the width of your pegboard. On a finished wall however you ll need to install a framework of furring strips behind the pegboard to create the necessary clearance and provide some added.

Mount the rail track with the included wood screws using two at each stud or furring strip image 2. The empty bays between the studs will provide the necessary clearance for inserting the hooks. Adjust until it is level and then ask a friend to hold the strip while you drill long wood screws through the furring strips and into the studs or wall anchors. Using a level to ensure a 90 degree angle hold the pegboard in place on the wall you may need a friend to assist.

Use a stud finder or other means to locate the studs behind the drywall. Use a pencil to leave visible alignment marks above where the pegboard will be. Step 1 measure the width and height of the area where you plan to hang the pegboard then calculate the number of furring strips you ll need they should be spaced every 16 inches for example. Hold them horizontally across the wall and place a level on top.

For a small pegboard two horizontal furring strips should be adequate. Measure the height of the pegboard.