Building Your Own Pedestal Washer Dryer

Build the pedestal out of 2x10 or 2x12 lumber.

Building your own pedestal washer dryer.

Attach the mdf plywood top using the 2 wood screws making sure you countersink and. That s your minimum size for the. This post is sponsored by build something. To make simply build and fasten the frame attach a joist in the middle then attach the top.

Diy washer pedestal laundry pedestal plan. To start measure the length and width of your washer and dryer. Check if the corners are right angled by using a carpentry square. I ll be honest i don t really understand the whole washer and dryer pedestal thing.

Add at least 2 inches to the combined length and width of your washer and dryer. Fasten the frame together with 3 in. After the paint dries you can assemble the carcass. 12 step washer dryer pedestal step 1.

Toe space at the front of the pedestal contemporary version. It is a very easy and inexpensive build. My cuts were 2 at 54 and 5 at 23. The frame is sized to allow a 2 in.

Plywood the 4 x6 x10 wood plank will be cut down and used to make the six legs for the pedestal. 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. Start by screwing the sides to the back. However make sure to sand or level the top it must be level before placing your washing machines on top.

Build the frame to 54 x 26 using the 2x4 s. Get wrinkles out of your laundry with zero effort. Alternatively you can create your pedestal without the plywood top as long as the 2x4 frame s width can support the width of the washer and dryer. A home depot employee told us that building your own pedestals would void the warranty of the washer and dryer.

Build the pedestal and add beadboard steps 2 8. How to build a laundry pedestal step 1. See disclosure policy for details. As usual if you have a project built from my plans and would like to be featured on dbsc send me an email at designsbystudioc at gmail dot com.

Cut and assemble the frames. Next build the toe space frame from the four strips of 2 3 4 in wide plywood. 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. 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.

Attaching the plywood floor. You can finish this a variety of ways with paint stains crown molding etc.