How To Build Washer And Dryer Pedestal

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.

How to build washer and dryer pedestal.

Click on the drawings to for a larger view. Add at least 2 inches to the combined length and width of your washer and dryer and build two frames that size. Attach to the legs as. Cut the lower frame pieces and drill pocket holes in each end.

Attach the mdf plywood top using the 2 wood screws making sure you countersink and. Cut the posts to length. My cuts were 2 at 54 and 5 at 23. Use 2x3s for one and 2x4s for the other.

12 step washer dryer pedestal step 1. Want to learn more about joists. Build the pedestal out of 2x10 or 2x12 lumber. See disclosure policy for details.

Then cut two supports to fit inside the frames dividing the space roughly into thirds. Attach a joist in the middle. This post is sponsored by build something. I ll be honest i don t really understand the whole washer and dryer pedestal thing.

Build laundry pedestal frame. Attach the parts with a pair of 3 inch deck screws at each butt joint as shown. Attaching the plywood floor. 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.

Fasten the frame together with 3 in. Check if the corners are right angled by using a carpentry square.