Closet work
- Wire and laminate systems
- Double rods and adjustable shelves
- Linen and pantry closet shelving
- Drawer units and shoe racks
- PAX and other wardrobes assembled and anchored
- Old shelves removed and plaster patched
Small closets, plaster walls
With 52.3 percent of homes over 60 years old, many San Gabriel bedrooms have shallow closets with plaster walls and a single shelf. I plan around the depth and fasten into studs, not just plaster.
Sloped ceilings under stairs can still take shelves cut to fit.
Older bedroom closets here often have a wood shelf on cleats nailed into lath. Those cleats loosen, so I take them down, patch the plaster, and set new standards that carry the load into the studs. Cedar-lined closets get pilot holes and stainless screws so the lining doesn’t split.
Steps
Measure
I measure and suggest a layout.
Remove
Old shelves out, walls patched.
Install
Tracks and supports into framing.
Finish
Rods and shelves set level.
Custom built-ins
Custom-built closet cabinetry comes from a closet company.
On the same San Gabriel visit, people also tend to ask about closet door repair, shelf installation or furniture assembly.
What to send
The closet’s width, depth and height, a couple of photos, and the brand or link of the system you’re considering.
Common closet asks
Can you install a closet system in plaster walls?
Yes, fastened to studs through the plaster.
Do you assemble IKEA PAX wardrobes?
Yes, and anchor them to the wall.
Can you add pantry shelves?
Yes, fixed or adjustable.
What should I budget for a closet system install?
That varies with the kit and the closet size. Send me photos and I’ll quote it free.
Guides
- Hanging curtain rods, blinds and shelves in thick wallsHow to hang curtain rods, blinds and shelves in the thick plaster walls and deep window reveals of San Gabriel's Mission Revival and adobe-style homes.
- Hanging art the old way and the new wayHow to use original picture rail molding in an older San Gabriel home, and how we hang gallery walls on plaster without cracking it.
We’re a handyman in San Gabriel for small repairs like this one, with an upfront price by text.
This job sits in our mounting, hanging and assembly group. For other repairs, see the services overview, or start with the repair guide for San Gabriel’s older homes.