I New Closets: Building a Walk-in Closet

B
uilding a partition wall is a great way to downsize
a room and get extra closet space at the same
time. This is a perfect solution for guest rooms that
are too large or largely empty throughout the year.
Why sacrifice your closet storage for an empty room?
Consider making that extra room cozier by taking
half of the space for a reach-in or walk-in closet, thus
getting double your use of the space.
Converting a room into a multi-functional room
and closet opens other creative possibilities. Consider
dedicating the room as a dressing or sitting area
complete with a vanity dresser, large mirrors, and
lounge furniture. The possibilities are endless, so let
yourself dream up the best use for the space.
A partition wall divides an open space into two
spaces but does not carry significant structural weight.
If you're adding a wall to a current living space, you'll
want to hang plastic around your project area to
contain dust and debris.
92 BUILD YOUR OWN CUSTOM CLOSET
Tools & Materials
Drill
Stud finder
Circular saw
Chalk line
Tape measure
Combination square
Framing square
Ladder
Plumb bob
Wallboard T-square
Wallboard saw
4 or 6" and 10"
Wallboard knives
Utility knife
ISO-grit sandpaper or
sanding sponge
2 X 4 framing lumber
Sd casing nails
10d and 16d common
nails
1
1
/4" wallboard screws
Premixed wallboard
compound
Paper wallboard tape
1/2" wallboard
Bucket or pan
Prehung door kit
Hammer
Wallboard lifter