How easy is it to make a wardrobe?

wallbash

If you use conti board and plastic joints , still would recommend a backing piece to
keep the structure rigid. But I don't like conti board ( or those plastic joints )

Like the idea of plaster board, easy to work and cheap , but MDF too expensive.
Door must be hung on wall furthest from stairs , otherwise a more solid post is required . I still think that if we get a working door , the rest is easy ,

The cupboard is in the hall and will be very conspicuous.

wallbash

No roof , ok but you might need something to brace the cupboard wall ??

wallbash

andrew-b

wallbash wrote: »

but MDF too expensive

...and a ready-made door isn't? Far more expensive to buy ready-made from when i was looking for my own wardrobe project that is still on the backburner! I get what your saying about being on view ...but a white flat door is still white

andrew-b

If it's like wallbash's pic i'm on the right tracks..

wallbash

I claim the prize for the worst sketch in history .


I think it looks odd, not my sketch :rotfl: but the freestanding cupboard
Fill the bit above the door ,

keith969

MDF may be expensive but its easy to work with and made a great wardrobe/shelves/work table for my son's room. The main thing is to get good quality fittings for the door fittings etc. and shelf brackets. To cut it you really need a good circular saw and bench though. Oh and a router helps to round the edges so it doesn't look too boxy...

puddy

yes, that picture is right.

yes, i need a roof made of wood, or whatever for the top, i dont want a topless cupboard!!

yes, the door will be opening flat to the wall on the right and i want a nice door that sort of matches the doors in the hallway and i think ive found it, although misread the dimensions and thought it was going to be £12 but is infact £71!!!

i cant find a door in the diy stores that are the right size and this comes painted and stuff in the finish of your choice.

wallbash

How much is a cheap internal door ??

puddy

wallbash wrote: »

I claim the prize for the worst sketch in history .


I think it looks odd, not my sketch :rotfl: but the freestanding cupboard
Fill the bit above the door ,

well the thing is im allergic to anything that looks 'fitted', its only cos we are short of money that im even having a fitted kitchen, i hate fitted furniture, so thought that i would prefer this to something that is 'boxed in'.