They are likely nailed into the studs, so if you can see nail heads, you can identify where the studs are. Some rod sockets are attached to shelf brackets. We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free. Cut two pieces of wood that are 1 by 5 inches (2.5 cm × 12.7 cm) to that depth. If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please consider supporting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. DIY Closet Rod. This article was co-authored by Lui Colmenares. Lui is trained and educated as an industrial engineer and specializes in carpentry, painting, and general handyman work such as mounting TVs, doorknob and deadbolt installation, furniture assembly, tile repair, and grouting. Make sure that the screws are completely inserted. You’ll want to mount the sockets about 5 feet high and 10 feet from the back of the wall to give you enough space to hang your clothes. Then make a mark at the center of the hanger hook on the wall of the closet. Lui Colmenares. Handy NYC prides itself on quality work performed with speed, skill, and punctuality. These can be used to hold the rod and to put a shelf above the rod area. wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Handyman. It has a spring-loaded mechanism that forces the ends of the rod against the wall. It should be placed in front of a stud so you can screw into the stud to give it support. Please help us continue to provide you with our trusted how-to guides and videos for free by whitelisting wikiHow on your ad blocker. Some shelf systems are designed with brackets for holding closet rods, and they often include the rods themselves, as well as screws or bolts for holding them securely. Lui Colmenares is a handyman and licensed home improvement contractor for Mr. DIY Closet Rod. If you can't screw the brackets into studs, the best alternative to install wall anchors, but they should be able to support the weight of the clothes you'll be hanging. 18 August 2020. These kits include all of the parts you will need to put up your bar: the bar, sockets, and anchors. Once you have them, you can measure and mark where the rod should go in your closet. % of people told us that this article helped them. Once you’ve cut your rod to the right length, all you need to do is … Pre-drill a hole for the bracket screw using a quarter inch drill bit. There are 16 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 54,918 times. By using our site, you agree to our. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Install-a-Closet-Rod-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Install-a-Closet-Rod-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Install-a-Closet-Rod-Step-1.jpg\/aid9728228-v4-728px-Install-a-Closet-Rod-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"