Let’s Create a Boujee Pegboard!

Boujee? What is boujee? Boujee can be defined as “luxurious in lifestyle yet humble in character”. I suppose I could have just used another word such as fancy, ornate, or embellished to define the look of a new pegboard that I created to go over my workbench but boujee just sounded more fun! If you read my post about increasing the size of my workbench, you’ll be expecting this post. If you missed the workbench post, click on the pic below to read about how I added to my workspace.

New, larger workbench

Supplies Used

• 4′ x 8′ white peg board
• Five 1″ x 2″ x 8′ furring strips
• White semi-gloss water-based interior/exterior paint
• Paint roller & pan
• Preservawood oil-based sealer
• 1 1/2″ paintbrush
• Four 2″ medallions
• Four 3″ wooden rosettes
• Clamps
• 2″ star head screws
• Drill w/drill bit & screwdriver bit
• Level
• Skill saw
• Tape measure
• Miter saw

Step 1 – Cut pegboard

I planned to install the pegboard above the new section of the bench since that was the only place close to the bench where it could be installed 😉 The 1st step was to cut the 4′ x 8′ piece of pegboard to the length of the bench. Using a marker, I drew a line on the back of the pegboard at 5 1/2′ which was the length of the new section of the workbench. I then used my skill saw to make the cut. Pegboard is very messy! After cutting the board, I swept and vacuumed the mess.

Step 2 – Building the frame

Pegboard can easily be attached to studs and used as is. However, when you are attaching it to drywall, you need to create some space between the pegboard and wall so there will be room to insert the pegboard hooks. To make room between the pegboard and wall, I created a frame by attaching boards that I had on hand using 2″ screws. Before cutting the boards, I gave them two coats of white paint. I created an “H” structure as a frame, but if I were to do this again, I would make the frame in a square shape – the dimensions of the pegboard with a center support board. The reason for that is so I would have the boards along all 4 sides, making it easier to secure the pegboard.

Step 3 – Installing pegboard

Sadly, I was busy installing the pegboard while holding small pieces of wood behind it, so I didn’t get pictures of the installation process. The good news is that it is easy to install once you have the frame built. Using screws, I attached the pegboard to the “H” structure. Since I didn’t make my frame the same size as my pegboard, in order to secure each corner as well as along the top, sides, and bottom, I had to hold small pieces of 1″ x 2″ board between the wall and pegboard while I inserted screws.

Step 4 – Framing

Step 5 – Painting

When I bought the pegboard, I chose white so I wouldn’t have to paint it. But, when I was installing it, I noticed that it looked grey next to the frame & wall. I suppose it would have been ok to leave it that way, but I know it would have bugged me, so I painted it with the semi-gloss white paint that I had used on the wall. The cost of the pegboard and 1 x 2 boards was roughly $40. I had all the other materials on hand.

Finished pegboard

I LOVE having a pegboard close to my workbench where my tools are easily accessible. The fact that it is also pretty is just icing on the cake!

Before, During, After

New cabinets!

Here is the finished look with the cabinets and new peg board! I’ll write about the garage organization project soon!

Instructions

• Using miter saw, cut 1″ x 2″ boards for the frame
  • Paint boards if desired
• Attach boards to the walls using 2″ screws
• Cut pegboard to desired width and length using a skill saw
• Attach pegboard to frame using 2″ or 2 1/2″ screws
• Attach one 3″ rosette to each corner of the pegboard
  • Attach one metal medallion in the center of each rosette, if desired
• Attach 1″ x 2″ boards around the perimeter of the frame between the rosettes
• Apply 1 – 2 coats of water-based paint to the surface of the pegboard with either a paintbrush or roller
  • Allow drying time before use

Another pegboard

Years ago, I made a display board using pegboard. I framed it with 1″ x 2″ boards, added a hinged board on the back as a stand & painted it cream. When we started our garaged organization, I thought I could use it above my workbench but when I saw the size against the workbench, I decided I wanted a larger one. So, I found another area of the garage where I could use it, painted it white, and hung it on the exposed studs.

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