How to Cut Slatwall and Use the Extra Scraps? |
Posted: October 21, 2020 |
Slatwall is very useful for shops and even homes since you can add display shelves, hooks, wires, and other creative items like baskets. Slatwall sheets are most sold as 4’x8’ panels and can be cut down to size. If you do need to cut your slatwall please consider the follow points below. After you have cut your panels down to the size you need. Don’t throw away the scraps save them for another project. They can still be used to set up other display solutions. You may have other areas you may find that need to be utilized. Trying out creative ideas will maximize the benefit of the slatwall you purchased and create no waste but also add a unique display that cannot be bought off a store shelf. Within the house, for example, you could buy Slatwall hooks and fix them on the panels to use in the entryway for hanging coats or handbags that you use frequently. But first, let us talk about cutting the panels. Cutting Slatwall Essentially, what you need to cut Slatwall are a steady hand and the right blades. The material is easy to cut through and the technique is straightforward. If you have a set of blades you would use for cutting wood, then you have a good blade for the job. If you would like to make a straight cut, place the panel face up and use a table saw to make the cut. You can also use a circular saw, but this time place it face down. Get a good measurement of the panel and set the blade to a depth just enough to get through the panel. Usually about an inch would do. When using a circular saw, it is advisable to have a straight edge to guide the cut. This will prevent uneven cuts. You may also need to make cuts to allow space for light switches or other fixtures that you do not want to be covered by the panel. In such a case, you will need to use a jigsaw. The saw should have approximately 10 teeth for every inch. Cut the panel facedown and mark the area you intend to cut out so that it is easy to follow the measurement. Care will need to be taken to avoid scratches to the edges of the panel. Ideas for Cutoffs Slatwall scraps are not useless, you can find creative ways use them to organize other spaces. Some ideas include: - Install them in the garage to free up floor space. Hang your extension cords, shovels, bikes and other misc. garage items. - In a shop, you can use them to install smaller display shelves for backroom organization. - In the house for coat and bag hangers by the door - - In the laundry room, Slatwall cutoffs can be used to fit small shelves for laundry items like pegs, washing powder, and ironing starch. Almost every size of cutoff can be utilized to maximize storage space as well as to decorate certain areas.
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