An Easy to Build DIY Washer/Dryer Pedestal
Guess what? I finally caved in and bought myself a brand new washer and dryer! Honestly, my old ones were barely hanging on – the dryer took forever to dry a single load and the washer had its fair share of quirks. But here’s the exciting part – I didn’t just settle for the first set I found. Oh no, I did my research and splurged on a super fancy high efficiency set. And let me tell you, with this new duo comes a whole new set of tasks. First up, I need to get my laundry room organized, and secondly, I want to build a pedestal for a washer and dryer.
I got the idea for this DIY project from Ana White’s website, where she shared plans for a pedestal. However, I decided to put my own spin on it and create a custom washer/dryer pedestal that suits my needs perfectly. Since I couldn’t find untreated 4×4 posts, I came up with a clever solution – I laminated two 2x4s together and then ripped them on the table saw to make 3″ wide posts. I also made sure to rip all the 2x4s to 3″ wide, giving them nice square edges instead of rounded ones.
I’m really excited about this project and can’t wait to see how it turns out. Wish me luck!
For an easy tutorial on how to create posts with 2x4s, click here.
Materials:
Lumber:
- 9 – 2×4 at 8′ OR
- 7 – 2×4 at 8′ AND
- 1 – 4×4 at 8′
- Two sheets of 3/4″ plywood (I used Purebond plywood )
Cut List:
- 4 – Posts (either 3″ from 2x4s or 4×4) at 18-1/4″ – Legs
- 4 – 2×4 at 24″ (23″ if using 4×4 posts) – Side Frames
- 4 – 2×4 at 54″ (53″ if using 4×4 posts) – Front and Back Stretchers
- 8 – 2×4 or 4×4 at 27″ – Supports
- 2 – 3/4″ plywood at 30″ x 60″ – Shelves
Click on the drawings to for a larger view!
Step One
Cut the posts to length. Cut the lower frame pieces and drill pocket holes in each end. Attach to the legs as shown using glue and 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws.
Step Two
Cut the pieces for the lower supports and drill pocket holes in each end. Attach as shown using glue and 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws.
Step Three
Cut the piece for the lower shelf and cut the notches using a jigsaw. Attach to the lower frame using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.
Step Four
Cut the pieces for the upper frame and drill pocket holes in each end. Position as shown and attach using glue and 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws.
Step Five
Cut the pieces for the upper supports and drill pocket holes in each end. Position as shown then attach using glue and 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws.
Step Six
Cut the piece for the upper shelf. Attach the top shelf to the upper portion of the frame using glue and 1-1/4 brad nails or countersunk screws.
Finish as desired.
The free plans to build a pedestal for a washer and dryer can be finished any way you choose – stained, painted (like mine!), distressed, etc. It is a very easy and inexpensive build! As usual, if you have a project built from my plans and would like to be featured on DbSC, send me an email at designsbystudioc [at] gmail [dot] com!
Originally posted 2012-12-03 08:00:15.
