How to Build a False Back in a Closet

Valuables in your home can be susceptible to theft. One way to foil a thief or to keep valuable possessions out of sight is to build a false back wall in a closet. This can make an excellent hide-away spot for cash, coins or other possessions that you want to keep secret. Building a false back doesn't have to entail a large remodeling project. You can easily build a framework that will support a false wall by employing some readily available materials and basic tools.

Tape measure
2-by-4-inch lumber
Circular saw
Construction adhesive
Level
1/2-inch plywood
Drill
Woodscrews
Screwdriver
Paint
Paint brush

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the height and width of the closet's back wall with a tape measure.
- 2
  Cut two 2-by-4-inch boards to match the height of the closet's back wall. Apply construction adhesive to one of the 4-inch sides on each board. Place the boards onto the side walls of closet with the construction adhesive pressing against the wall and the back edges of the boards 4 inches from the back wall of the closet. Let the adhesive dry thoroughly.
- 3
  Cut a piece of 1/2-inch thick plywood to match the height and width of the back wall of the closet. Place the board against the 2-by-4-inch boards. Drill a 1/4-inch hole on each corner of the plywood, drilling through the plywood and into the 2-by-4-inch boards.
- 4
  Place wood screws into each of the holes and tighten them to hold the false wall in place.
- 5
  Paint the wall to match the color of the closet interior.

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