Step 3: Attach the French Cleat

Attach the French Cleat to build a wall-mounted coatrack
Photo: Wendell T. Webber
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Lay the two outside 1×4s parallel on a flat surface and place one half of the French cleat across them, flush with the edges and 6 inches below the top. As shown, the cleat's narrow face should rest on the 1×4s, with the square edge facing the top. Drill pilot holes, then attach with wood glue and 1¼-inch trim-head screws.
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    • drill
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    1x4 We chose pine. Get two 8-foot lengths.

    1x3 Get one 8-foot length.

    ⅜-by-2-⅜-inch fluted door casing Get two 7-foot lengths.

    Wire baskets Get two or more.

    Coat hooks and hardware Get three.

    Cup hooks Get two for each basket.1-¼-inch trim-head screws

    120-grit sandpaper

    Wood glue

    Primer and paint for the coatrack

    Spray primer and spray paint for the wire baskets