Product Instructions

Shaker Pegboard Installation Instructions

Needed for Installation

Pegboard
Pegs
Tape Measure
Pencil
Glue

Introduction

Usually, the Shakers installed the pegboard before the room was finished, attaching it directly to the studs and then plastering or drywalling around it so that it was nearly flush with the wall. There was no “standard” height from the floor; this seems to have varied according to the use of the room. Generally, however, a single pegboard was installed about even with the top of the doors (not the top of the door frame). A second row of pegboard was sometimes installed about 18” below the first row (presumably for hanging hats and coats).

The Shakers usually painted or stained the pegboard and pegs. Sometimes, however, the pegboard itself was painted, but the pegs were either stained or left unfinished.

Installation

To install pegs in pegboard, simply apply a small amount of glue to the sides of the holes, and insert the pegs. It may be necessary to sand or file the tenons of the pegs in order for them to fit into the holes, but be careful not to make them too loose. They should fit very tightly.

Use one of the following methods to mount the pegboard on a finished wall:

• Drill pilot holes through the groove in the bead molding and nail with finishing nails into studs. Countersink nail heads into the groove. Use 8d finish nails.
• Drill and countersink holes for flat head wood screws (#8 – 2” or longer). Center screw holes along centerline of pegboard and screw into studs. Screw holes may be plugged or filled if desired.

SHAKER WORKSHOPS
PO Box 8001
Ashburnham, MA 01430-8001
1-800-840-9121