How To Build Lockers For A Mudroom

We recently added on to our house and in this video I take you through the steps of how to build lockers for a mudroom! You saw us tile the space a while back and we are finally in the final stages of finishing the new space so it was time to move TWO of these giant lockers into the new Mudroom.
BIG thanks to Rockler for sponsoring this video, used SO many Rockler jigs that I have had for a long time to solve some tricky issues with this build. Be sure to visit their store locations or site for all your woodworking needs!
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Each locker is made from 2 sheets of 1/4" plywood, 2 sheets of 1/2" plywood and 5 sheets of 3/4" plywood and they are NOT light, very heavy and very sturdy! The are edged with solid maple edge banding to hopefully add some durability to the corners.
The doors over the 5 locker cubbies are shaker style with a solid poplar frame and 1/4" plywood as the panel. I will cover the building of the doors in an additional video as I think there is a lot of good information that I can share and I was out of time in this video. All the hardware for the doors are soft close euro hinges from Rocker, they are probable my favorite part of the whole build (besides the finish!)
The 5 drawers are made from 1/2" plywood using simple butt joints with wood glue and 18g brad nails. The drawer faces are made using the same shaker style as the door faces. I opted to spray a clear coat of poly on the drawers as I like the look of the natural wood when you open the drawer.
The locker cabinets and the drawer/door faces are finished with a water-born lacquer from Sherwin- Williams. It is called Kem Aqua Plus and it is FANTASTIC, laid down perfectly with no thinning, dried to sanding in no time, doesn't smell at all and as far as we can tell is super durable.
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[@DIYTyler]

Thanks for watching! Few of you have asked about the straight edge I used to align the hinges, called a Safecut Ruler by FastCap, amzn.to/2sdGHrI And the wife thought it would be a good idea to put these in here in case anyone was interested! Large Baskets: amzn.to/2RtiNXm Small Baskets: amzn.to/2AwnKVA

[@brandonhaynes8636]

I am getting more and more jealous of all the new tools and accessories you've been adding. Love the channel.

[@Markw8480]

Very nice job 👍🏻

[@ahmedalqahtani7270]

I like your workflow

[@LT-gj3rm]

Great tutorial.

[@PatCavanaugh1]

Great build and video. Loved the closing of the doors at 10:00 and the look of pride on your face as they all closed simultaneously.

[@aaronallgrunn7845]

The straw idea is awsome! I never thought of that one

[@DIYTyler]

Works like a charm. So much better than a rag and screwdriver!

[@pat_link_]

The mudroom looks great really like the design and colour choice

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Pat! Really glad went with this color too!

[@Lutzboater]

Major league project beautifully done. A nice bench right down the middle of the area may be helpful.

[@DIYTyler]

Hoping that the ledge on the locker will be used for sitting on to tie up. Thanks for watching!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Those came out great!

[@duanehurley2105]

Using good techniques for great results. Looks awesome.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Duane, glad you like them, we certainly do!!

[@diggler306]

Tyler, absolutely beautiful work man. Wow, hours and hours of work condensed to 13 minutes! They look stunning.

[@hinchauhan]

10:00 that moment when all the doors simultaneously close perfectly 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@DIYTyler]

Indeed!

[@ELIRAXPRT]

You make it look easy with all those jigs and clamps. No wonder my cabinets don’t look that great. I need to buy some more tools

[@tommydauphin1080]

Tip for the foreman - run a zip tie through the handle and tie down the red button so it’s running when it’s plugged in. Makes even quicker work of the job! That is a great tool

[@DIYTyler]

Interesting! Thanks for the tip and for watching!

[@lebronjordan802]

Beautiful work Tyler 🔧🔩👊!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man!

[@MrVote4p]

Love your stile and Chanel man. Great Job on these. Because of you I was able to take the plunge on wood working and did my own stair remodel. Thank you. Keep up the great work. God bless you and your family.

[@DIYTyler]

Awesome, awesome to hear! Thanks for the kind comment!

[@radouanjabri457]

nice job

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks!!

[@AROD500500]

Hey Tyler, Great Video Man ! I'm going to use this video to build a tall linen closet using the Kreg pocket jig using 3/4 plywood that goes in a hallway upstairs that's in a tight spot..we need more space.. tearing out the old closet. I'll just add more shelves... Thanks.

[@jkritselis]

Nice to have finally found a channel that is informative and well done, awesome!! Nice job looks great!!

[@jamesfoskey2804]

Another great one Tyler. Your kids are growing up way to fast. Keep being awesome.

[@DIYTyler]

Tell me about it, oldest is going on 7 already!

[@thehamlinwoodshop]

Huuugggge project. Thumbs up button hammered. Awesome job Tyler. Thanks!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man!!

[@Lou101960]

Outstanding work! Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks!!

[@MikeBramm]

Well worth the effort. Nicely done.

[@QualeHouse]

Would love to know how many days or hours of work this took to build? Looks so good! Well done!

[@ddbronco1873]

You got a beautiful family there Tyler 👍

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks!!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Tyler, they look amazing! 😍👍🏻👊🏻

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Fred!

[@DannyFourSquare]

That looks like a lot of storage! Nicely done.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Danny!

[@charlesgoff6429]

Excellent work and the paint finish looks great.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Charles!

[@erictroutman1571]

Very nice build. Looks great!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Eric!!

[@ArmyVet76]

Very cool. Great idea for the kids stuff

[@aaaa-me9uu]

Awesome work. 10:10 is just piling on, good job.

[@DIYTyler]

Lol! Thanks!

[@garynagle3093]

Great project.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Gary!

[@melaniedriscoll1038]

What an awesome, informative video! Thank you for this. One of the best DIY videos I've seen and so glad you let the little ones help :)

[@topangachronic9463]

Lockers look good. Should have carried that look around the door. Door trim looks pretty funky

[@jaypadulchick1355]

Beautiful!!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Jay!!

[@benjaminrauschenbach6084]

Awesome man. You put in some serious hours. Project looks great!

[@georgewilmore7599]

Awesome job, looks great.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks George!

[@thisisbethm]

That's an awesome project!

[@gbjones54]

Looks Awesome Tyler. Great build and job.

[@jimcooney9019]

another awesome project. thanks for sharing the video.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Jim!!

[@BronkBuilt]

That is one big project. Nice job.

[@boxmfg]

what an awesome project, love the color

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks JC, the color is awesome!

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Very nice project Tyler, Those will see lots of use I'm sure.

[@DIYTyler]

Every day! Been great so far. Thanks for watching!

[@brianmcgrevey9832]

Well done Tyler! Enjoyed that, some great tips.

[@fixitwithzim]

I need these for my small army. Looks great, nice work as always!

[@DIYTyler]

Do it! They hold so much stuff!

[@shawnroberts220]

Very nice! another great project tyler!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Shawn!

[@Antmanlv]

Nice clean work bro. Love the vid, very motivational

[@DIYTyler]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for the sub!!

[@thesplinteredfinger]

That looks awesome Tyler!

[@GRichardWrotten]

Great build! Really want to put a set of these in my studio!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Gabriel! Glad you liked them.

[@matthewbyington2418]

Great work!!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Matt!

[@saidelskhawy]

very good work

[@craigpereira6381]

Nicely done.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Craig!

[@muhammadjamil6757]

Wowooo good work

[@ivailotrifonov8246]

I like it alot !!! Very good

[@moisesborges3902]

Parabéns mais uma vez belo trabalho. Abraço de Caxias do sul RS 🇧🇷.

[@jeffforbes3772]

Another cool video from DIY Tyler! Thanks and Happy New Year!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Jeff! Happy New year!

[@GuysShop]

Really came out great Tyler, and an impressive build. That's enough storage for a whole team!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Guy! That's the plan!! Happy New year!

[@christofix]

Beautiful lockers. Where i work i have an ugly iron locker. 2:58 the 90° clamps looks verry handy.

[@DIYTyler]

Those clamps are a engineering marvel, hope whoever came up with them got a raise! Thanks for watching!

[@christofix]

@@DIYTyler hahaha I hope so for that person too. You are welcome. i love your videos, i always watch every second of them . you are an inspiration to me. I also try to make videos for my channel. I do my best but when I see what you can do, I still have a lot of work hahaha

[@DIYTyler]

I started right where you are!

[@christofix]

@@DIYTyler i know, i just have to give myself a lot of time to learn!

[@JkCanvas]

Great project Tyler. Love your little helpers. Very interested on how you made the doors. Will be watching for the follow on video.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Will!

[@SkyroofNova72]

Kemaqua is a wonderful choice. You're correct that not all stores have it. Call ahead and they'll point you in the right direction. Nice folks

[@DIYTyler]

The guys were very helpful, like you said I need to call ahead and make sure I order enough the first time! Thanks for watching!

[@SkyroofNova72]

Well I am biased... I work for the company 😎 Thanks for the inspiration. Love the way the project turned out. Great call leaving the interior bright.

[@johnwisniewski8712]

I’m jealous! These look awesome!

[@DIYTyler]

They are amazing! So glad they are done!

[@shaunzz68]

Thanks for the info Shaun from Mukwonago

[@ryans609]

Look Awesome man!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Ryan!

[@damianlowry6905]

Hey Tyler great video any plans for these lockers? Would love to put them in my house.

[@erikrasmussen9695]

Well done! I may have to make a set of these...

[@DIYTyler]

A lot of work but totally worth it!

[@ripntearslayer9101]

I gotta say, im loving your vids. Also coming from a painter, beautiful work

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Travis! Big props there....thanks, am really proud of the finish, it is stunning. Will definitely use KA+ again.

[@StuffUCanMake]

Man, I envy your talents!

[@thewoodshop69]

Boy I'm sure glad I got my track saw for big plywood projects.

[@DIYTyler]

It would be nice... But I would have to get the sheets on the table anyway....might as well use the table saw at that point!

[@thewoodshop69]

@@DIYTyler Yeah but it's way easier to work with smaller pieces of plywood on the table saw for more accurate and safe cuts.

[@DIYTyler]

Sure....would rather save the steps and time. BUT, for cross cuts, I would take a tracking saw all day!

[@thewoodshop69]

@@DIYTyler Sure turned out nice though. Man you must have a lot of children or planning to. Lol But an awesome build.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Good project Tyler! Happy New Year! to you and your family, Thanks for sharing the video with us.👍😎JP

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks JP! Happy New year!!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Tyler! Thank you! 😎

[@stevekoenig3234]

I enjoy watching your videos. I wanted to let you know the way you use your talents, and present such quality glorifies God. And I respect and appreciate the products and videos you put out. Steve

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks for such a great comment Steve! He is what all the effort is for!

[@akquicksilver]

Super nice! Great job!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks JB!!

[@jimnachman3640]

Looking good. Thanks for the info on the lacquer. What is the little gadget you used at 9:19 to find the stud.

[@DIYTyler]

A magnet stud finder. Think I got this one from Menards. This is the only stud finder that is accurate for me, all the electronic ones are worse than my knuckle....which is bad.

[@forestpkguy]

Great Job

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks!

[@lisag2771]

Great job!

[@moesawad]

Could you go more into detail of how you mounted them to the wall? Did you add those cleats after the cabinet was in place because I didn’t see them added in the video. Did you consider putting a back to it? What was your reasoning not to? I’m about to start the same project and I’m wondering if 1/4 plywood would be a good choice for backing.

[@robertweigandt9449]

Great job very nice Tyler.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Robert!

[@MamaWantstoBuildbyKristyGreen]

Love this so much!! Nice job!!

[@williamfreitas6322]

Lovely! Done with care!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man, glad you like them!

[@donsdiys1140]

Wow amazing job.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Don!!

[@oscardacrus]

Muy buen trabajo me gusta

[@borealpatriot1502]

Great vid! Beautiful lockers. You have a lot of supervision when you work. The one with the long skirt was hardcore. :-)

[@_the_wife_3323]

These are amazing! Your wife is a very lucky woman 😊

[@dennisdownes9319]

Beautiful build Tyler! You might need a mud room before the mudroom....that place is too nice to get dirt all over it! BTW....it's good to see your youngest daughter starting to pull her weight around the shop!!! Heehehe!

[@mceepee]

Tyler, excellent job on the lockers, very inspirational. I’m impressed with your shop; what are the dimensions? I have a single detached garage and struggle with organization and space to build in. You’ve dialed in the layout! Thanks.

[@Kkuts37]

Great, from beginning to end! :)

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Kathleen!

[@marwanabutarieh1868]

Good job 👍

[@ronnakeil3313]

Nice

[@darryljonesjr.4653]

You doing some excellent work brother keep it up!!! Could you please leave a link to the hinges you use for the door? Blessings

[@ЕрболНурбаев-б7к]

Высший уровень мастерства.

[@daveerickson5313]

So glad I tuned into this video. I just ordered the q5 system and was planning on using the same primer / paint for a built in closet system. A couple of questions. 1. What temp did you spray in? 2. Did you have to do a lot of sanding when using a waterborne product on wood? 3. Did you use the stock 1.3 tip in your sprayer? So glad no thinning is necessary.

[@DIYTyler]

Dave, didn't respond at first cause I needed to run out and check my sprayer, than I forgot! Sprayed pretty cold, about 50 degrees f. Not a lot of sanding, after primer a quick pass with 220 and clean with a tack cloth. Yes, used the 1.3 on my gun and no thinking...didn't see a need!

[@daveerickson5313]

Tyler G rock n roll thank you for the response. I’m spraying a test on Monday and this will really help. Sounds like things should work out fine for me. The finish on your lockers looked great. Luckily it’ll be warmer here in MN next week. I have a furnace in the garage, but much easier to get up to temp when it’s not 10 below. I appreciate your time and enjoy your channel.

[@mosskam2869]

👍you are a good man

[@hdwoodshop]

Nice one Tyler. But curious about how you use these type of cabinets? Is this for winter gear? Ie jackets, etc? Your work is always well built and very functional.

[@brickdaddiy]

My dad just sent me a link to this video and said "you need to check this guy out", to which I had to say "I've been watching his stuff for a long time!" after which he said "no way! he's great!"

[@benrudman3917]

Love the finishing process. What’s the stud finder you used??

[@RemiDupont]

Wow, nice video!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Remi! Glad you liked it!

[@cencalmatt]

Hammered!

[@DIYTyler]

Can always count on Matt!! Thanks bro!

[@chrissleblanc]

Love the look have you ever tried 4 inch rail and styles shaker style doors on a Project with bevel on all edges.keep up the good work is it water base lacquer

[@paolorebichini2219]

Sei un grande

[@davidmackenzie7705]

Tyler, great job. I am about to build something similar thus a couple of questions…Was the extra work with the maple trim in lieu of edge banding worth it? Did adding that maple face frame trim cause you to make any adjustments when mounting the hinge plates?