- 1). Measure the space for your built in desk. Measure both width and length and determine how big you want the finished desk to be.
- 2). Choose a style of built in desk. Simple styles include joists attached to the wall with a piece of wood or counter top across the top, to more elaborate designs with shelving and drawers below.
- 3). Mark lines on the wall or inside the alcove for the top of the desk and the brackets or joist underneath. If you build in to a very long space, you'll need one bracket on either end and at least one in the middle for good support.
- 4). Nail furring strips to the wall around the space the proper height from the floor and check to see if they're level.
- 5). Cut a notch in each bracket for the furring strips and nail to the wall at the predetermined locations.
- 6). Cut your counter top or wood to the right length for the space. If using a finished counter top, use masking tape and tape along the cutting line before sawing. This helps keep the counter top from cracking as you cut.
- 7). Lay your top across the brackets and furring strips and secure with nails.
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