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Simple DIY Drawer and Shelf Liners

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James marcus

I was this close to not even sharing these DIY Shelf and Drawer Liners because I thought they might be too simple for an entire post.

A few weeks ago, though, I was helping one of my brothers-in-law troubleshoot a kitchen renovation issue and he completely changed my mind.

A Surprisingly Hot Topic…

We were talking about kitchen organization when he brought up the subject of shelf and drawer liners.

“What do you think, CoCo? I mean, should we even bother with that kind of stuff?” he said.

I don’t think my brother-in-law meant for the topic to become a hot one.

But almost immediately the guys in the group said, “Ughh, shelf liner is the worst.” While almost all the ladies in the group said they were a fan.

I’m personally on team shelf and drawer liner. Mostly, because I’ve seen the wear and tear that’s been done to our kitchen cabinets from sliding out pots and pans over the years.

That said, I can also understand how it’s not for everyone.

Especially, for those of us that grew up helping our grandmothers peel off faded and warped paper stuck to the bottom of the kitchen sink cabinet.

I gently reminded my brother-in-law of a recent incident that can only be described as a “massive mashed potato explosion” and shared how much easier it would have been to clean up had they used shelf liners in the refrigerator.

Then I shared with him the story of our DIY shelf and drawer liners. And how a simple solution came about through creative compromise.

A Simple Solution…

Earlier this year, I lined drawers and shelves with a pretty marble contact paper. I had to attach it with painters’ tape though because not everyone was on board.

Over the past few months, the paper had started curling and left us with kitchen cabinets and drawers that looked really cluttered.

I was really close to just throwing in the towel when I decided we could both have what we wanted if we found a way to stabilize or strengthen the contact paper.

Here’s a look at how we created DIY drawer and shelf liners with just a few simple materials…

DIY Drawer and Shelf Liner Supplies:

  • Contact Paper or Peel and Stick Wallpaper
  • Heavy Cardboard or Foam Core Boards
  • Box Cutter or Rotary Cutting Tool
  • Scissors
  • Self-Healing Cutting Mat
  • Tape Measure or Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Smoothing Tool (straight edge, old credit card, squeegee, etc.) optional

DIY Drawer and Shelf Liner Steps:

Gather your tools and supplies.

We used a large heavy cardboard box, but you can also use foam core board to make DIY drawer and shelf liners.

Measure the drawer or the shelf you want to line.

Then using caution and care as tools will be sharp, carefully cut the cardboard or foam core board to the appropriate size.

We used a box cutter to cut the pieces of cardboard off the large box and a rotary cutting tool to cut the large piece of cardboard into smaller pieces on a self-healing cutting mat.

After you have your cardboard base, again, using caution and care, cut your contact paper to the appropriate size. We left an extra inch around each edge so we could wrap the cardboard pieces in the contact paper.

Next, separate the contact paper from the backing.

Then place the cardboard piece in the center of the contact paper and wrap the edges if desired.

Flip your DIY drawer and shelf liner over and smooth out any bubbles with a straight edge, if needed.

Finally, insert the liner into a drawer or a shelf and you’re good to go!

Customizing DIY Drawer and Shelf Liners…

While I have no idea how these DIY drawer and shelf liners are going to hold up long term, I’m excited to have found a simple solution that works for us right now.

Plus, they can be easily customized to fit almost any drawer or shelf using contact paper or peel and stick wallpaper in any color or pattern which makes the possibilities endless.

Let us know if you try these DIY drawer and shelf liners at your house too! Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo

This post was last modified on 03/11/2023 21:31

James marcus

Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.

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