Wire shelving is the most popular and cost effective way to keep closets organized.
An organized closet is efficient, visually pleasing and can maximize space by providing a place for everything. While many options are available, the most popular and most cost effective option is wire shelving. Wire shelving is particularly useful in pantry's and laundry rooms since it can be easily customized according to the unique needs of the area. Prior to starting the installation process, lay out a brief plan for the shelves and determine whether a pre-cut kit or a customized layout is most appropriate. Once you have your plan organized, installation can be done in a very short period of time. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Remove everything from the closet, including existing shelving or hanging bars. You can also remove the doors if it creates more working space for the installation. While the closet is empty, it is a good idea to patch any holes with wallboard compound and paint the closet if you wish.
2. Measure the location of the top rack. It should be at least 10 inches from the ceiling, but can be adjusted according to your preference. Measure a second spot the same distance down from the ceiling and use a straight edge to connect the two marks. Confirm the line is straight by placing the level along the line.
3. Find the central stud within the center wall of your closet, and mark it with a pencil along the line marked for height.
4. Measure the length of the wall and confirm your shelf is cut to the appropriate size. If not, cut the shelf to the proper length with a hack saw.
5. Hold the shelf mounting bar against the wall along the height line mark. Drill a screw through the hole on the shelf into the stud using the mark previously made.
6. Measure a distance 16 inches from the screw to find another stud and drill another screw into the mounting bar. Repeat this process every 16 inches across the length of the wall to mount the entire bar.
7. Install the vertical standards (or bars) at the desired distance. The vertical standards should be no more than four inches from the end of the shelf on each side in order to support the shelf properly. Do not place the standards more than 24 inches apart.
8. Confirm the vertical standard bar is level. Drill a screw into the wall at the bottom of the vertical standard to mount the bracket.
9. Place the brackets into the vertical standards at the desired heights for the shelves.
10. Mount the shelving onto the brackets. For corner sections, cut one piece of the shelving so it is flush with the other section of shelving it butts against.
11. Place caps along the cut ends of the shelving to protect the ends and for safety purposes.
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