Closet Rod Socket Installation Instructions
Closet rods are one of the most important clothes storage solutions available. Installing closet rod sockets is one of the easiest home projects to accomplish. In just a few minutes you can install a new rod into the closet expanding your current closet space. Does this Spark an idea?
Types
There are two main kinds of traditional closet sockets and one non-traditional kind. The most common kind of closet socket looks like a shoe for the closet rod. It is circular, and sometimes has a hole in the top to slide the rod through. Sometimes these are made of rubber, but they can also be made from metal, wood and even plastic. The other kind of closet socket that is traditionally seen is a metal "U" shape. Two holes on either side are designed to hold the weight of the rod. The non-traditional closet socket is built into a closet shelf. The shelf holds the weight of the clothes. If this method is used, the shelf must be anchored securely into the wall, otherwise the shelf will topple under the weight of the clothes.
Process
You will need a closet rod, closet sockets, a pencil, screws, a screwdriver, drywall anchors and a level. Decide where you want the rod. Place the socket on the wall and mark the location of the screw holes with a pencil. Install the drywall anchors over the pencil mark. Place the socket over the holes and screw into place. Lay the rod into the socket and measure across the closet to the other wall. Use the level to make sure the rod is level. Mark the location of the rod with a pencil. Install the second anchor in the same way as the first one. When the sockets are in place, hang the rod.
Hints
Use a hanger to measure the distance that the rod needs to hang from the closet door. If the rod is too close to the door, the door will not shut.
Some rods are not designed to be hung one side at a time. If your socket has screws on the side, it may be possible to hang the two sides at once. If this is the case, then a helper can be used to hold the rod into place so that you can determine level locations for the sockets.
Long closet rods should make use of an anchor in the middle to hold some of the weight.
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