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Are wire closet shelves good?
Wire shelving is the perfect option for so many different areas of the house whether that’s your garage, pantry, or linen closet. The benefits to choosing wire shelving are what make it so great. Made with industrial grade steel, wire shelving is then finished with an epoxy coat, giving it a durable, smooth finish.
What is the weight limit for ClosetMaid wire shelving?
Heavy duty ventilated wire shelving allows for visibility of items and is not affected by humidity or sudden fluctuations in temperature. When installed per ClosetMaid’s specifications, the weight capacity is 100 pounds per linear feet.
How strong is ClosetMaid?
ClosetMaid’s heavy-duty Maximum Load ShelfTrack creates the ultimate garage storage solution for heavy and bulky items. Made with industrial-strength extruded steel, Maximum Load products can hold up to 600 pounds per 6′ shelf. Durable.
Why are my wire shelves sticky?
Little sticky fingers finding treats in the pantry can leave behind traces of peanut butter, jelly and cookie crumbs that nestle in the joints of your wire shelving. A tacky texture on closet shelving can also be caused by long-term exposure to high humidity.
What material is best for closet shelves?
Plywood
Plywood. Whether you are replacing old cabinet drawers or are starting a project from scratch, one of the most versatile and dependable closet shelving materials you can use is plywood. This type of wood is a terrific choice for closet shelves because it’s very strong and resistant to sagging and warping.
How many pounds can a wire shelf hold?
Typically, wire shelving maxes out at around 80 pounds. However, being made of steel, the tough, dependable EZ Shelf can hold up to 200 pounds (without securing to studs in 1/2” drywall) and the EZ Shelf heavy-duty garage shelving can handle even more—a whopping 250 pounds.
How much weight can track shelves hold?
They can hold up to 130 lbs. per pair when wall standards are mounted into wall studs. They are designed to support 10″ wood shelves.
Can you spray paint wire shelves?
Paint. Wire shelves tend to chip and scratch over time, exposing the metal and making the shelves look dirty. With a couple of coats of spray paint designed to stick to plastic, you can update the look of your shelves.
Which shelf will support the most weight?
Floating shelves can only maintain high weight capacities if they are mounted into something solid like wall studs or masonry block. They hold the most weight when they are secured into something solid all the way across the length of each shelf.
How thick are Closetmaid wire shelves?
12 in.
Dimensions and Measurements
| Depth | 12 in. |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 in. |
| Product Weight | 3.25 lbs. |
| Width | 24 in. |
Can you cut Closetmaid wire shelving?
You can cut wire shelves with a hacksaw or bolt-cutter. Cut shelves in one inch increments. We recommend that you cut shelving from the end that will be closest to the walls. Center your cuts between the wires or vertical spacers on the front lip of shelf to give yourself room to attach end caps to the cut ends.