How deep does my shelving unit need to be in order to mount this rod properly &amp; for it to handle the weight of hanging clothes?
628268
You need to screw the securing bolts into the holes on the sides of your closet that hold up your shelves. In my closet I have shelves that rest on clips. There are two rows of holes on each side of my unit to put the clips into. I screwed the two bolts into each of these as per instructions and inserted the rod through it. It is very sturdy. I did it myself in about ten minutes. If you don't have the holes on the side of your closet to screw into, you will have to drill them. I love these. I have seven in my closet. Good luck!
1809207
The panel I installed it on is approximately 14 ½" in depth-a wood closet system purchased at Lowe's. However, I would double check the depth of where you intend to install it to ensure the depth will accommodate this specific rod's length while recessed and extended. In my specific application, when the rod is recessed, the tip of the rod is almost flush with the panel I installed it on. I agree with the previous responses. It is adaptable and could be installed on various closet systems.
829826
It will accommodate full length coats without draggng the ground. I have two garment racks, this one and an industrial one. I use the industrial one to store my longer, heavier garments and this one for the laundry room. I have hung many wet shirts and pants on it and even a 5x7 rug to dry. It is definitely a stable piece, just not as heavy duty as an industrial rack as there are more pieces to this one.
1632551
I have had no problem having enough room on the hook for the hangar to slip on it. Some real thick plastic hangars don't work the best but still works. These metal wonder hangars are very strong. I've been able to hang all my jeans or other heavy clothing with no problems. I'd had the plastic wonder hangers and they were crappy. They didn't take hardly any weight without bending, braking and falling right on the floor. Hope this helps!
1244822
In pounds? I'm not sure. What I DO know is that I had the full length of the rod used, probably 45 to 50 garments on plastic and velvet hangers, the garments are all ladies blouses and dressses, no suits, no jackets, co coats... and the dang casters all fell apart, one by one mind you.I had to go buy a new set of hard rubber casters. Not a huge deal, it's just a bummer that it comes with such crappy casters, they should be heavy duty enough to hold up as much weight as the hanging bar and shelves can accomodate. I wasn't even using the shelves.Hope that helps.
792820
In testing, I had more than 30# evenly distributed on the rod. The wall was painted drywall. The rod was installed according to instructions. So, if the "wet laundry" in total does not weigh more than 30# and it can be space evenly it should hold up without any problem. John R. Carney, Inventor of the Constant Tension Rod for Interdesign, Inc.
225631
Not much, Maybe 5 lbs. I have only put clothes on the top shelf. You probably want to reinforce the connections with zip ties like other reviewers have mentioned.
2186955
I would not put in a rod. the material is thin and probably wouldn't be able to hold. If you still wanted to give it a try, maybe the only hanger size that would work would be the baby hangers - but I'd question that too. the storage underneath is probably best for folded items. Hope that this helps!
1740503
Well the shelves are five inches deep so I don't know. Smaller ones might slip through the grate. Also It's very heavy when loaded. I use mine on the back of my pantry closet and its so heavy it started pulling the screws out of the hinges. I had to put in longer screws. Also when it's loaded it swings back and forth when I open the door. I need to find a way to fasten it to the door about mid way. It might be okay if screwed into wall studs.
587060
No sure the weight limit because I was not able to put clothes on mine it was missing parts had to send back. It is made out of pretty good metal not plastic like some of the others I saw online. The hook to hang was too small for my rod but was going to just bend it out alittle. I ended up just putting up a wood rod because it was too short to hang men's shirts from
2010200
I do the same thing. Instead of using the long bar between each bracket, I use the smaller rod on each bracket that appears when it is extended. It works great, I can hang about 5-8 items from the smaller rod on each bracket. Then I put the bracket flush to the wall when I don't need it. Trust me, this thing is great for a laundry room.
1402034
Yes, that is where I put 3 of them. I love that I can hang shirts on hangers fresh out of the dryer and then push the rods out of the way when I am done leaving me with a clean shelf look... But be sure your shelf is 14" for the 14" rod. I made the mistake of trying to use a 14" on a 12" shelf in my closet.
252739
The long shelf is 6 feet long. You will have to cut it to fit the length of your closet. My Closet was 5ft. in length. The shelves mounted are 13 inches away from the wall and you have plenty of height to work with. It will fit in your closet. you might even be able to get more shevles onto the one side. My closet we mounted it 6 feet up and still have room to add the balance of the shelves we have. Hope this helps
1569876
You cannot hang long items on the rack. Shirt size is what it handles. It's very heavy and not easy to dissemble.
2102829
I used 2 of these brackets, screwed into studs, with a 36 inch long 1x8 for the shelf. As configured, the shelf supports a variety of laundry detergents and supplies which weigh, in all, about 10 pounds. I would not use it to support anything that weighed more than 20 pounds. The brackets are well worth the money I paid for them. I wish I could send you a photo, but I don't know how.
89168
no, I think you need a vertical surface because when it opens the rod would need to be horizontal to hang things...Handy in the laundry room though. I now always hang up my clothes as they come out of the dryer...If you want decor, they have ones that you can put photos in.
188937
I just measured mine, and from the wall it measures about 11.5 inches to the center of the cross bar. If I measure from the side support frame, it's 11 inches. I also measured my hangers (regular plastic or wooden with metal top) and they measure 11 from one side to the center hook. I haven't had any issues with mine - sorry yours might be a knock off...because this is absolutely an amazing quick closet. I know I currently have over 100 lbs on it (not recommended) but it's not even taxed.