There are many types of Garage Shelving available. The first type is known as wall-mounted shelving. There are also Rivet, Wood, and wire shelves. These will all require some leveling and long lags to secure them properly. Although this type of garage shelving may not work for concrete or drywall, it is inexpensive and easy to install. If you’re interested in buying one, check out Walmart or Amazon. Here are some benefits and disadvantages of each type.
Wire shelves
There are several types of wire garage shelves. Freestanding models are the easiest to install, although larger units may need to be assembled out of the box. Most freestanding shelves are easily stacked and secured together, and some models have wheels for portability. Wall or ceiling-mounted models, on the other hand, require more installation. Wall-mounted units need to be screwed into a wall stud or ceiling joist.
Wall-mounted shelves
For the first set of shelves, cut plywood to the dimensions of the braces you are using. Once you have the size of the plywood you want, cut it using a handsaw to fit perfectly between the brackets. Once the plywood is cut to size, drill the holes for the screws in the plywood and screw them in place. The space between the brackets should be approximately 6 inches. To improve durability, leave about two inches of space between the brackets and the shelf.
Rivet shelving
When you decide to install new shelves in your garage, one option is to choose a type of rivet shelving that is boltless. Rivet shelving can be made from a variety of materials, including particle board, melamine panel, and steel. This type of shelving is easy to install and offers plenty of benefits. In addition to being inexpensive, these shelves can be customized to meet your exact measurements. In addition, they are very strong, allowing you to store heavier items on the shelves without worrying about them deteriorating.
Wood shelves
One way to build wood shelves for garage shelving is to use the 2×4 boards and cut them to the size of the desired shelves. Cut each one into two 48-inch pieces by removing about an eighth-inch of wood from the front and back sides of the board. To make the shelves stronger, drill pocket holes to reinforce them. Attach the shorter pieces with three-inch screws. After all the measurements are taken, place your treasured items on the shelves.
MDF boards
To add more strength to your MDF boards for Metal Shelving, you can use a continuous reinforcement strip. These can be made of steel or wood. Wood is more attractive, cheaper, and easier to work with, while steel is more rigid but can still look good in some design themes. Place them in various positions underneath the shelf, against the backer board, or in the front as trim. You can also use a wood glue for better adhesion.
Tool storage tubs
For an easy-to-use way to organize your shop tools, consider installing tool storage tubs on garage shelving. The small tubs can hold anything from hacksaw blades to stir sticks. Some tool storage tubs even come with wheels, making it easy to roll them from one place to another. For even more organization, consider using a combination of drawers and cabinets for additional storage space. The tubs can be used for both small and large tools.
DIY toy storage cubbies
Building toy cubby storage shelves is a great kid-friendly cubby storage idea. You can buy wire baskets to hold their toys, and you can hang the baskets on the wall. Your child can only play with one basket at a time, so you can label them for easy sorting. Parents recommend that you only let them play with one basket at a time. To prevent tripping over the baskets, parents should keep them at arm’s length, and keep the wire baskets out of their child’s reach.
