Realizing I can get piping at HomeDepot, I priced the individual pieces out. About double the cost with HD! Granted, this material is lighter weight, but plenty strong for shelving. That, and you don't have to degrease, clean and paint these, because it's already finished (sort of a brush, matte black look).
I installed two sets: 1) Large system taking up a 10'x7' wall; and 2) A 6-shelf 48" wide system. I used 2x10" boards from HD, sanded/stained - they look great! Both are ceiling mounts to give the floor a clean, spacious look.
Installation is a little tricky, because you have to connect the pipes as you go; and sometimes, the combination of threading, leveling and getting things snug just makes it a bit cumbersome to work with.
My first installation was a learning experience. My 2nd one went a lot quicker, smoother and perfectly level and straight. Here's my suggestion (for ceiling mount as presented with the product):
1) Determine your shelving configuration (spacing, count of shelves, etc)
2) Measure and mark 11.75" between the wall and the center of a flange. The center hole of the flange makes this easy. Repeat for each vertical pipe you're planning. I installed support braces in the attic, but I think you can get by with 2 screws hitting a joist (must-have) and 2 with anchors.
3) Install your first set of vertical pipes screwing it in all the way snugly, as well as your T joint afterwards. Keep in mind, you may have to settle for slightly loose as the threads make it a guessing game. If you're about 1/4 turn shy, you can safely force it a quarter turn, so keep that in mind.
4) After you get the first set of horizontal pipes in, check the level and adjust (screw in/out accordingly). For this step, I screwed the wall plate on first, and gently pulled the vertical bar away from the wall as I twisted the flange flat with the wall.
5) Create equal distance between the ceiling/wall flange and an adjacent wall. This is now your baseline for the remaining flanges - and as long as you use the already leveled edge of the blue tape, everything will install nice and level/even (minus the variance of manufacturing tolerances).
6) Use blue-tape to create a vertically level line from the edge of the wall flange. Use the tape as the baseline for subsequent levels.
- Temporarily position each wall flange, mark the anchor holes and twist out of the way.
- Install the anchors and twist the flange back, and screw in.
7) As you install each segment, check the levelness and adjust accordingly (i.e. screw the pipe in/out, but make sure you have enough threads for strength. Don't forget to check horizontal and vertical.
8) Don't mind the few, unavoidable loose sections as the weight of the planks will keep things from rattling/moving.
* Keep in mind, pipes and the style/method of threading isn't designed for ultra-precision, so you'll have to make some concessions when you're adjusting - knowing that once everything is installed, very few will be able to tell anything, unless they're informed.
| Room Type | Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom |
|---|---|
| Number of Shelves | 4 |
| Special Feature | Heavy Duty |
| Style | Industrial style |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Brand | WGX DIY-Deco |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe with Dry Cloth |
| Size | 2 Pcs 4Tier Hardware only |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | HUITONG |
| Item Weight | 16.5 Pounds |
| Installation Type | Wall Mount |
| Unit Count | 2 Count |
| Item Weight | 16.5 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 12 x 56 inches |
| Item model number | H4 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
