The instructions for the rack recommend against installing the
standards over drywall and instead directly to open 2x4s or concrete
wall. However the rack is U shaped and the inside dimension is 1.5",
so if you put it directly onto a stud it slides right over it, making
it impossible to get the tabs of the shelf brackets in.
I was thinking I'd put plywood behind the rack instead of drywall. I
only got the 24" long standards and I'll be putting them over the
miter saw. I figured I'd ask what others have done as I know some
people have used this system.
-Leuf
On Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:41:55 GMT, "Leon"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"Leuf" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> The instructions for the rack recommend against installing the
>> standards over drywall and instead directly to open 2x4s or concrete
>> wall. However the rack is U shaped and the inside dimension is 1.5",
>> so if you put it directly onto a stud it slides right over it, making
>> it impossible to get the tabs of the shelf brackets in.
>>
>> I was thinking I'd put plywood behind the rack instead of drywall. I
>> only got the 24" long standards and I'll be putting them over the
>> miter saw. I figured I'd ask what others have done as I know some
>> people have used this system.
>
>I have the same and ripped 1x4's in half to run on top of the stud edges.
Works for me. They couldn't have made it a 1/4" narrower..
-Leuf
"Leuf" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The instructions for the rack recommend against installing the
> standards over drywall and instead directly to open 2x4s or concrete
> wall. However the rack is U shaped and the inside dimension is 1.5",
> so if you put it directly onto a stud it slides right over it, making
> it impossible to get the tabs of the shelf brackets in.
>
> I was thinking I'd put plywood behind the rack instead of drywall. I
> only got the 24" long standards and I'll be putting them over the
> miter saw. I figured I'd ask what others have done as I know some
> people have used this system.
>
>
> -Leuf
In August I installed a pair of their 48" standards to a cinder block wall
in my
garage using Red Head Concrete Anchors.
My guess for not installing them over drywall would be that, based on the
method use
to attach the standards to the wall (lag bolts), you might crush the drywall
as you drive
the bolts in, preventing them from securely butting against a solid surface.
I'd think a plywood backer wouldn't pose the same 'crushing' potential and
would work
just fine.
They also recommend running the standards to the floor, but, I did not as I
reserved the
bottom 20-24" for other storage. That said my 3 pair of 12" and 2 pair of
18" well loaded
bracket are still hanging. They fill up a lot faster than you'd expect.
Ron
"Leuf" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The instructions for the rack recommend against installing the
> standards over drywall and instead directly to open 2x4s or concrete
> wall. However the rack is U shaped and the inside dimension is 1.5",
> so if you put it directly onto a stud it slides right over it, making
> it impossible to get the tabs of the shelf brackets in.
>
> I was thinking I'd put plywood behind the rack instead of drywall. I
> only got the 24" long standards and I'll be putting them over the
> miter saw. I figured I'd ask what others have done as I know some
> people have used this system.
>
>
> -Leuf
I installed mine over the drywall. I don't remember them saying not to but
it's been a few years since I installed them. I did buy longer lag bolts to
accomodate the drywall thickness. That being said, I've got the thing
loaded to the hilt and not so much as a single problem.
Cheers,
cc
"James \"Cubby\" Culbertson" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"Leuf" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> The instructions for the rack recommend against installing the
>> standards over drywall and instead directly to open 2x4s or concrete
>> wall. However the rack is U shaped and the inside dimension is 1.5",
>> so if you put it directly onto a stud it slides right over it, making
>> it impossible to get the tabs of the shelf brackets in.
>>
>> I was thinking I'd put plywood behind the rack instead of drywall. I
>> only got the 24" long standards and I'll be putting them over the
>> miter saw. I figured I'd ask what others have done as I know some
>> people have used this system.
>>
>>
>> -Leuf
>
>I installed mine over the drywall. I don't remember them saying not to but
>it's been a few years since I installed them. I did buy longer lag bolts to
>accomodate the drywall thickness. That being said, I've got the thing
>loaded to the hilt and not so much as a single problem.
>Cheers,
>cc
>
I did the same, no problems so far. The drywall is only slightly
indented. On open studs, I'd also consider spacing the standards away
from the stud with a stack of washers, or a single large washer (2")
between the standard and the stud.
"Leuf" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The instructions for the rack recommend against installing the
> standards over drywall and instead directly to open 2x4s or concrete
> wall. However the rack is U shaped and the inside dimension is 1.5",
> so if you put it directly onto a stud it slides right over it, making
> it impossible to get the tabs of the shelf brackets in.
>
> I was thinking I'd put plywood behind the rack instead of drywall. I
> only got the 24" long standards and I'll be putting them over the
> miter saw. I figured I'd ask what others have done as I know some
> people have used this system.
>
>
> -Leuf
I have the same and ripped 1x4's in half to run on top of the stud edges.
On Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:15:48 GMT, Larry Kraus
<[email protected]> wrote:
>"James \"Cubby\" Culbertson" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>I installed mine over the drywall. I don't remember them saying not to but
>>it's been a few years since I installed them. I did buy longer lag bolts to
>>accomodate the drywall thickness. That being said, I've got the thing
>>loaded to the hilt and not so much as a single problem.
>I did the same, no problems so far. The drywall is only slightly
>indented. On open studs, I'd also consider spacing the standards away
>from the stud with a stack of washers, or a single large washer (2")
>between the standard and the stud.
I kind of suspected there wouldn't really be a problem over drywall.
My wall is in the basement under the main beam of the house, and the
support columns stick out a good 1/4" from the studs. The opposite
side is the stairway and the builders offset the wall in that
direction. I do intend to insulate that wall, so it would be prudent
to cover it to protect the vapor barrier. I think it will be easier
to just fit the drywall or ply between the posts rather than fir out
all the studs. Not in any particular hurry to insulate, but gotta do
that section before I can put it up.
Since I'm just using the 24" standards, which only have a tab at one
end which is meant to slip into the channel of the 48" standard I've
got to stick washers under the tab to keep from bending it.
Thanks,
-Leuf