Questions and Answers for ClosetMaid SuperSlide 72 in. W x 16 in. D White Ventilated Wire Shelf

A:  Hello, This unit is just the shelf itself. The bracket should correspond with the depth of the shelving. Thank you for your inquiry.

A:  No I brought them separate and put them together

A:  Yes they can be installed upside (depending upon your support system). I installed 16" shelves upside down in order to have a lip on the front. Note that the structural support wires are on the underside of the shelves, so you won't have a perfectly flat surface. But for my boxes, etc. that's not a big problem. The diameter of the wires is not that big.

A:  Yes they can.......

A:  Yes! I'm storing maing "boxes", etc. and wanted a "lip" on the front edge to keep things from sliding off. I've mounted mine "upside down". Just be aware that the structural reinforcing rods are on the "bottom" of the shelf... i.e. you won't have a perfectly "flat" surface on which to place your stuff. Diameter is small enuf that it's not a problem for my "boxes".

A:  Hello, Yes this shelf can be used upside down. Install by inserting shoe bracket into ShelfTrack™ standards. Thank you for your inquiry.

A:  You’re going to need sheet rock anchors, clips for the shelf, and braces (available where the shelves are sold) and a level. A screwdriver and a drill are also essential.

A:  Hello, You would need to determine whether you want a fixed mounted unit or adjustable which determines the kind of hardware you would need. Thank you for your inquiry.

A:  "bar spacing"... do you mean how big is the gap between individual wires? The wires on my 16" shelves are 1" "on-center".

A:  If you are asking is the spacing between studs in the wall?. if so it will be on 16 inch on center. Use the top hanger bar to support the vertical channel. Screw the vertical channel to the wall studs.

A:  Yes I think they do. If not use two and cut to the length you need. Just be sure to have brackets where you cut them at.

A:  Yes, ther is 12 in x 96 in available, and even wider and longer. Cut on your preference.

A:  Yes, up to 12 ft

A:  Yes. They are available up to 12’ I believe in 2’ increments

A:  Hello Yes! You would need to get a shoe bracket model #2817 for the ShelfTrack system not fix mounted. With the lip facing up. Thank you for your inquiry.

A:  Yes. Just lower the support brackets until it reaches the angle desired

A:  Yes, there is an arm you can purchase for each end (and the middle, if needed) that will hold he shelf at a slight angle.

A:  By using the bracket NO, it is leveled flat. But by modification probably yes but its dangerous and item most probably will fall.

A:  Yes....12 in. brackets. I made the mistake once thinking it was the same size as the 16 in. shelf. The 12 in bracket allows for the clothes on hangers to slide. I also added extra brackets because the clothes along with storage on shelf become heavy. I also put several of the the cup brackets and screwed into the stud

A:  Hello! Yes, that is correct, you will use the 12 in. brackets with 16 in. D shelving to allow the hangars to slide freely and the shelf is supported properly. Thanks,

A:  YES

A:  Hello. When you are going to use the j-brackets and hang rod, you will need the 12" brackets to avoid interference. Thank you for your inquiry.

A:  I don't know the system you are putting together, but off the top of my head, after looking at some HD pictures, would shortening the rod slightly eliminate your problem? Or, I found this online and very reasonably priced: ClosetMaid 6609 SuperSlide Shelf and Hanging Bar Wall Bracket White... Hope I've helped you...

A:  Chances are you got the wrong angle brackets or installed something wrong. The super slide system should look like the kit in the link below. If installed correctly, the rod shouldn’t interfere. https://www.homedepot.com/p/ClosetMaid-SuperSlide-48-in-W-x-12-in-D-Shelf-Kit-with-Closet-Rod-5631/100172468 These are the angle brackets you need: https://www.homedepot.com/p/ClosetMaid-12-in-x-1-in-White-Shelving-Support-Bracket-2-Pack-76606/100143993

A:  Depends on how you mount the supporting rails. One rail at each end of a 6 foot length and the shelf will not support much at all. Put rails on 16 inch centers with lag screws into wall studs and it will hold considerable weight.

A:  The load capacity of this model is 70 lbs.

A:  Hello. The weight capacity for the Wire Shelving Units varies depending on the DEPTHS of the Wire Shelving, and the TYPE OF INSTALLATION. I made a table below for your reference. Fixed Mount (Wall Mounted) WIRE SHELVING DEPTHS: WEIGHT CAPACITY: 12 inches 30 lbs./Linear Foot 16 inches 30 lbs./Linear Foot 20 inches 25 lbs./Linear Foot Adjustable Mount (ShelfTrack System) WEIGHT CAPACITY: Mounted to Studs: 75 lbs./Linear Foot Not Mounted to Studs: 50 lbs./Linear Foot *If you noticed on the Adjustable Mount, the depth of the wire shelving is no longer considered as long as it is attached to the Standards/Wall brackets Thank you for your inquiry.

A:  I really don’t know. I am using it in the pantry and have about 15 pairs of shoes on it, I have similar selfs above it and ten cans of food make if bow down. If you need to put something heavy on it I would not use these. Go for a stronger shelf

A:  Its roughly one pound per inch. I just wouldn't put more than 35 lbs on one side.

A:  Actually, after speaking to Closet Maid tech representative, I have learned that when installed directly into studs, it can hold up to 70 lbs per linear foot. That means that a 6’ long x 16” deep shelf can hold 420 lbs

A:  Hello. The weight limit is 44 pounds per linear foot,unless you are having it professionally installed with extra added support. Thank you for your inquiry.

A:  Since the weight needs to be held by the wall, consider what load you will be placing on the shelf and where. Front edge, closer to the back wall, side walls? What will you drive the brackets into? The wood studs? Sheet rock? What will you use to screw the hook into with? Screw alone, butterfly. rawl plug or similar. Confusing? Yes, but I say, the more the better and just be sure to distribute the load appropriately. Heavy stuff by the brackets in the wall and light stuff by the front edge. You may also choose an appropriate wall bracket brace or two as added central support if you feel the wire shelf bending down a bit and to be positive that it can and will hold all your needs, and heavier weight too. Other than that, I'd put the spacing at 16" apart just for peace of mind. It's going to be a visual peace of mind for you knowing that you didn't skimp on the job and it is there for as long as you want it there and more solid then a contractor would do for you...