Wire Shelving

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Shelving systems are an important part of home remodeling projects, because without proper storage your stuff would be cluttered everywhere and the mess would offset the beauty of your newly finished project. It can be a lot more expensive than you'd think. I remember being shocked when we went looking for our laundry room racks and discovered it was very easy to drop over $100 in just a few seconds. It does make sense, these are made of metal and sometimes plastic coated for rust protection, and they're designed to hold an enormous amount of weight without being obtrusive to the eye.

Wire shelving is a very popular type of storage shelf available. One of the most popular brands is Metro wire shelving. A lot of people also search for chrome wire shelving.

Whatever you decide to get, be sure the shelves are sturdy, easy to mount, rated to hold the weight limits you need, and are safe for your family to be around.

If you shop for these products online be sure to read the policies and terms of each vendor to determine what their shipping prices are, what equipment comes with the shelves (nuts, bolts, screws, etc), and if any warranty is available on the item.

Wire shelving encompasses a lot of things, including free standing carts with wheels, shelves mounted to an interior wall, and free standing industrial shelves.

In addition to internet shopping you'll also want to compare items found in your local home improvement and remodeling store. Shelving can be more expensive than you'd expect so you want to be sure you're getting your money's worth.

Popular Online Shelving Sites

Metro

Northern Tool

Wire Furniture

Common Uses for Wire Shelving

• In bathrooms as baskets that hang under countertops for added storage space.
• In closets for kids toys and clothing, or shoes
• In laundry rooms (we do this) for hanging clothes immediately when they come out of the dryer (very handy)
• As a headboard or attached to the headboard area for additional book storage
• Around and above toilets for extra bathroom storage
• In showers for holding shampoos and other toiletries (many are plastic coated to prevent rusting)
• In kitchens as microwave carts and bakers racks
• Towel racks in bathrooms
• General office storage
• General garage storage racks