Closets and Home Organization - How to Support Rod in Closet?
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DIYTyro
08-03-07, 06:16 PM
Hi...
Is there some kind of formula for how many supports you need per foot of clothes rod? I have a 12 foot rod in my closet... how many brackets should I have supporting it if it's possible clothes will be hanging most of the 12 feet??? (and is there a website where I could go to find out this kind of thing on my own??)
Thanks!
- DIYTyro
Is there some kind of formula for how many supports you need per foot of clothes rod? I have a 12 foot rod in my closet... how many brackets should I have supporting it if it's possible clothes will be hanging most of the 12 feet??? (and is there a website where I could go to find out this kind of thing on my own??)
Thanks!
- DIYTyro
XSleeper
08-03-07, 07:06 PM
No formula that i know of... I'd have a bracket on each end, and one every 4 ft, minimum. You'll obviously want the two in the middle to land on a stud. Personally, I like to line the closet with a horizontal 1x4 first, that will be at the shelf height. One goes across the back and across the sides. Then a short 1x4 (dogeared on bottom) gets nailed to studs so that the center dividing brackets will have something nice to attach to. Closet rod end caps go on each end. This gives the shelf constant support on its back edge, which will make for a stronger shelf.
rjordan392
08-03-07, 07:13 PM
Cannot help you with website for a bracket, but for a 12 foot closet. you may need two of them. A homecenter might have something specifically manufacturered for your clothes rod.
But here's an idea that may work if you don't get a better solution.
Go to a homecenter and ask for the shelving department. In the aisle, you should find brackets to support shelving. You will find two types of 90 degree shaped brackets. One is designed to be screwed directly into a 2 X 4 inch stud behind the wall and the other is designed to be attached to a u shaped bracket that is also attached to the wall with hardware. As best as I remember, they come in three of four sizes and about three colors. Now what you need to do is measure the distance from the center of your rod to the wall. The bracket you pick should be a bit longer so that enough of it extends past the rod and support it. If you can find a big enough bracket, be sure to use the biggest screws that will fit into the bracket holes.
But here's an idea that may work if you don't get a better solution.
Go to a homecenter and ask for the shelving department. In the aisle, you should find brackets to support shelving. You will find two types of 90 degree shaped brackets. One is designed to be screwed directly into a 2 X 4 inch stud behind the wall and the other is designed to be attached to a u shaped bracket that is also attached to the wall with hardware. As best as I remember, they come in three of four sizes and about three colors. Now what you need to do is measure the distance from the center of your rod to the wall. The bracket you pick should be a bit longer so that enough of it extends past the rod and support it. If you can find a big enough bracket, be sure to use the biggest screws that will fit into the bracket holes.
jagfan
09-23-07, 07:43 PM
Personally, I like to line the closet with a horizontal 1x4 first, that will be at the shelf height. One goes across the back and across the sides. Then a short 1x4 (dogeared on bottom) gets nailed to studs so that the center dividing brackets will have something nice to attach to.
I second this. I have several open wire type shelves and rods waiting to be fixed as I just went by directions and put into drywall with just their products. Does NOT hold up over time. If you put lots of things on your rods, put up more than enough supports and the 1 x 4's.
I second this. I have several open wire type shelves and rods waiting to be fixed as I just went by directions and put into drywall with just their products. Does NOT hold up over time. If you put lots of things on your rods, put up more than enough supports and the 1 x 4's.