Shelving in Garage

[Hockeyfan]

I have one of the typical new construction 21 * 20 garages. I want to build a shelving system along the rear wall. It will be approximately 14 feet wide and 14 feet tall. Maybe about 2.5 feet deep. If anyone has done this or knows a good way to make a solid shelf I would appreciate the help. I have never build anything like this before. Need to get the stuff out of the middle of the garage and stored properly. Can't even fit a moped in there right now.

Thanks for your advice,

Andrew

[SideShowCecil]

I used a utility shelf system from Ikea in our garage and in our basement storage room. It’s fairly strong, easy to assemble and cheaper than building anything custom.

GORM storage system (http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?cattype=sub&topcategoryId=16198&categoryId=15893&parentCats=16198*16201&storeId=12&catalogId=10103&langId=-1)

[sao95]

plywood with back braces to screw to the wall would work best, basically the same way you would build cabinets, and you could put doors on as well.

[Indy]

I just went the Rubbermaid route and bought a bunch of their shelving systems. The cost was about the same as doing it with wood.

[Van]

I installed these in my garage. All you need to do is cut some 2X4s and screw them together. I bought them through amazon, but I think Lowes sells them. They hold a lot of weight and are infinitely configurable.



Shelflinks (http://www.amazon.com/Finley-Products-Inc-09106-ShelfLinks/dp/B00006RGKX)

Note: THIS IS NOT MY GARAGE.

http://www.2x4basics.com/photos/32.jpghttp://www.2x4basics.com/photos/39.jpg

[Mark B.]

Nice job indeed Van.

[Riggs]

That does look nice Van, nice and easy.

I got a bunch of old kitchen cabinets at our Habitat for Humanity Restore this summer. I see them in the paper a lot too, also heard the idea of asking contractors if they're doing any kitchen upgrades. Quick screw to the wall. For $360, I got 23 feet of them, made some shelves for the rest of the wall. Only problem is they're nicer than the ones in our kitchen. Someday, dear, I will...

[Hockeyfan]

Great ideas. Thanks. That would be slick having kitchen cupboards in the garage in some sections. I want to do some sort of bulk storage. Mainly to put large plastic bins on. Then I can label them and get them out of the way. I will check Lowes/HD to see if they have that system for joining 2x4 too. It would sure be strong.

[Weston]

Hey Hockeyfan...

This is what I got for our garage as storage - http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=84624-230-3624-5BK&lpage=none

I think they went up in price though as I'm pretty sure I paid less than $50 per shelf.

[Hockeyfan]

Weston,

I ended up going in your direction. I have a set of these at the momment (or very similar) and I use them as work benches. I am going to try to merge 3 together to get the height I want and then screw them into the wall into a 2*4 for support. I figured for the money it would be worth it as far as time and effort and end product. Plus I can take these with me when I move. Thanks for everyone's help. Much appreciated.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=101933-1281-CR4824&lpage=none

[jeffus]

I wish I had a garage! :(

[Hockeyfan]

Wow. They don't give that stuff away eh.

[stretch]

I wish I had a garage! :(
If you'll clean it out occasionally, you can share mine, mate.

[TuffDogStudio]

www.familyhandyman.com does an annual Garage issue in September each year, heres a link to the 2004 info (site doesnt have info newer than that for some reason, but the actual magazine for this years was chocked full fo great Garage storage ideas.

http://www.rd.com/familyhandyman/content/17442/

Sorry this info is late, but I just joined :D