What is your method of mounting these cabinets? They are pretty unwieldy, making them difficult to lift up in position and screw into the wall. I know there is an expensive track option, not sure what it's called, but looking at maybe some ways to shave some cost off of mounting them.
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How to mount the Gladiator 30" cabinets?
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Super Sport
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I did a basic french cleat using a 2x4 ripped on a 30 degree angle. They stick out the width of whatever board you use. I was able to lift them up by myself to hang them on the cleat.
matty d
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If you wait for a sale the track only costs $6.50 each. You would need 2 which brings them to about 13 or so after taxes. Throw in a few wood screws....so an extra $15 or so just for track. Not bad for something you are planning to permanently hang on a wall...six and 1/2 a dozen..
If you wait for a sale the track only costs $6.50 each. You would need 2 which brings them to about 13 or so after taxes. Throw in a few wood screws....so an extra $15 or so just for track. Not bad for something you are planning to permanently hang on a wall...six and 1/2 a dozen..
That's a good point. Buy it once cry once, and be done with it.
Looks like they are $6.50 now but none in stock locally. Oh, Sears.
Super Sport
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Super, did you do a top and bottom cleat? I assume so, but just making sure.
Just a top, but I ended up screwing the cabinets into a 2x4 that ran closer to the bottom, just to be on the safe side. Having both would probably be a better way to go, but mine have held up well over the last year and a half, some holding quite a bit of weight.
Just a top, but I ended up screwing the cabinets into a 2x4 that ran closer to the bottom, just to be on the safe side. Having both would probably be a better way to go, but mine have held up well over the last year and a half, some holding quite a bit of weight.
Are they flat against the wall? Maybe I don't understand a French cleat all that well but it would seem it would be angled top to bottom.
Voi
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What is your method of mounting these cabinets? They are pretty unwieldy, making them difficult to lift up in position and screw into the wall. I know there is an expensive track option, not sure what it's called, but looking at maybe some ways to shave some cost off of mounting them.
I used the included mounting brackets and the track. Makes it an easy one person job. A beveled cleat would probably be even easier. I've used beveled cleats as thin as 3/8" but that was for a somewhat large wood-framed mirror, not a garage cabinet that could be loaded down with heavy contents.
When I install uppers by myself I mount a 3/4" piece of straight lumber at the bottom height of the cabinet. Place the impact driver and screws inside of the cabinet and then lift the cabinet up onto the ledge. Then it's easy to hold the cabinet in place with one hand while driving the screws, assuming you have their position well marked at that point.
Voi
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Are they flat against the wall? Maybe I don't understand a French cleat all that well but it would seem it would be angled top to bottom.
You can either use two French cleats for strength or just use a bit of the cut-off from ripping the cleat to space the cabinet away from the wall on the bottom. I've held these spacers in place with two-sided tape on cabinets. Doesn't need to be fancy.
jgschroeder99
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I have 4 of these cabinets. I used 4 - 1 1/2" long 1/4" lag screws with washers. I used the predrilled holes in the back. I like things tight against the wall so spiders have less places to hide.
evildky
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you could simply naid screw or whatever a 2x4 across the wall at the height you want the bottom of the cabinets, rest them on the rail while you attach them to the wall then remove the board. I hung mine solo but I've done lots and lots of cabinets over the years.
cagullett1
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Rails are on sale for $6.99 right now. I stacked a few things I had around the garage to get them up the height I wanted them, then screwed them into the studs. Took a little time and effort, but one less area for bugs to collect.
sands35
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I screwed them directly into the wall. It helped that I put in a 2x4 behind the drywall at the right height to receive the screws....
If I couldn't do that, I'd either use the channel and the track Gladiator sells...
or
I'd screw some 1/2 or 3/4 ply to the wall behind the cabinet and then the cabinet to the ply.
To level them for a 1 man job, I'd screw some scrap wood to the wall so you can rest the bottom back lip of the cabinet on it, then screw them in.
If I couldn't do that, I'd either use the channel and the track Gladiator sells...
or
I'd screw some 1/2 or 3/4 ply to the wall behind the cabinet and then the cabinet to the ply.
To level them for a 1 man job, I'd screw some scrap wood to the wall so you can rest the bottom back lip of the cabinet on it, then screw them in.
NewShockerGuy
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I have 3 mounted on their tracks and two mounted directly to the wall... I prefer the mounting directly on the wall approach. To me it's much easier and cleaner looking and you don't have the stupid slats going across the wall. I guess if you constantly moved cabinets around the slats are good because you aren't tied down to one configuration... but some lag bolts in the studs and it's done.
-Nigel
-Nigel
GCncsuHD
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French cleats or the actual Gladiator track makes it a simple, movable, one person job.
But I actually mounted mine directly to the wall over the weekend. I had a set of ******** boards in my garage, stood them vertical under where I wanted the cabinets, threw a few more scrap pieces of wood on top to get the height fine tuned, set the cabinet on top and used a wooden shim to get it level, then just screwed it directly to the studs then removed my rigged up "stand". Easy, one person job.
But I actually mounted mine directly to the wall over the weekend. I had a set of ******** boards in my garage, stood them vertical under where I wanted the cabinets, threw a few more scrap pieces of wood on top to get the height fine tuned, set the cabinet on top and used a wooden shim to get it level, then just screwed it directly to the studs then removed my rigged up "stand". Easy, one person job.
lynnbilodeau
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As long as there are wall studs behind the cabinets, I have no idea why you would do anything other then screw them directly into the studs.
This isn't rocket surgery you know.
This isn't rocket surgery you know.
Unless you're doing a bunch of French cleats, and/or you already have the material around, plus you have the resources to cut the material, it's just not worth the hassle. You can go get two sets of Gear Track (8' top and bottom) or order 'em from Amazon, hang it and get on with your life. As far as actually hanging the cabinets go, I put one up by myself, 'tis a bit of a bother, but nothing major. The other two (hung at a different time and wall) I had my son help me put on the wall. His help actually would have been more useful with hanging the track (holding the track, holding the level, AND holding the drill is a bit of a trick by oneself...), but all in all you should be able to manage it yourself.