Doubling up pegboard?

[going88mph]

Hello,

I've spent some time reading the pegboard threads, and the consensus seems to be to use 1/4" pegboard vs the 3/16" which is sold locally in stores. Has anyone tried doubling-up the 3/16" pegboard to increase the strength and holding power? Would the conventional hooks still work?

 

[mbatarga]

Haven't heard or tried it - but I'd think the double thickness would prevent the standard hooks from holding.

 

[Badasssapper67]

Now you've got me thinking about fab'ing out some frames for a peg board rack on wheels. I'd bet if you had the 3/16 peg board supported by being glued into a channeled frame it would have plenty of support. Unless you're hanging large pipe wrenches and such.

 

[rharman]

Just fur it out at appropriate intervals. Doubling it won't work - hooks will not fit.

Two ways to avoid blocking an entire row or column of holes:

1) Use a holesaw to make little donuts. Hot glue them on the back as needed. You only kill one hole per spacer.

2) For vertical furring, cut a dado down the strip and line that up with the holes.

You can use #2 for horizontal runs too but you need a wider dado. Spacing gets a bit tight.

I've used all three methods successfully.

 

[kevin47]

maybe you could hammer in the hooks so they never fall out...?

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

Seems like a waste of money to me. Just use the heavy stuff and be done with it. If you can find a store going out of business, try to snag some of their pegboard. It has been my experience that that stuff is a bit denser and holds up to a lot more abuse than the stuff you can buy at Homer...

 

[kbs2244]

When you go to the store, don't ask for "peg board."
Ask for "garage liner."
That is the thick stuff.

 

[flippin]

Try this stuff. Pretty popular with the fishing pros setting up their garages for all of the tackle.

http://www.alligatorboard.com/

 

[dittle fart around]

They make metal pegboard and plastic pegboard both hold up better than standard pegboard.
Check it out on my site.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

What's your worry? Are you planning on hanging a bunch of anvils?

The stuff I have is predominantly 3/16" and I've never had it fail. I've got one wall in the prefinished 1/4" stuff and its even stronger.

Stop worrying and making work trying to figure out how to double it up. Use it as is, or just use something else you have more confidence in.

 

[going88mph]

What's your worry? Are you planning on hanging a bunch of anvils?

The stuff I have is predominantly 3/16" and I've never had it fail. I've got one wall in the prefinished 1/4" stuff and its even stronger.

Stop worrying and making work trying to figure out how to double it up. Use it as is, or just use something else you have more confidence in.

I asked the question based on a number of posts ive read here, which dissuade me from using the 3/16, which is about 9x cheaper than steel pegboard.

I do plan on installing approx 360 sq ft of the stuff, so i want it to last and look good.

 

[rharman]

I asked the question based on a number of posts ive read here, which dissuade me from using the 3/16, which is about 9x cheaper than steel pegboard.

I do plan on installing approx 360 sq ft of the stuff, so i want it to last and look good.

I recall being shocked the first time I saw 3/16" instead of the usual 1/4". Since I've used it though, I've not had a problem. Admittedly not in large sheets but more of the 2'x4' size.

I think if you properly (over?) support it on the back at intervals, you won't have a problem. As I mentioned above, the plywood donuts (wheels) work really well for this. Just use a 3/4" or 1" hole saw to make them. Hot glue to the back side and run a screw through into the wall.

 

[SlowPoke-Canada]

The problem with 3/16" is sagging and waving... strictly appearance. If you follow rharman's advice, you will avoid this problem.

 

[smith627]

I have installed complete wall to wall coverage of a basement and garage with the 1/4in. pegboard from Home Depot and never had a problem.
I used the 4x8 sheets mounted to existing studs every 16in. I hang heavy items like jack stands, large wheel chocks, axes, malls, blower, weedeater, etc.
Also have a 40lb. steel armor grade gun target on two sets of 1/4in. hooks.

 

[Steevo]

Where are you located?
Around here (in Calif) I see it come up on C/L from time to time when a retail store closes. The seller doesn't always call it "pegboard" so searching can be difficult.
Businesses that deal in used store fixtures usually have a bunch of it, too.

Here is a current ad from Sacramento, CA C/L:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/3707341197.html

Pasted a pic below:

 

[Car Collector Chronicles]

Maybe it is possible to purchase twice the amount of 3/16" pegboard for less than enough to use a single-layer of 1/4", but I doubt it?

Secondly double layered 3/16" will do no good unless the two layers are solidly connected to one another. Then, once tied together, I doubt that any available hooks would work?

Seems like a lot of overkill to save a dime or two? Just go with the 1/4".

 

[going88mph]

Ended up buying the 3/16" white pegboard sold by Home Depot. We'll see if it holds up. It's super flexible.