Spray can storage

[IslandOlds]

Any unique storage out there for spray cans such as paint, Break free oil etc? Looking for some ideas....

 

[BirdRacer]

Lots of ideas posted:

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=810238#post810238
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2368392#post2368392

http://garagejournal.com/forum/search.php?searchid=13179397

 

[Always_Thinkin]

The attached photo was an idea i came across and plan to build.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I keep them in the top of my Craftsman 26" tool chest.

 

[crewchief888]

i keep all my spray boms of paint is a small metal wall cab,
BC, pent oil, ect is in a couple of metal spray can trays hanging on the wall, extra cans are in another large metal wall cab

i dont "stockpile" cans of anything, i buy what i need for each project.

 

[Jmatlock88]

Here is yet another version of the spray can storage cabinets. Although I have not yet mounted mine on the wall, it's the same idea. I built two sets with doors that open away from each other. I also added some molding to the doors, magnetic catches, recessed hinges, a two-tone effect, and large pulls. I also used dadoes to mount the shelves.

 

[DynoDave]

I built this for items used frequently. Paint, and other products used less often go in a cabinet.

 

[4BT]

 

[storeWALL]

A bit of slatwall and some shallow shelves can keep all your spray cans in order and there is room for rags or a box a latex gloves to keep everything clean.

The benefit is that you can easily add or remove an extra shelf when you use up or add to your supply.

http://www.storewall.com/idea-center/in-and-around-the-home/utility-organization.html

 

[Makoto]

 

[ADSR]

I built this for items used frequently. Paint, and other products used less often go in a cabinet.

Microfiche!!! They are awesome for manuals!

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Only this one is mine. I still plan to put doors on these cabinets:

 

[liquidh8]

I use a large double door metal cabinet, floor standing. I try to only buy what i will use up pretty quick. I also like to keep the cans protected from things, like sparks/flames/etc. So having them in a cabinet is nice.

My flammable storage locker isn't real big enough

 

[allinon72]

I have a couple of these metal holders

 

[rslaback]

My solution is so simple I can't believe how well it works. I hate the wasted space I get when I put them in rows and I hate not being able to see everything there if I put them all on shelves. My solution is to put them wall to wall in my cabinet in an offset array. To use a can I just pull it out of the matrix. The other cans are essentially locked in place and stay where they are. Then I just slide the can back in. If I have lost the cap I write the color on the lip of the can.

 

[raceman6135]

Microfiche!!! They are awesome for manuals!

I love microfiche! Cut my teeth on them 40 years ago, learning the parts system at my dad's International Harvester farm equipment dealership.

And an index card system to locate parts in the warehouse.

 

[FF_Chevy]

My solution is so simple I can't believe how well it works. I hate the wasted space I get when I put them in rows and I hate not being able to see everything there if I put them all on shelves. My solution is to put them wall to wall in my cabinet in an offset array. To use a can I just pull it out of the matrix. The other cans are essentially locked in place and stay where they are. Then I just slide the can back in. If I have lost the cap I write the color on the lip of the can.

Maybe not the best idea considering the sheer amount of spray cans needed... but definitely the most awesome idea!

 

[38Chevy454]

I have the lowest budget solution, I use old beer 6-pack holders. Then put the holder on the shelf. The holders are short enough you can generally see the label enough, and I tend to put similar types together. No picture and none required.

 

[eborcim]

I have the lowest budget solution, I use old beer 6-pack holders. Then put the holder on the shelf. The holders are short enough you can generally see the label enough, and I tend to put similar types together. No picture and none required.

 

[rockranger]

I cut these on my plasma table. Uses 1/2" emt for the shelves. I got a stick at home depot for $1.84 a few days ago. This was my first version. Version 2 I changed to a little shorter so it holds standard cans better and less angle.


Untitled by dresselhausfc, on Flickr

I used a self taping screw in the end to keep the emt from sliding out.


Untitled by dresselhausfc, on Flickr