Wall Storage

[Radcap]

Hello, new to this forum, looking for advice regarding wall storage specifically Proslat, any feedback is appreciated

Nuge

 

[rsparks64]

I used the Gladiator GearWall and Gear Track and am pretty happy with them. I installed them about 2 months ago. I have not seen the Proslat other than online, nor do I know anyone who has used it. It seems similar to what I used and I don't remember off hand why I chose one over the other. I used the 8 foot panels for two sections on a long wall and 4 foot panels on another shorter wall. I have four of the 4 foot panels remaining, but have not decided where to put them because I am still setting up the garage in the new house we bought in April. The garage has sheet rock and is painted, so the panels give it an organized look.

 

[Radcap]

Thanks, I am planning on 24 feet of the Wall system in the small garage with a couple 4 foot sections in my finished garage as well, doing the poly aspartic floor in both with some Newage ceiling storage as well, big changes but it should be pretty slick

Nuge

 

[rsparks64]

You will need a long level or a laser level for that much wall to keep it straight/level. Depending on your electrical outlets and whether or not you will need to add any adapters or extension cords, be sure to cut out a large enough space in the panels to accomodate a couple of inches around the outlet cover or leave a gap between panels when there is an outlet. My ceiling is about 10 feet, so I used seven panels from top to bottom (one foot in height each), leaving room at the top and bottom as suggested in the instructions. I have two windows on one side and three of the sides also have insets/setbacks so none of the walls are straight across. This is where the shorter panels and even some single hanging tracks were used. The long panels are bit heavy when you are installing them high up and you might need someone to help hold one on occasion, particularly the first one when you are leveling and adjusting to the right position before screwing it in.

 

[foodie]

I used the Diamond Life pegboard in aluminum/steel. I love it holds a ton of things. A friend of mine got the Proslat they are not too happy with it. You can only use proprietary fittings for the bins and hooks etc. With the Diamond life system they have bins etc that you can add but it is using standard peg board hooks that you can easily find at Home Depot. If you decide on the Diamond Life, be sure to get the backing board so that the peg hooks fit snugg in the holes. The company is very helpful and you can even choose different colors.

 

[lakeroadster]

It's been my experience that the best wall storage is to use wall mounted cabinets, tool boxes, etc.

Anything left out in the open will accumulate filth.

 

[Radcap]

Thanks for the responses, the wall it is going on is 24 feet long with no windows or outlets, I have 12 foot ceilings, should be fairly straight forward, I appreciate the advice

 

[Matt M PA]

I'd suggest hanging regular sheets of slat wall. They come in 4x8 sheets and there are tons of hangers, hooks, shelves...you name it from retail supply stores. Plus, you're not tied to any one brand of accessories should they go out of production.

When I finished my attached garage, I put slat wall from the ceiling down...and tailboard beneath so it's easy to clean.