Hi,
I'm building a modular wall mounted closet organiser. I got my idea from
I plan to make the units "backless", instead using a strip across the back at top and bottom, as shown on the Organizes-It system installation link. Also, the units will have a top panel but not a bottom (to allow clothes hang close to floor). I'd also like to mount them in the same way described - Franch cleat. I think this all adds up to the makings of a very flexible, modular system, however I'm worried about the stability of the unit - it's got a top, but no proper back, bottom or fixed shelves - it certainly could turn out to be very 'flexible'! I'm also concerned about fixing the cleat to the unit - this will have to take the full weight of the piece
- will particleboard screws be strong enough? I'd have never dared do this until I saw the diagram on the the Organizes-It site.
I'm thinking along the lines of using 3 x 3/4" ply for the strip across top and bottom (mounting it inside i.e. under the top), securing to wall (solid block) with 3 x 3" screws/lags through each strip, and sitting the unit on a 1 x 3 wall mounted ledger. This should cut down on racking. Has anybody done anything similar or have any good ideas?
Thanks