Review of Hammered Steel with Chrome Bookshelf Pot Rack

As you can see by the other reviews, this is a great pot rack.However I have some very useful information if you want to purchase it.The rack was well designed and the mounts were spaced properly so that you screw the pot rack directly into the studs.

There is a major flaw...the screws that they provide are only 1 1/4 inches long.My kitchen has 3/4 inches of plaster before you hit a stud and the rack is about an 1/8 of an inch wide.That means the screws only bite into the stud a total of 3/8 of an inch.The result...during installation the pot rack ripped itself out of the wall.So I found a better way to mount it.

My solution cost an extra $1.77.I went to Home Depot and I bought five 1/4 by 2 inch lag screws and five 1/4 inch washers.I had previously measured and marked the three mounts on the main unit prior to installation.I then predrilled the holes with a 3/16 inch drill bit.Predrilling is very important, you don't want to split the stud when putting the lag screws in.And of course check your measurements so you don't miss the studs or put in any extra holes in your wall.

Next put the washers on the lag screws and use a ratchet to screw them in place.Once the main portion of the rack was in place I installed the 2 supports, predrilled each hole, and installed the remaining lag screws.

This pot rack is easily 10 times stronger than it would have been with the original hardware.I would hang cast iron cookware off of it without hesitation.It looks great in the kitchen and is ultra stable.I highly recommend the pot rack so long as you replace the original mounting hardware.

Product Description
Create an attractive wall display and save space in your kitchen cupboards with this Wall Mounted Bookshelf Pot Rack. This stylish kitchen rack can accommodate pots, pans, lids, utensils, cookbooks and more, making it a truly versatile accessory for any home. Featuring strong steel construction, this sturdy bookshelf pot rack makes a wonderful addition to any size kitchen. The pot rack is available in your choice of Hammered Steel, Chrome, Black or Stainless Steel, all with chrome hooks and a

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