Closet Hardware Planning Guide

Closet Organization as Easy as 1-2-3!

1. Planning: Measure your space and determine what you want to organize and store.

2. Layout: Using this guide, determine what products you need to purchase to accomplish your task.

3. Build: Install the closet system to fit your needs now, and grow as your needs grow. Follow the simple visual instructions for safe, convenient, quick installation.

on eather end of the closet. the of end eather on

sliding doors, put the baskets the put doors, sliding

accessibility. For a closet with closet a For accessibility.

Accessories Accessories

for hanging for

Clothes Clothes of the closeet for maximum for closeet the of

Min. Shelves or or Shelves or Shelves

1' 9" 1'

a basket section in the center center the in section basket a 24" 24" Hanging Hanging Baskets, Baskets, Baskets,

Minimum Hanging Hanging bi-fold doors, it’s best to place to best it’s doors, bi-fold

For a reach-in closet with closet reach-in a For

Sliding doors Sliding

baskets work well in them. in well work baskets

contents. Accessories and Accessories contents.

viewing and access to all all to access and viewing

occupant. They allow for easy for allow They occupant.

very practical for a single a for practical very

opening. Reach-in closets are closets Reach-in opening.

Accessories

for hanging for

with an 80-inch high door high 80-inch an with

Min.

Clothes Shelves or or Shelves

1' 9" 1'

8-feet high, 24-inches deep 24-inches high, 8-feet

24" 24"

Baskets, Baskets, Hanging

Minimum approximately 6-feet long, 6-feet approximately Hanging

A typical reach-in closet is closet reach-in typical A

48-inches long or larger. or long 48-inches

Bi-fold doors Bi-fold

long rectangles measuring rectangles long

Reach-in closets are typically are closets Reach-in

Reach-in Closets Reach-in

who needs more space. more needs who

shared or used by the person the by used or shared

person with the back wall back the with person

shared, plan one wall for each each for wall one plan shared,

of the space. If the closet is closet the If space. the of

hang rods to make the most the make to rods hang

time using corner shelving or shelving corner using time for hanging for

Clothes

Plan storage for one wall at a at wall one for storage Plan

1' 9" 1'

Hanging

Measure each wall separately. wall each Measure Minimum

combination of reach-in closets. closets. reach-in of combination

Think of the walk-in as a a as walk-in the of Think

Passage (swing or pocket door) pocket or (swing

(or Mirror) (or

6' 6" wide 6" 6' 2' 6" wide 6" 2'

2' wide opening wide 2'

Window

access to clothing. to access

Minimum Minimum

Minimum

to give the most unrestricted most the give to

Pocket doors are recommended are doors Pocket

as shown in the illustration. the in shown as

planning a closet in this format this in closet a planning

are general guidelnes when when guidelnes general are

for a walk-in closet, but there but closet, walk-in a for

There are no standard dimensions dimensions standard no are There

Walk-in Closets Walk-in

in children/guest bedrooms or along hallways and are rectangular. rectangular. are and hallways along or bedrooms children/guest in

walk-ins include square, rectangle, square-notch and L-shaped. Reach-in closets are typically found typically are closets Reach-in L-shaped. and square-notch rectangle, square, include walk-ins

master bedroom suite. They vary in size and shape depending on the home layout. Typical shapes of shapes Typical layout. home the on depending shape and size in vary They suite. bedroom master There are two basic types of closets: walk-in and reach-in. Walk-in closets typically are found in the in found are typically closets Walk-in reach-in. and walk-in closets: of types basic two are There

1. Plan 1.

in common. in

differ. However, there are some elements that all closets have closets all that elements some are there However, differ. All closets are custom projects, because individual storage needs needs storage individual because projects, custom are closets All

(3’ Minimum) (3’

3' 6” Prefered 6” 3'

(top of pole) of (top

8' Ceiling 8' Ceiling 8' 5' Minimum 5'

Typical Typical

(3’ Minimum) (3’

3' 6” Prefered 6” 3'

(top of pole) of (top

(top narrow) (top

2 Shelves 2

Shelf

Single Pole Single Double Pole Double

one rod at 36- to 40-inches off the floor. floor. the off 40-inches to 36- at rod one

general rules apply to kids’ closets. For young children who don’t have a lot of hanging items, plan on on plan items, hanging of lot a have don’t who children young For closets. kids’ to apply rules general

more than 48-inches, consider adding a center support to the closet rod for added stability. The same same The stability. added for rod closet the to support center a adding consider 48-inches, than more

9-inches (24-inches is standard) away from the back wall for hanging. When spanning an opening of of opening an spanning When hanging. for wall back the from away standard) is (24-inches 9-inches

For a single rod application, plan 60-inches from the floor for placement. You will need at least 1-foot, 1-foot, least at need will You placement. for floor the from 60-inches plan application, rod single a For

82-inches up from the floor and the bottom rod about 40-inches up from the floor. the from up 40-inches about rod bottom the and floor the from up 82-inches

from the floor. A typical closet can include two levels of hanging rods. As a rule, place the top rod 80 to to 80 rod top the place rule, a As rods. hanging of levels two include can closet typical A floor. the from

Short hanging items, such as skirts, blouses and folded pants, require rods attached 30- to 40-inches 40-inches to 30- attached rods require pants, folded and blouses skirts, as such items, hanging Short

Hanging Items Hanging

Boots (pair) Boots long 14" wide, 10" ...... (folded) Sweater 11" wide, 12" long 12" wide, 11" ......

Shoes (pair) Shoes long 9-1/2" wide, 9" ...... (pair) Shoes 9" wide, 12" long 12" wide, 9" ......

Dress Hat Dress long 36" ...... Skirt 6" high x 11" around 11" x high 6" ......

Pants (folded on hanger) on (folded Pants long 13" wide, 10" ...... (folded) Blouse 27" long 27" ......

Pants (straight on hanger) on (straight Pants long 34" ...... hanger) (on Blouse 44" long 44" ......

Shirt (folded) Shirt long 36" ...... Jacket 8" wide, 14" long 14" wide, 8" ......

Shirts (6 on hangers) on (6 Shirts long 52" ...... Robe 12" wide, 38" long 38" wide, 12" ......

Suit Coats (3 on hangers) on (3 Coats Suit long 68" ...... Dress 12" wide, 38" long 38" wide, 12" ......

Men’s Women’s

Keep in mind that storage needs can change and flexibility is essential in designing a closet. a designing in essential is flexibility and change can needs storage that mind in Keep

information for proper planning. Below are general dimensions required by different types of clothing. clothing. of types different by required dimensions general are Below planning. proper for information

Take inventory of what you will store in the closet area. The amount and types of clothing are essential essential are clothing of types and amount The area. closet the in store will you what of inventory Take Space Planning Space

Determine the placement and number of closet rods you want to install. If you are planning on adding shelving or 2. Layout other accessories, make a note of the number and placement of these. Keep in mind that it is usually necessary to attach shelving brackets to studs in the wall, and the number of studs present will determine how many brackets you can safely install. To determine the number of studs, use a stud finder and mark the location of each on the rear closet wall. Examples of Closet Layout

66''

Single Closet Rod Single Adjustable Closet Rod Components Components

ITEM QTY ITEM QTY Heavy-Duty Closet Pole 1 Adjustable Closet Rod 1 Closet Pole Sockets 1 pkg.

80''

40''

Bi-Level Closet Rod Bi-Level Closet Rod with Integrated Shelving

Components Components

ITEM QTY ITEM QTY Heavy-Duty Closet Pole 2 Heavy-Duty Closet Pole 2 Closet Pole Sockets 2 pkgs. Closet Pole Sockets 2 pkgs. Shelf Bracket w/Pole Supports 2 NOTE: 48" maximum width without support brackets. Wooden Shelf Board 1

32" bracket spacing. bracket 32"

1 Caps End Heavy-Duty

bracket spacing. Maximum Maximum spacing. bracket

6 Brackets Shelf Heavy-Duty NOTE: Recommended 16" 16" Recommended NOTE:

6 Board Shelf Wooden

11 Supports w/Pole Bracket Shelf

2 pkgs. 2 Sockets Pole Closet

4 Pole Closet Heavy-Duty

ITEM QTY

Components

Heavy-Duty End Caps End Heavy-Duty 1

Heavy-Duty Shelf Brackets Shelf Heavy-Duty 10

Wooden Shelf Board Shelf Wooden 1 Board Shelf Wooden 5

Shelf Bracket w/Pole Supports w/Pole Bracket Shelf 2 Supports w/Pole Bracket Shelf 1

Closet Pole Sockets Pole Closet pkgs. 2 Sockets Pole Closet 1 pkg. 1

Heavy-Duty Closet Pole Closet Heavy-Duty 2 Pole Closet Heavy-Duty 1

ITEM QTY ITEM QTY

Components Components

with Integrated Shelving Integrated with with Shelving with

Single Closet Rod Closet Single Single Closet Rod Closet Single

3. Build

Tools Required

Closet Pole Installation

Closet Width Rod installation height

11-1/2" from rear wall

First, measure the width of your closet. Measure 11-1/2" from the rear To insure a proper installation, it will closet wall. Next, determine the installation height of your rod. Allow be necessary to affix wall cleats to the sufficient height to insure your clothing hangs freely. Mark the position closet side walls. These are typically on each wall for pole sockets. 5" x 12" x 1/2" blocks of wood which Attach the pole socket to the cleat to allow for 2-1/2" of space between are attached to the wall using screws the pole and a shelf above the cleat. and drywall anchors. Attach the pole socket to the cleat to allow 2-1/2" of space between the pole and a shelf above the cleat. Pole Socket Installation Cut Closet Pole to Fit Pole Installation

Once the cleats are firmly Using a hack saw or pipe cutter, Insert one end of the closet pole into attached, screw in the pole cut the closet pole to fit the span the enclosed pole socket. Once the sockets using the included screws. to your closet. The pole length is pole end is fully inserted, place the It may be necessary to pre-drill generally the distance between other end in the opposite pole socket. pilot holes. Make sure the sockets the side walls minus 1-inch. Check to make sure pole is level and are level with each other across secure. Installation is complete. closet pole span.

Bracket shown Bracket

Heavy-Duty

pole to length. to pole

Using a hacksaw, cut the closet closet the cut hacksaw, a Using

wall and the wall itself. itself. wall the and wall

nearest the corner of the abutting abutting the of corner the nearest

Installation is complete. is Installation

distance between the bracket bracket the between distance

the end of the closet rod. rod. closet the of end the

taking care to include the the include to care taking

end cap may be affixed to to affixed be may cap end

rod needed to span the brackets, brackets, the span to needed rod

attached. A decorative decorative A attached.

Determine the width of the closet closet the of width the Determine

are level and securely securely and level are

the shelf and closet rod rod closet and shelf the

Check to make sure both both sure make to Check

the top of the bracket. bracket. the of top the

Attach the shelf board to to board shelf the Attach

level with one another. one with level

check that the brackets are are brackets the that check

pilot holes. pilot pilot holes. Use a level to to level a Use holes. pilot

necessary to pre-drill to necessary may be necessary to drill drill to necessary be may

screws. It may be be may It screws. to the rear closet studs. It It studs. closet rear the to

cleat using the included included the using cleat attach the wall brackets brackets wall the attach

Attach the socket to the the to socket the Attach Using the reference marks, marks, reference the Using

and slide it up to the cleat. cleat. the to up it slide and

the pole socket to the pole pole the to socket pole the

the attached cleat. Attach Attach cleat. attached the

to the wall stud. wall the to socket falls in the center of of center the in falls socket

MUST be attached directly directly attached be MUST the position of the pole pole the of position the

apart on the wall and and wall the on apart Screw in the cleat so that that so cleat the in Screw

than one stud (about 32") 32") (about stud one than

should be spaced no more more no spaced be should drywall anchors. drywall

and stability, Brackets Brackets stability, and wall using screws and and screws using wall

bi-level closet. For safety safety For closet. bi-level which are attached to the the to attached are which

closet, 42" and 82" for a a for 82" and 42" closet, 12” x 1/2” blocks of wood wood of blocks 1/2” x 12”

brackets for a single level level single a for brackets These are typically 5” x x 5” typically are These

the floor to the top of the the of top the to floor the wall cleat and pole socket. pole and cleat wall

wall for brackets: 68" from from 68" brackets: for wall be necessary to install a a install to necessary be

Mark the position on the the on position the Mark proper load bearing, it will will it bearing, load proper 68"

your clothing hangs freely. freely. hangs clothing your pole meets it. To insure insure To it. meets pole

sufficient height to insure insure to height sufficient wall where the end of the the of end the where wall

height of your rod. Allow Allow rod. your of height Mark the position on the the on position the Mark

determine the installation installation the determine level and securely in place. place. in securely and level

rear wall studs. Next, Next, studs. wall rear make sure that the pole is is pole the that sure make

location of your closet’s closet’s your of location the bracket rod hooks, hooks, rod bracket the

First, determine the the determine First, Place the closet pole into into pole closet the Place

Closet Rod and Shelf Bracket Installation Bracket Shelf and Rod Closet

the pole sockets. pole the pole and a shelf above. shelf a and pole

for wall each on position the Mark freely. hangs clothing pole socket to the cleat to allow for 2-1/2" of space between the the between space of 2-1/2" for allow to cleat the to socket pole

are attached to the wall using screws and drywall anchors. Attach Attach anchors. drywall and screws using wall the to attached are your insure to height sufficient Allow rod. your of height

walls. These are typically 5" x 12" x 1/2" blocks of wood which which wood of blocks 1/2" x 12" x 5" typically are These walls. installation the determine Next, wall. closet rear the from

To insure a proper installation, affix wall cleats to the closet side side closet the to cleats wall affix installation, proper a insure To 11-1/2" Measure closet. your of width the measure First,

from rear wall rear from

11-1/2"

height

Rod installation installation Rod Closet Width Closet Adjustable Closet Rod Installation Rod Closet Adjustable

Helpful Hints

Maximize Space. Few people own items that require a 64-inch high rod. Dedicate a space between 1-foot and 2-feet for these items. All other clothing can be hung in a double-rod application to utilize all available space.

Design for Visibility. Plan the closet so frequently used items are visable and easily accessible.

Cedar. Cedar closets do keep moths away, but the cedar scent can permeate adjacent spaces. Plan for a cedar closet in the basement or to add an extra door.

Think about Lighting. You need to be able to see. Overhead natural light bulbs are preferred, but if they are not available, good fluorescent lighting is a practical solution.

Use the Vertical Dimension. Take advantage of all available space, up to the ceiling and down to the floor. Use bins on high shelves, roll-out boxes that sit on the floor, or a third pull-down closet rod if your ceiling is over 9-feet.

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