Elfa shelving installation

[MVA]

Forum,

I am considering adding Elfa shelving to our E19 wardrobe closet. Out E19 does not have a drawer installed below the closet nor is there additional structure added in the side walls. Hence, my questions for those that have installed such shelving::

- I have noted on one post by jumboscott where shims were added to raise the Elfa shelving to the height of the closet door. https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...tml#post312180. Seems like a solution, but a loss of the space below the bottom Elfa drawer. Other installation ideas?

- I have not pulled the furnace, but I suspect the bottom shelf of the closet is not structurally designed for significant weight. Have folks added additional structure to support the load of the shelving?

- For side-to-side support, I have noted that folks have attached the shelving to the side of the cabinet to stabilize the unit in transit. Is there known structure at a specific height to support the shelving unit?

thanks in advance

[KenS]

What model # Elfa system are you using?

[MVA]

Originally Posted by KenS

What model # Elfa system are you using?

I have not selected a model yet. I was considering a setup similar to the one in my first post below.

[Eggscape]

Not sure if this idea helps but we use the bottom of the closet for our dirty laundry…it has to go somewhere.

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by MVA

Forum,

I am considering adding Elfa shelving to our E19 wardrobe closet. Out E19 does not have a drawer installed below the closet nor is there additional structure added in the side walls. Hence, my questions for those that have installed such shelving::

- I have noted on one post by jumboscott where shims were added to raise the Elfa shelving to the height of the closet door. https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...tml#post312180. Seems like a solution, but a loss of the space below the bottom Elfa drawer. Other installation ideas?

- I have not pulled the furnace, but I suspect the bottom shelf of the closet is not structurally designed for significant weight. Have folks added additional structure to support the load of the shelving?

- For side-to-side support, I have noted that folks have attached the shelving to the side of the cabinet to stabilize the unit in transit. Is there known structure at a specific height to support the shelving unit?
thanks in advance

I built two frames to support the load of the shelving. Building frames eliminated the problems related to lining up 4 separate vertical members. The challenge was to locate the approximate center of the 'studs'. (See diagram) I predrilled holes using a KREG 32mm Shelf Pin Jig.

[MVA]

Nice job Richard. Did the "studs" run vertically or horizontally?

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by MVA

Nice job Richard. Did the "studs" run vertically or horizontally?

Vertical. My stud finder was useless.

[cpaharley2008]

Telescopist:
I would allow you to do the same modification to my new Escape when we return in late May, so do not throw away your plans!

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Telescopist:
I would allow you to do the same modification to my new Escape when we return in late May, so do not throw away your plans!

I wonder if the closet space in your 19 is the same dimension as mine? Can you find out what the height x depth x by width is? I could built the frames while working on other things in the shop. That would be better than you getting ripped off for what Escape is charging for a shelf. What is it? $50?

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Telescopist

I wonder if the closet space in your 19 is the same dimension as mine?

No, the closets are all different sizes based on model.

[cpaharley2008]

The ETI website does not provide that measurement spec, so it will have to wait until May pickup to obtain.