Wall metal shelf – functional piece of furniture that has a lot of constructive solutions depending on purpose and location. Successfully selected mounted shelves model can simultaneously solve several tasks – to save the free space to become harmonious addition to the interior and to simplify the cleaning process.
Scope of application and features of metal shelves ↑
The scope of overhead shelves is varied. One important aspect in their selection is the ease of use in areas of high dust or humidity. Metal structures are indispensable in the conditions of strict control over observance of sanitary norms and, if necessary, resettlement is a durable stand to store heavy items. The use of wall mounted metal shelves is relevant for the following areas:
- industrial workshops and garages;
- professional and individual kitchens;
- offices;
- room interiors are decorated in a minimalist style.
In most cases stop at the selection of ready-made metal shelves, with the exception of the arrangement of the garage, often with a hinged design is produced. For offices it is recommended to purchase modular shelves that are easily amenable to transformation by adding or deleting individual elements. If operation of overhead shelves is planned in conditions of high humidity, it is better to buy metal specimens with corrosion resistant coating. Versatility different hanging mesh shelves, which are used for the following purposes:
- rational allocation of small kitchen utensils, or household equipment;
- for demonstrations in shopping centers small-sized products (from seeds or toothbrushes, ending with tights or Newspapers).
The considerable weight of stored items in catering requires the arrangement of the room, the metal shelves with reinforced frame and rugged.
Garage equipment structures of metal ↑
Garage for men – this is the second house in which he spends free time. In addition to car, there are a lot of tools and related resources to care for personal transport. A condition for the exercise of the ergonomics of the space is to install shelves.
The preparatory stage ↑
To correctly use the free space of the garage under the hanging metal shelves prior design. It is optimal to allocate them for assembling an entire wall. The height of the shelves depends on the size of items that will be placed. Given storage on the lower level of tires, cans and provides increased distance of the second shelf. It is recommended to apply the following sizes of suspended metallic structures:
- Length is calculated from the dimensions of the garage minus 20cm for easy installation.
- When determining the height of wall-mounted metal shelves also cater for the room size.
- From a practical point of view, the depth of the shelf must not exceed 50 cm, this ensures a comfortable withdrawal process the right things.
- The width of metal shelves is affected by the planned load, the bigger it is, the smaller the distance between the vertical supports. Usually, the rate is 1.0 to 1.5 m.
- The optimum height between the levels of shelves in the range of 25-60 cm, to the bottom of the rack it is better to allocate from 60 to 100 cm.
After drawing up a preliminary outline, metal wall prefabricated shelves, you can pick up ready or make yourself.
The process of fixing ↑
Hanging shelves for a garage is quite simple – it is enshrined in brackets, are equipped with the flooring, which plays a secondary role in the regeneration of metal structures.
For self manufacturing of wall shelves for the formation of metal brackets choose one of the two best options:
- Area, reinforced brace, whose task is to transfer the load from the end of the horizontal part of the bracket on the side of the garage.
- Two welded at a right angle pipe, supplemented by a third party. In short, this is a typical triangle.
The mounting brackets on the wall for further development hinged metal shelves is carried out by means of anchor screws. On the vertical part of the back-up closer to the edges, drilled two holes. When fixing on the wall paying special attention to the observance of the horizon. In conclusion, engaged in installation of the flooring, which will fit any sturdy material, including sheet metal.
Pin wall shelves without the use of metal brackets. If stored in a garage planned items of minor severity, for mounting shelves enough to drive into a wall of powerful metal corners, observing certain conditions:
- Fixed corners exclusively between blocks or bricks.
- The depth of penetration into the wall is not less than 15 cm.
- At the final stage, hammered metal corners for shelves rasklinivajut and cover with cement mortar.
- Fastening the deck and loading things produced only after complete drying of the fixative composition.
The arrangement of the kitchen ↑
The latest trends in the arrangement of small dishes often use the technique of installation of metal shelves. This proposal allows stylish to make the interior, without unnecessary financial costs.
Modification of the products ↑
Shelf made of metal is associated coarse item of furniture. This opinion is deeply erroneous, the range of shelves for the kitchen full of thin-walled products, which were of elegant forms. Popularity has gained the following types of overhead shelves designed for the kitchen:
- Angular. The installation in the corner of the kitchen, meet single level and duplex copies. Original look hanging shelves in the dining area.
- Modular metal shelves are usually placed on the wall opposite the headset. As a rule, they consist of many planes and is used for storage of decorative items.
- Classic horizontal shelves. The standard version, the highlight of which is a combination of material from the kitchen. It can be brushed steel, bronze or chrome.
- Various models of wall shelves, shelf, horizontal surface which has a mesh base. It’s all kinds of shelves for dish drying and storage of small items.
Much rarer forged hanging shelves because of its exclusivity and high cost.
The nuances of choice and the benefits of metal products ↑
To achieve in the kitchen, which features a mounted metal shelves, harmonious interior, will allow the following recommendations:
- The presence in the kitchen metal surfaces. The lack of overlapping elements looks ridiculous. Optimal hanging shelves made of metal will fit in the kitchen, decorated in the style of hi-tech, loft, modern, or eclectic.
- Choice convenient attachment, which will allow easy disassembly metal wall mounted shelves for cleaning.
- No bulky structures. A shelf should not cause a sense of burden, instead of one overall product is better to hang 2-3 compact instance with the original setting.
The benefits of interior design with the use of overhead shelves following:
- a long period of operation;
- the strength and lightness of the product, especially made of aluminum;
- the use of false mounts ensure a lightweight procedure for conducting wet cleaning;
- do not deform under high humidity or when exposed to high temperatures.
In addition to the kitchen, modern designers offer to use hanging shelves in a wardrobe, visually widening the space of the room.
