How to Guides

1. Center Stack

Install one shelf at 85.5" that runs the entire perimeter of your closet to maximize upper storage. Add Shelf Stacks for sweaters, linens and other items that don't hang.

2. Double Hang

Double Hang is the quickest way to get more closet space. If your wardrobe consists of mostly skirts, shirts, slacks and blouces, you can double your hanging space. Place one Superslide® shelf at 85.5" high and another below it at 42" for correct Double Hang heights.

3. Long Hang

For Long Hang, place the shelf at 71.5."

4. Shoe Storage

Accessible Shoe Storage is key to an organized closet. Choose from a variety of shoe racks that can be used on the floor, over a door, or hung from a shelf. Or, create shoe shelves using inverted SuperSlide® shelving supported by Shoe Shelf Supports.

5. Storage Drawers

Use Drawers to store socks, belts, purses and things that don't hang or sit well on shelves. Drawer Frames are available in 30" and 42" heights and Drawers in 4", 7", and 11" depths. Allow adequate clearance for Drawers, especially in closets with sliding doors.

One of the first steps in installing ClosetMaid products in your closets is measuring your closet space. The length of the walls, ceiling height, and width (in walk-in closets) or depth (in a standard, reach-in closet) will impact the depth of shelving you can use, the amount of shelving and hardware you need, and the options you can add to a basic configuration.

Ceiling height will also impact the vertical placement of your shelving. Typical shelf heights are 70" from the floor for long hanging space and 84" and 42" from the floor for double or short hanging space. Obviously, low ceilings will affect whether or not a shelf can be placed at 84".

Use a measuring tape to find your closet measurements. You can also determine the amount of long hang and double hang storage you need by measuring the space used for long and short garments in your closets.

All shelving can be cut to your closet measurements, usually right at the store.

SuperSlide® shelving is available in 12" and 16" depths and 4', 6', 8', and 12' lengths. SuperSlide® shelving and hardware give you the best solution to closet storage, providing both ample storage and continuous hanger slide from one end of the shelf to the other. This shelf may also be used with standard hardware for storage applications such as linen closets.

Close Mesh shelving is available in 16", and 20" depths and 6' and 12' lengths. Close Mesh is perfect for pantry storage or for anywhere small items are stored.

Shelf & Rod, or Wardrobe, shelving is widely available in 12" and 16" depths and 4', 6', 8', and 12' lengths. Wardrobe shelving is used where both storage and hanging space is required, such as in the closet or laundry room.

You can cut wire shelves with a hacksaw or bolt-cutter. Cut shelves in one inch increments. We recommend that you cut shelving from the end that will be closest to the walls. Center your cuts between the wires or vertical spacers on the front lip of shelf to give yourself room to attach end caps to the cut ends.