Walk-in closet - hardware sources online?

[Eric Larsen]

LOML and I are closing on a house in appx. 2 weeks. It has a nice space for a walk-in.

I want to build a custom walk-in closet, but haven't found a good place to buy rods, pants-hangers, baskets, and all the rest of that clever "custom walk-in" stuff.

Any suggestions?

[Matt Meiser]

I want to say Woodworker's Hardware (http://wwhardware.com/catalog.cfm/groupid/Closet%20Organizers), but I don't see much on their website. I don't have my catalog handy right now, but I could swear they have a decent selection in there. Regardless, their catalog is good to have on hand so I would order one. I usually order my hardware from them unless I need just a few common items I can get at the big box. Anything more and they are much cheaper.

[frank shic]

ditto on woodworkers hardware!

[Ed Peters]

is normally done at www.ahturf.com (http://www.ahturf.com) followed by a visit to www.outwatercatalogs.com (http://www.outwatercatalogs.com). You will not be disappointed by the selection or the pricing.

Ed

[Alan Trout]

Eric, After doing several closets over the years on houses that I have restored my favorite shelving/organization system hands down is the Elfa. It is very well made easy and fast to use and super strong. I can do chin-ups on the clothes hanger rods.

The one downside to the system is cost and that it can only be purchased at one location, The Container Store.

Good Luck

Alan

[John Durscher]

We just redid our walk-in closet with Easy Track closet stuff. This system was relatively reasonably priced and very easy to install. All you do is mount a metal strip to the wall and the closet parts hang from it. This way all you have to do is level one strip and you're done. I picked up part of the system from Home Expo (Home depot subsidiary). The rest I picked up for less from Amazon.

This system is all particle board with laminate. Originally I was going to do this from scratch in my shop. However, this system was cheaper than I could do it for and more importantly it is a completed project.

John

[Eric Larsen]

I've looked at all that modular closet stuff. Some of it looks pretty good.

But I'd REALLY like to make this myself. There's just got to be a place that sells hardware for tie-racks and pants rods and baskets and such, that doesn't require purchasing a lot of laminated particleboard along with it.

Worst-case scenario, I'll do it all with aromatic cedar and dowels.

[frank shic]

eric, those tie-racks and pull-out baskets can get VERY expensive - brace yourself!

[Dave Falkenstein]

Home Depot used to carry a full line of the hardware you want. It was manufactured by Lee Rowan. Look here:

http://www.leerowan.com/hpd/rubbermaidcloset/jhtml/aboutUs.jhtml

I have installed a large number of custom closets, mostly outfitted with modular cabinetry and accessories from Home Depot and/or Lowe's. The Lee Rowan accessories may be what you are looking for.

BTW, stick with metal closet rods. Wooden rods suck - they bow easily with the weight of the clothes and hangers do not slide easily on wood.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

http://www.outwatercatalogs.com/2007_Master/lg_display.cfm?page_number=357&catalog=070148

[Tim Lynch]

I just finished building closet organizers for 3 closets in our new addition... they are basic plywood dividers, etc.

I used 1" square aluminum tubing that I found at Lowe's. It seemed a lot stiffer than any comparable pipe or dowel. Cost a little more than dowel. I shined it with scotchbright to give it a brushed look. Seems quite sturdy and looks pretty good. You might want to check it out.

[Mike Spanbauer]

3rd vote for outwater for closet hardware. They have the largest selection of hardware online that I'm aware of. I would highly recommend ordering one of their catalogs as well (free) but be prepared to wait 3-4 weeks to receive it.

mike

[Josiah Bartlett]

Don't overlook Ikea, they have lots of cool stuff that is inexpensive.

I also like to raid their replacement parts hardware bins. I've offered to pay for the hardware but they didn't want me to. There are lots of nifty hinges, cam lock fasteners, clips, and slides, all standardized to the little allen wrench that comes in each box.

[Prashun Patel]

I like www.hardwarehut.com (http://www.hardwarehut.com).

I'm doing custom myself too. I've found the most time consuming part is the finishing of the wood (if you don't do laminate). I've found danish oil and solid wood edgebanding to be the easiest/best looking combo. I painted a set, but it required a few coats AND a polycrylic topcoat to work right.

There's a good article by Gary Katz

http://www.garymkatz.com/trim_techniques.html

I found the 'cheapest' place to get closet rods and rosettes is at Home Depot.

I also found the Jig-it shelf hole pin jig from Rockler to be well worth it if you want to do adjustable shelves.

[Dennis Montgomery]

I do custom closets for a living. Try these sources. I buy all my oval chrome rods and pole cups from CDM. Closet Valet has all the cute accessories.

http://www.cdmcabinethardware.com/acatalog/Closet_Accessories.html
http://www.closetvalet.com/

http://www.closetdreams.com

[Eric Larsen]

I like www.hardwarehut.com (http://www.hardwarehut.com).

I'm doing custom myself too. I've found the most time consuming part is the finishing of the wood (if you don't do laminate). I've found danish oil and solid wood edgebanding to be the easiest/best looking combo. I painted a set, but it required a few coats AND a polycrylic topcoat to work right.

I also found the Jig-it shelf hole pin jig from Rockler to be well worth it if you want to do adjustable shelves.


Thanks everyone for your help. Shawn gets the big "ding ding ding" for www.hardwarehut.com -- clicking on "closet hardware" yields all that neat, ergonomic specialty stuff I've been looking for.

I find it slightly difficult to believe that a flippin' tie rack goes for $70, and a pants rack goes for $111. But I don't need a whole lot of that sort of stuff, and it sure beats paying $2,000 for a complete "screw it to the studs" closet solution from www.walkinclosetdesignripoff.com

The jig-it is a given. I've read so many reviews on that thing, I'm sure half the homes in North America could benefit from having one.

-E

Now if I could just figure out how I'm going to get my table-saw fence operational between now and closing.