However, metal is usually more durable and lasts longer than wood. Wood is more aesthetically pleasing than metal and can be painted if you want a customized look. Wall- and ceiling-mounted shelving units are typically made of metal, while freestanding shelves use both types of material. Garage shelving is typically made of metal or wood. However, if you need to store a variety of items, you may want to invest in several shelves or cabinets. If you have only a few tools and supplies to store, a single wall- or ceiling-mounted shelf should provide enough space. You’ll want to purchase a shelving unit that fits your storage needs. Read our guide below to learn what to look for in garage shelving before making a purchase. It requires some assembly and takes up useful floor space, but it doesn’t mount onto a wall or ceiling, cutting down on installation time.įactors To Consider Before Buying Garage Shelvesīefore choosing a shelving unit for your garage, consider how much storage space you need, how much room in your garage you have, and how much time you want to spend on installation. This type of shelving unit looks similar to a bookcase or cabinet without doors. However, assembly is more difficult than it is with wall-mounted units. This type of shelving saves more space than a wall-mounted unit because it uses ceiling space that wouldn’t normally be used for storage. Ceiling-MountedĬeiling-mounted shelves have brackets that are drilled into your garage’s ceiling studs.

One benefit of a wall-mounted unit is that it doesn’t take up floor space, but it does require more assembly than other types of garage storage shelving. For example, the FLEXIMOUNT unit can be mounted to solid concrete. Wall-mounted shelves sit on brackets that are fixed to the studs in your walls, but you can also find shelves that work in the absence of studs. Keep reading to learn more about each type. Quantum has many more accessory options in the pages that follow.Garage shelving units can be split into three categories-wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted, and freestanding. Casters can make units mobile, side ledges can help prevent items from falling off shelves and dividers can help sort inventory stored on the shelves. Quantum has a large array of accessories to accompany the shelving. This shelf style can be used in conjunction with all the other Quantum shelving styles and is often used as a bottom shelf in a wire system to keep dust and dirt from sifting up from the floor.

Solid Galvanized Shelving is a perfect shelving system to use where a Solid Shelf is desired.

Stainless Steel Wire Shelving is the ultimate storage system for Laboratories, clean rooms, and hospital areas that have a rust or corrosion concern.

Quantum's Stainless Steel Wire Shelving comes in both Wire and Solid Shelving styles.

Our Epoxy Finish has a 15 year warranty against rust or corrosion.

Green, Gray and Black Epoxy is a wonderful storage system that can be used in any wet or humid environment.

Chrome Wire Shelving is by far the most popular wire shelving style we offer due to its simple assembly without tools! Quantum boasts the largest array of chrome shelf sizes and we have the largest amount of inventory in stock for quick shipping.

The ever popular Chrome Wire Shelving System is perfect for any dry storage application.

With storage capacities of 600-800 lb per shelf, wire shelving can help organize any storage area. Wire shelving has become one of the most popular storage systems available to consumers and Industrial users alike.

Wire racks wall mounted