John Louis Home JLH-529 Premier 12-Inch Deep Closet Shelving System, Red Mahogany
|
List Price: Our Price: $382.00 You Save: $37.99 (9%) Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days Category: Home See more product details |
|---|
Tools and Hardware Reviews of John Louis Home JLH-529 Premier 12-Inch Deep Closet Shelving System, Red Mahogany
Customer Review: Installation takes time -but end result looks great
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought two of the Premier Red Mahogany 12" sets for our walk-in closet. The wood as others have mentioned is light and gets scratched easily -however I didn't see that as a disadvantage with the weight -easier to install on your own - also wood didn't split. The main thing is to make sure you have the right tools-I used two drills - one impact drill with a phillips head bit to screw in screws (think the impact drill feature helped considerably to drive the wall anchors into the drywall and the screws into the studs)-the other I had a 1/8" drillbit to predrill (predrilled everything except forthe small screws).Had a couple of levels and a miter saw to cut the shelves to size.
Before you start read the instructions ahead of time and follow them closely. Also make sure if you select one of the 10" configurations that you have enough shelving (I had a 8" closet so I didn't need all the shelving but you may need additional shelving and additional curved wooden supports- the package comes with six but some of the configurations show using eight).
The u-clamps that go on the wall to support the shelves do not have any play so if you've got walls that have imperfections (as I did)the shelves will not slide into the clamps-you will need take a pliers and open up the clamps or shim the clams.
Another key consideration is the height of the top shelf when installing the two shelves one above the next -you are expected to position the upper shelf at 84"- if I had to do the installation again I would have tried to install this perhaps at 72" or at least where my wife (5'1") can reach it. At least for her clothes she doesn't need the same kind of room as mine(the 84" is just right for me -actually the suits and shirts reach the top of the bottom shelf reducing the effectiveness of the bottom shelf for storage.
The wood scratches when pushing the shelves into the clamps -but they are mostly hidden-of the two touch-up bottles one was completely dry (not a big deal to me because I had other stuff to use for the touch up). Also be careful with the application of the supplied touch-up-it eats up the existing finish if you accidentally brush on sections that are not clear wood.
Also assume it will take you at least a full day for each closet set installation- more if you are not quite handy and familiar with tools.
The end result is excellent -closet looks like a million bucks (ok perhaps 250K since I did not add doors or use the 16" which allows you to add drawers but I didn't need any). Am planning to get more sets for other closets in the house. Also now that I have installed the two
Customer Review: Looks fabulous, quality sucks.
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased 2 of these for my master closet. The first came damaged, all three shelves had huge dents in them from the bands that hold the box together, NOT from shipping. Called the company, they are sending replacements. GREAT! We just used the parts from the second case to put the first together since my entire mater BR and closet is all over the place. I needed to get something in place. During installation of the first organizer I realized why the shelves were damaged. The wood is so soft you can dent it with your fingernail. It's like Balsa wood that has been finished with a very light coat of poly. During the second install, one of the cams that holds the tower together broke and there are no extras. In fact there are no extras of anything so if you want 2 shelves and rods on both sides, prepare to spend another $50-75 to buy the pieces and hardware needed. The wood angle brackets alone are $25. The J-hooks are another $20 plus shipping. Plus end caps, self tapping screws...you get the picture. We had to scrounge around the house to find another cam-ish screw to hold the tower together so we could complete the install otherwise the contents of my closet would have remained all over the rest of my house.
The organizer looks fabulous once installed, but it is really poor quality wood. I expect that I will have to replace or repair this within the next 5-7 years because it will be so dented and scratched. I can't tell you how disappointed I am in this product. As another reviewer said, it is a mid-line priced organizer, there is nothing else available int his price range. In the future I will spend the extra money to either build my own or I will buy a custom closet organizer and have it professionally installed. I can't wait to call the company Monday morning and let them have it. :( Maybe they will make it worth all the trouble but I can't see how unless they fully refunded me my purchase price, which I don't see happening.
Customer Review: Looks good , but a bear to install
Summary: 3 Stars
This product looks good when finally installed, but it will take some time to install properly. I have basic carpentry skills and it took me about 10 hrs to plan the design and install. The product quality is nice, I had no problems with scratching the finish or splitting the wood (predrilling is necessary).Customer Review: Need patience and it might be better to build your own.
Summary: 2 Stars
We read the reviews and this seemed like a good option. After several hours of installation it does look nice but I'm not sure it was worth it. It is certainly better than the particle board or wire closet systems. This is not a beginner project unless you have extreme patience. Not only is there no room for error with some of the measurements and leveling there is cutting involved. When we finely finished I felt like I could have spent the same amount of time and less money to design and build my own closet system that would have been better suited to our needs.Customer Review: Quality Product
Summary: 5 Stars
If you know how to use screwdrivers, drills, hand saw, and a level, you can put this together. It took a little time to read the instructions over and over, but really there a just a few critical measurments, the rest is somewhat forgiving. Just don't go cutting all you wood up all at once. Cut as you need to and double check the measurments. Took about 4 hours to properly install, first timer. Thinking about doing another! I would buy this product or one similar again.
More Customer Reviews:
1 2
1 2