Rubbermaid Configurations 3H8800 3- to 6-Foot Deluxe Custom Closet Kit
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Rubbermaid Configurations 3H8800 3- to 6-Foot Deluxe Custom Closet Kit
Customer Review: doubled up
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I just had our second girl and that meant more closet. I gutted the existing closet, patched up the holes and painted everything pink. The contemporary, simplistic look and feel of the configurations shelves and bars made everything look outstanding. I thought it might convey a cheap, dorm-room sort of feeling- not the case. It has basically doubled the shelf and bar space. We used to have those canvas bags that hang by hooks from the stock closet bar and it really sucked. It always looked unorganized and cluttered. Stuff always falling out of the back, swaying as you navigate it, the cubby's never hold enough- you know the deal. This thing has solved all of those problems and then some.
I didn't hit a stud with every screw but it still feels very secure and, at this point, is holding up a lot of material- including ton's of photo albums and other misc clutter that is now discreetly stashed on the top shelf, out of view. That is the beauty if this unit, everything is completely adjustable and customizeable. Depending upon one's closet, you can put it as high off the ground or as low, forget the 86" they tell you it NEEDS to be. Just make sure you have a good amount of space left below the bottom shelves or bar. You also don't need to space them exactly the distances they recommend (unless utilizing accesories like the baskets). Just make sure that they aren't wider than the included shelves.
The only bad thing, and I am digging to find something, is that 1) if overlapping shelves to make one continuous, long shelf, the one on top won't always snap into the bracket (oh yeah, that's another cool feature. the shelves snap into the shelf brackets, securing them really well- no loose jiggling). It's nothing a little zip tie can't cure. 2) when you rest the configurations shelves against the wall while configuring, they tend to leave a mark. It's like the things are made of pencil lead.
Lastly, I have a friend that bought a unit similar in function from an official storage store where you bring in your closet's dimensions and they custom design a unit for you. Dude, he payed like $600+ and it took him ALL DAY to install. His and mine do the same thing (he has 2 girls too) and I payed 75 bucks, with shipping! The hardest part about the configurtions is configuring it. But hey, if you get it wrong it's cake to redo.
Next opportunity, I'm doing mine and the wifes.
Customer Review: easy install
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this, but it sat in a box for over 4 months because I was scared of the setup. A friend finally forced me into just doing it, and it took less than an hour for the whole deal. It was so quick that I can't believe I let it sit in a box.
A level (the tube with the bubble) proved very useful.
Anyway, it's sturdy, set up so easily, and I love the bars that let you slide hangers all the way across.
It's also nice looking. If you don't need a formal look, you could isntall this directly on an exposed wall for a sort-of utilitarian look. That's actually what I did, and as long as the clothing is neatly hung, it actually looks great.
No complaints whatsoever.
Customer Review: easy to do.
Summary: 5 Stars
The install was easy to do. It can be done alone but two people make it a lot easier. I will buy another such system for my master bedroom later this year or early next year.Customer Review: effective but hard to install
Summary: 3 Stars
This organizer is very effective when it comes to organizing your closet. However, the assembly isn't all that easy. I'm quite handy for a woman, and thought I could put this together without my husband's help. First thing first, this set is very heavy. Without even reading the cover, I tried to lift the box and almost broke my back. And eventhough there's no cutting of the metal involved, you still need to be able to measure and drill & use the hammer. I tried to do it myself, but at the end, my husband had to put it together because you need an extra hand to go this.Customer Review: flexibility
Summary: 5 Stars
This closet system offers great flexibility and is easy to install. I have ordered two more already, and will have enough spare pieces to do a small linen closet as well. Great product, shipped promptly.