Wall Mount Cleat System

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Wall mount cleat system.

The purpose of any cleat a horizontal board attached to a wall is to help support a heavy item but a french cleat improves on the concept by beveling the top edge of the cleat to slope downward in. A simple french cleat hanging system for a wall cabinet in our utility cabinet project the french cleat is formed from a piece of 2 x 6 dimension lumber sized to match the length of the cabinet and then ripped in half on a table saw at a 45 degree angle. Proslat slatwall panels are built strong panels proslat slatwall panels are built strong panels can hold up to 75 lb. One half of the bracket is mounted on the wall and the other in the rear of the cabinet.

French cleat hanging system 300 lbs. To build this basic. I really appreciated that the wall piece had a level to help ensure that it sat correctly. Drive a screw through one end sit a level on top of the cleat then move the opposite end into position before locking it there with a second screw.

Durable unlike wood slatwall our high density pvc slatwall is resistant to moisture. First locate the bottom half of the cleat the piece that is flat on the bottom and angled at the top. Finish up by driving screws into each stud in between. The hardware used to secure it to the wall was good quality.

The cleat system is designed to hold a number of accessories and storage utilities. If you feel that your wall needs additional support insert wall plugs before screwing through the lengths. To vertically space out the cleats quickly use 2x4 pieces as spacers. Versatile proslat slatwall is one of the most versatile as individual panels may be installed as a track in a section or over an entire wall.

I like that the item is secure and will not wiggle or sway. Per sq ft and are guaranteed for life. A french cleat system will be just as strong as most store bought wall organizers and the hanging storage possibilities are only limited by your imagination and skill level. This system comes with a base piece that sits on the wall and a second cleat that secures to the wall piece.

Using a level make sure the cleat is straight and secure to the wall with finishing screws the angled portion facing the wall image 2.