Rack It Up 24" Solid Frame Bookshelf Wall Rack w 8 Hooks Steel Gray Hammertone

I LOVE THIS WALL RACK. We removed a cabinet during our kitchen remodel, and needed to find an alternate way to store pots and pans to make up for this loss of storage space. This rack is functional and yet pleasing to the eye. It is fairly easy to put together prior to mounting on the wall - though if you are not as crafty, you may need an additional set of hands to hold parts in place while you screw things together. The most difficult part of this purchase is actually mounting it to the wall - not because it is a difficult task, but because you really want to take the time to do your measurements - have a tape measure and level on hand to ensure that your rack will be hung correctly, because the drywall anchors are extremely difficult to remove (past experience). However, once you have your measurements marked, holes drilled, and drywall anchors in place, it is very easy to hang. I would guess total time - including putting the rack together, measuring, and installing - took about 40 minutes for my boyfriend and I to hang the rack. To give you an idea of what it can hold, we have a standard set of Teflon pots and pans (5 skillets in varying sizes, 3 pots in various sizes, and 1 large stockpot). We have hung all of the pots and skillets on the rack, and then the stockpot and lids are on the shelf above. I highly recommend this wall rack if you are looking for something to maximize storage in your kitchen but don't want a rack that hangs from your ceiling. In addition, I will also say that the company shipped this product extremely quickly - they sent the rack in a different box with a note inside that said they didn't want to delay my shipment because they didn't have the right box. That is excellent customer service, in my opinion. The directions were clear and easy to read. All parts were included, including pieces to mount to drywall AND to wall studs. I appreciate the extra pieces to make sure we had everything we needed to hang the rack. Five stars, thank you so much for a great product.

The instructions aren't very clear but read it and make sure you're using the correct nuts and bolts and just use your common sense. It only consists of a few parts. It's not hard to put together, a girl (me) can do it. You will need a second pair of hands to hold it up while you screw it onto the wall though. It's pretty heavy. I suggest you thoroughly read the part about the Anchor Toggler (if you're mounting on dry wall) before you mess with it. The plastic part is fragile and breaks easily. If you do break it call manufacture customer support they will mail you new parts or you can stop by a hardware store. It looks great and seems very sturdy. I would recommend it.

UPDATE: Ignore my comments about my photo, Amazon not allowing pics to be uploaded for this product, sorry. I wanted to get my pots and pans out of the cabinets where they were driving me crazy. Every time I would open the cabinet door, out spilled pans, lids, etc. So, after a good bit of 'e'research, I narrowed our selection down to this item. Its pretty small, I think its 24" wide and not very deep, so if you are expecting to get everything in their 'stock' photo on the rack, it will take some careful staging. Instead, expect to get about 5 to 7 pots/pans on the rack comfortably. Hopefully the photo of my install will help shed a little reality on how this actually works. In my case, as you can see from my pic, I had little space to install a rack, so, this fit. Plus, I only wanted the pieces of our pot/pan set on the wall, so again, gaining the most space wasn't my primary objective. The lids in my pic may seem to be hanging a bit, but, I assure you, they are stable, I just had to experiment with the best placement. I will say that one of the included toggle bolts failed to work during my install. You can get replacement toggles that will fit their included bolts from Lowes (It even tells you in the manual). I was not happy, but, shame on me for not test fitting all the parts before assembly. You can't expect complete quality products these days. That said, I did pick up the 1/4" "Toggler" brand toggle bolt replacements and continued with the install the next day. I did some testing, the rack, once properly installed, will hold what I pictured probably 4 times over or more. Certainly if you set out to put something on it that will cause it to fail, you can, but, for pots and pans its solid. * Iam not crazy about the rack, it is probably the flimsiest piece, but, once its placed with items on it, well, it works. I considered cutting my own shelf from wood and painting it just so it will look a bit better, but, for now the 'grated' rack is in place and holding with no problem. The key is to install properly. READ the directions once, twice, three times all the way through, then follow the picture of the assembled rack. It is not the easiest to line up, assemble or level (Leveling is tricky if you do not assemble it solid, and I mean once you have it assembled, tighten it...a lot). The included hex wrenches are ok at best, they don't seem to fit the bolts quite exact and this caused the hex wrench to slip some, so, you may want to use your own if you have them. I HIGHLY recommend you are either an advanced DIY'er or have 2 people to install. Once you drill the 1/2" holes for the toggle bolts (I used 2 since I was unable to use/'hit' a stud), you are pretty much committed to either completing the install or repairing your wall. That said, be sure you are comfortable with an advanced assembly, proper use of a level, drill and keep a bar of soap nearby for your mouth ; ) I will say again, once properly installed, this is a solid rack, albeit small, which is what I needed, it is solid. I have no doubt it will hold what ever cook-ware I hang or place on it. Best of luck.

This rack is really great to look at. Very rustic, yet contemporary style in my opinion. It does not stick out too far from the wall, so it's good for smaller kitchens. The rack comes with the tools needed to put the item together, but tools for the actual installation are required of course (level, tape measure, drill, 1/8" and 1/2" bits). The set also comes with drywall anchors and wood screws if needed. Putting the rack together is very simple. Just put a few pieces together and tighten with the included hex keys. I don't understand how anybody could have difficulty putting the actual rack together. Installing the rack to the wall takes a bit of time, but is not very difficult. If you have any experience hanging items, it should be no problem. It only requires you to drill 4 holes in the wall: 2 for the top support arms and 2 for the back bar, so if you decide to move it, it seems like a pretty easy cover- up. Overall it is a great product. Very sturdy, offers adequate storage space, and looks great.

Fits nicely on the wall in my teeny-tiny kitchen. I've got it set up to hold 6 pots and pans plus a couple of small items, and my cookbooks are up on top. It's perfect for about that amount of stuff (especially after I wall-mounted a lid holder next to it). It's attractive, it's sturdy, and it was actually surprisingly easy to install. They include a set of high-end anchors that allows this to be installed *anywhere* on the (drywall not plaster) wall, instead of requiring that you mount it on a stud. That means it's possible to put it exactly where you want it.

I want to like the rack. It is a good price. It is solidly built. It looks really sharp. It comes with nice hardware to let you hang it on a drywall wall without studs. However, it is quite a pain to put together. I have a bachelors degree in Computer Science, so I generally think I am good at following directions. I have had great success with Ikea directions. However, the directions on this thing kicked my butt. I had to read most lines 10 times to understand what it meant. Then I would still miss some subtle detail and have to redo the step. Trying to get the sides aligned perfectly square so that the holes would be the prescribed 20.75 inches apart was very hard. You would adjust it one way, and it would lean the other way. So much harder to get square than it should have been. The bolts I was working on were also very soft, so after 2 or 3 adjustments they would be stripped out, and that was all the adjustments you can do. The included hardware assumes no studs. So if there is a stud where you want to hang it, you are out of luck. The included hardware also assumes 1.75" of empty space behind the drywall. If both these conditions are met, it will work great. If you have less than 1.75" of space behind your drywall, you will need to find another way to mount it. So in conclusion, if you are good at reading complicated directions, and want a sturdy pot rack for a good price, get this guy. If you are not very handy, you might be better off with a different one.

I've seen reviews where people say how hard this thing is to install, but if you're handy at all, it's not hard. If you're not handy at all, it's still not that hard. All you need is a drill (mini hand one or big one, both work), a 1/2 drill bit, and a 5/16 drill bit. I didn't even have a 1/2 inch bit and just used a 1/4, sawing out the hole until the toggler fit through. It came with the Allen wrenches needed and all other parts were included. I recommend getting a few extra togglers (the piece that goes into the wall through the 1/2 inch holes so studs aren't needed). I got them at Ace Hardware for $1.49 each and needed the extra 2 as I broke the first two trying to force them too much. You can get more at toggler dot com (it's the SNAPTOGGLE) or other hardware stores as well. Make sure to measure out the distance between the holes EXACTLY as they say and use a pencil on the wall. Also, make sure to use a level to get it nice and straight. Your wall would need to have at least 25 inches or so or horizontal space so the pans/etc have some room and don't bounce against the wall. When hanging, make sure to account for the 2 inch long hooks and the length of the pots/pans so you have enough vertical clearance. It's sturdy, well made, and minimalistic. It only took about 30 minutes to hang, having all the tools needed. I recommend this product. Just make sure to follow the instructions to a T and you won't have a problem.

I needed a place to put my enameled cast iron pots. Since they are also heavy I wanted a rack that was strong too. This fit the bill perfectly - and works so well!! I've hung 2 dutch ovens and 2 skillets. My lids are on the shelf above with a decorative teak salad bowl. It's pretty, basic, functional, and streamlined. The hooks for hanging the pans (Or whatever you want to hang.) are not secured. They also face different directions. So it's easy to move a hook on the metal grid of the shelf. If a pan doesn't fit exactly as you want it use a different hook with the angle faced in a different direction and it works. The hooks themselves are deep enough that I've never had a hook come off of the shelf in daily use of hanging and removing the pots. Pros: Easy to install Flexible use with hooks pointed different directions Strong Shelf for additional storage Streamlined Cons: ????? I love it - and will probably get it again for the same use at the cabin!

love it. Easy to put up. Directions were good. Had to use a different wall anchor on one of them screws because the toggle broke but the other one went up fine. Could be just me :). love how it looks. I am very happy with it.

Muy bueno, práctico, resistente, el color no ayuda mucho, pero en negro mate luce perfecto

It arrived when promised, in perfect condition. It was easily installed and fits perfectly into the area I chose to hang it. It looks good and makes my life a whole lot easier.

Esta muy proactico y tiene mucha capacidad para colgar ollas y sartenes sin que estorben y muy a la vista

Es practico y el armado sencillo una vez que entiendes el esquema poco legible por la escala y la nomenclatura de las piezas