wpntech 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 Are you using the GORM Series like this one ? http://www.ikea.com.sg/en/catalog/detail.a...store,storeroom The load is only 50kg ... quite low? I was using it for my 3room store and i have at least 90kg on it and no problem. hahahaha But again put all the heavy stuff at the lower end to avoid top heavy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TYM 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 My family have been using Ikea GORM for more than 10 years, no problem. Buy, bring home, fix it up, can use straight away. For my current GORM, I put some of my leftover floor tiles at the bottom tier to create a stable base. Never like those industrial type metal racks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d'lotus 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 @ngunadi, do you have any idea how heavy 50kg is? It is 50kg PER shelf... not the whole thing. I don't know if this is a Singaporean thing.... as everyone that saw the GORM rack will SURE to ask the same question.... can withstand heavy stuff or not.... and when I ask...... what's the HEAVIEST item they have that they would store on the rack..... VACUUM CLEANER..... bloody niamah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newie-X 1 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 Like I mentioned earlier in a thread, easy or hard depends on whether one is a DIYer or has done this before. Eg. To an investor, it is EASY to identify which share(s) to invest in.... to me..... it's a BLANK wall! Coming back to the IKEA rack.... just follow the instructions, and throw in a little common sense Happy 'screwing' Cheap? Not really - the ready made ones from other companies are much cheaper, as they produce in bulk. On the other hand, u get to mix and match what you want... let's see what's my damage.... 8 units - 77x31cm shelf @ $9 = $72 1 unit - 77x31cm bottle rack @ $12 = $12 7 units - 50x31cm shelf @ $7 = $49 3 pairs - 110cm post @ $6 = $18 3 pairs - 59cm extension post @ $5 = $15 3 pairs - end caps @ $1.50 = $4.50 Total damage = $170.50 !! (wow - I didn't know before... just keep adding the parts till I get what I had in the end) (I painted everything white before installation - leftover paint from reno) For neat stacking, I use boxes (wife's shoe boxes take up nearly 1/4 of the storage space) and Ikea's Samla plastic containers (39x28x14cm - $4 each and 28x20x14cm - $2 each) Lid (if required) is $2 and $1 each respectively. hi lotus based on the items you used, wat is the final dimension of yr rack? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reno145 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 What do you think of these IKEA racks for storeroom? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d'lotus 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2010 hi lotus based on the items you used, wat is the final dimension of yr rack? 200 (H) x 135 (W) x 37 (D) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renogal 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2010 i found this shop and was one of the cheapest when during my search for bombshelter rack. functional and no frills as installation all inclusive. Universal General Trading - no frills Boltless Rack with good mdf boards. ard 6ft and 4 levels - 180SGD / 67481358 and 97434877 Tip: Can tell them how much you need off the ground, for easy vacuuming etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newie-X 1 Report post Posted June 13, 2010 i found this shop and was one of the cheapest when during my search for bombshelter rack. functional and no frills as installation all inclusive. Universal General Trading - no frills Boltless Rack with good mdf boards. ard 6ft and 4 levels - 180SGD / 67481358 and 97434877 Tip: Can tell them how much you need off the ground, for easy vacuuming etc. thanks...will call them to check Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcseow 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2010 i found this shop and was one of the cheapest when during my search for bombshelter rack. functional and no frills as installation all inclusive. Universal General Trading - no frills Boltless Rack with good mdf boards. ard 6ft and 4 levels - 180SGD / 67481358 and 97434877 Tip: Can tell them how much you need off the ground, for easy vacuuming etc. hi where is this shop located? thannks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ngunadi 2 Report post Posted June 14, 2010 @ngunadi, do you have any idea how heavy 50kg is? It is 50kg PER shelf... not the whole thing. I don't know if this is a Singaporean thing.... as everyone that saw the GORM rack will SURE to ask the same question.... can withstand heavy stuff or not.... and when I ask...... what's the HEAVIEST item they have that they would store on the rack..... VACUUM CLEANER..... bloody niamah! Haha ... true Usually my heavy stuff are: - Books - Audio CD (with complete packaging), leaving them in store room after rip them to mp3. I saw your quotation of your racks. Where did you get it from? Mind give me to contacts and also any pics of your racks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noobhouse 1 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 What do you think of these IKEA racks for storeroom? they dun look like they're built for heavy duty usage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Choon 1 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 yes, you are right.. they don't.... i used it to put my materials for my craft hobby, which isn't heavy at all.. then when i moved house, a slight knock by my mover only and the whole thing collapsed... imagine you stacked them all up, and one day they decide to give way......... so consider again hor. the joinings not good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noobhouse 1 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 True ... I will consider that one. I prefer wood than metal racks also er wont' wood attract termites? @ngunadi, do you have any idea how heavy 50kg is? It is 50kg PER shelf... not the whole thing. I don't know if this is a Singaporean thing.... as everyone that saw the GORM rack will SURE to ask the same question.... can withstand heavy stuff or not.... and when I ask...... what's the HEAVIEST item they have that they would store on the rack..... VACUUM CLEANER..... bloody niamah! issit ideal to go for max load per shelf? i saw somewhere on this topic there's 1 type can take 100kg per shelf. another thing, issit better to have (lockable) wheels for shelf or no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisngpg 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2010 yes, you are right.. they don't.... i used it to put my materials for my craft hobby, which isn't heavy at all.. then when i moved house, a slight knock by my mover only and the whole thing collapsed... imagine you stacked them all up, and one day they decide to give way......... so consider again hor. the joinings not good. Yah, this is the Antonius range. It warps after a while and if you hit it, all the drawers come crashing down!! Don't buy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newie-X 1 Report post Posted June 17, 2010 Yah, this is the Antonius range. It warps after a while and if you hit it, all the drawers come crashing down!! Don't buy... wow! never expect this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
