Rods in the closet are necessary for compact placement of things so that they do not wrinkle. Hangers with clothes - dresses, blouses, shirts - are placed on a crossbar, which keeps them in “excellent shape.” There are bars only for trousers, there are for belts and ties.
In the article we will tell you what other characteristics the rods differ in, what materials would be better from, and how to make them yourself.
Dimensions of clothing rails
The length of the rod depends on the width of the cabinet. For example, in a standard wardrobe, its length does not exceed a meter.
Expert opinion
Alexander Didenko
Furniture assembler at Mabaks
If the cabinet is voluminous, install a larger crossbar, but I still recommend placing additional support under it.
The average length of retractable bars is from 25 cm to 50 cm.
The size of the Ikea retractable structure is 50x35 cm. It is convenient for shirts and light items.
Compliment - retractable clothes rail, load 7 kilograms
You should not install a crossbar longer than one and a half meters, as it may not hold up and break under the load of clothing. The maximum length for round rods is 1.5 m.
Oval bars are stronger than round ones, so they can be made longer. There are also telescopic rods with variable size and a load of up to 10 kg. Example on video.
Technological passages and driveways
First of all, it is necessary to take into account that the distance between the racks in the warehouse for forklifts and other equipment must be sufficient for free movement. And the minimum step between sections is at least 80 cm. Standards are taken into account at the planning stage. The transport route is placed opposite the entrance to the hangar and there is a formula for calculating its size. It is equal to double the width of the stacker. And for safety, another 1 meter is added.
At the same time, warehouse workers need to move easily in inter-rack corridors and not interfere with lifting mechanisms. This is not a whim, but a safety standard. In addition, the distribution of working time will become more logical and efficiency will increase. Which will have a positive impact on trade turnover.
At what height should you hang the barbell?
The height of the crossbar depends on the length of the clothing:
- long clothes - 180–200 cm;
- things of medium length - from 140 to 170 cm;
- short clothes - 100–120 cm.
The most comfortable height:
- with a height of 180 cm - 200 cm,
- with a height of 160 cm - 190 cm.
The distance from the cabinet ceiling to the crossbar must be at least 4 cm.
If you need two longitudinal bars, mentally divide the closet space into two halves and imagine how long things will hang on the top bar and how long on the bottom bar. At this distance, attach the rods.
The crossbar for belts and ties should be fixed on the side wall or on the door if the wardrobe is a wardrobe.
Retractable hanger bar (microlift)
It is used in cases where it is necessary to hang clothes on hangers in closets less than 500 mm deep.
It is with a closet depth of up to 500 mm that it is necessary to change the direction of hanging clothes on hangers. And the retractable rod or, as it is also called in narrow furniture circles, “microlift” is precisely intended for the transverse placement of clothes inside the closet. But such hangers have one drawback! They are not designed for heavy weight, which means they are not suitable for heavy outerwear.
Retractable rods come in lengths from 250 mm to 500 mm. In general, you can easily choose the most optimal microlift size for your closet.
How to install a clothes rail in a closet
The installation method depends on the furniture parameters. If the crossbar needs to be placed in a narrow cabinet, it is better to use a longitudinal fastening. If the cabinet is deep enough, you can perform a transverse installation.
Installation of the longitudinal crossbar
First option:
- Place one end of the rod blank in the holder, measure the distance from the cut of the blank to the plane where the holder is attached to the wall. In our case it turned out to be 3 mm.
- Do the same on the other side.
- Measure the distance from wall to wall (w), subtract the sum of the distances to the holder from the resulting number. This will give you the length of the rod (d).
- Saw off the steel tube (I recommend using a 25 mm universal Joker pipe) with a grinder or a hand hacksaw to size.
- Calculate the distance from the back wall of the closet to the rod: usually 25–28 cm (depending on the size of the clothes and the dimensions of the hangers).
- Make holes for the wall socket with a screwdriver or drill (depending on the cabinet material) and secure the holders with 4x16 mm screws.
- Place the crossbar on them.
A ready-made kit for installing a crossbar in a closet can be bought in a store
Consider the distance from the cabinet ceiling to the rod holder - 4–5 cm.
Expert opinion
Alexander Didenko
Furniture assembler at Mabaks
Sometimes, for structural strength, you can additionally install a mount on the ceiling of the cabinet to prevent the rod from breaking.
Additional mount for ceiling crossbar
Second option.
Method of installing a wooden crossbar in a wardrobe.
- Drill holes at the ends and in the walls of the cabinet.
- Place the beam against the wall.
- From the outside, drill the self-tapping screw so that it fits into the hole in the end.
Such fasteners are dangerous because the crossbar can crack along its entire length when drilled.
Installing the crossbar
In the transverse position, a retractable microlift rod is often installed. It is attached to four screws screwed into the top of the cabinet. This mechanism is applicable for light items.
The crossbar is secured with four screws to the top of the cabinet in a convenient location
If you are going to hang outerwear and at the same time want to install it across the closet, choose a pipe not with a microlift, but a standard shape: oval or round. It will be more reliable.
A rod with a rigid mount has an increased load
Pantograph
A pantograph is a structure made of metal and plastic in the form of a U-shaped connection, which allows you to lower and raise the bar.
Such designs are quite expensive, but are indispensable in tall cabinets when you have to use space right under the ceiling. A special mechanism allows you to lower the pantograph lift bar to the level of human height in order to remove or hang hangers with clothes. The weight load on the pantograph may vary depending on the type of pantograph. But usually the average load is around 8 - 12 kg. The pantograph is especially popular in the design of wardrobes, where there is a need to hang short clothes on hangers in “two tiers”. It is the pantograph lift that allows you to easily and effectively cope with this task.
How to make a closet rod with your own hands
Self-made crossbars, in fact, are no different from already installed ready-made structures.
They may differ in the materials used. The store sells standard crossbars with ready-made fasteners, but in any garage you can find suitable devices for modifying them yourself.
What you will need:
- steel tube with a diameter of 25 mm, a length of 100–120 cm (for example, cuttings of pipes from a metal ladder or a forged bench);
- pipe connector - you can take a sleeve from a car bearing;
- two metal plates of rectangular or oval shape;
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- self-tapping screws;
- welding machine;
- Bulgarian;
- spray paint.
Manufacturing stages:
- Paint the tube with spray paint.
- Use a grinder to saw the connector into two parts.
- Weld each part to the metal plates - the fasteners are ready.
- Drill holes at the bottom and top of the resulting part - this blank is the flange.
- Make markings for the holders on the cabinet walls.
- Secure the holders with self-tapping screws.
- Carefully insert the ends of the pipe into the holders.
Manufacturing materials
Crossbars are made from different materials: metal, plastic, wood. For a long time, hangers made of wood in the form of oval rods were in fashion. The material is highly durable, but its service life is short because it does not tolerate moisture.
Recently, most crossbars are made from aluminum and steel. High-strength steel is coated with chrome as standard. Aluminum structures are lighter in weight, their production technology is simpler, but they cannot withstand a large number of things. Such strips are not suitable for outerwear.
Plastic bars are intended for light shirts, blouses, skirts, ties, and scarves. They are located at the bottom of the cabinet. They are budget-friendly.
What to remember
When choosing a crossbar, consider:
- Wardrobe size. If it is shallow, a crossbar will fit well.
- Correctly mark the position of the bar: do not forget about the indentations on the top and sides.
- The length of the tube should not exceed one and a half meters - otherwise the structure will not support the weight of the clothing.
- If there will be a lot of clothes on the hangers, choose a steel bar.
A rod in a closet is a solution for those who love order and a clearly planned space. With the right choice of materials and proper installation, it will serve you for many years.
What parameters does the choice of cabinet section height depend on?
In most cases, the height of the clothes rail in the closet depends on the dimensions of the product that the potential buyer can afford.
- For a small room, a structure with an appropriate scale is usually purchased.
- In addition, you should take into account the number of things that will need to be placed in the closet in the future. Some people don't have a large selection of different clothes. And others prefer many varieties of things for every day. Consequently, this factor influences the final choice.
- Personal preferences. It happens that a person, on his own initiative, orders sections with small dimensions. That is, he loves it when everything is in a compact form, which means so be it.
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Wardrobe dimensions
The wardrobe can be of different widths, heights and depths. To accommodate two-door models, you will need a niche with a width of 100 to 200 cm, three-door models - from 150 to 300 cm, four-door models - from 200 to 400 cm. The minimum width is 100 cm, since compartment doors less than 50 cm are unstable.
The standard cabinet depth is 60 cm. Please note that 10 cm will be spent on the sliding system - the usable area will be only 50 cm. For cabinets less than 40 cm there is a special sliding system for clothes - keep in mind that much less things will fit.
How to calculate the location of shelves
The height of the shelves in the closet is a criterion that must be taken into account when choosing first. Since furniture is purchased with the expectation that it will last for many years, it is worth taking its choice with full responsibility. Wrong selection can cause many inconveniences. One of them is the arrangement of shelves without taking into account height.
Drawers 50 cm deep
Almost everyone has encountered a problem that forces them to resort to using a chair or device to reach things at the very top. Therefore, in order to avoid such troubles, you need to make sure in advance that the cabinet is assembled based on certain data.
Taking into account standard sizes and personal requirements, you can create a cabinet that will be a pleasure to use.
Installation of a rod with a ceiling mount
If self-tapping screws, hangers, or brackets are chosen for fastening, then installing the rod using the ceiling method, to the ceiling, is done as follows:
- mark the place of fixation;
- drill holes;
- screws or screws are screwed in.
Anchor bolts are installed as follows:
- Make holes of the required diameter.
- The fastener is secured by driving or screwing.
There are many designs of rods that allow you to hang clothes evenly, compactly and maintain their presentable appearance. Special devices have been developed for each type of clothing.
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