Cuisinart CRBS-36B Chef's Classic 36-Inch Rectangular Wall-Mount Bookshelf Rack, Brushed Stainless
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Mounting problem solved!
As stated in a previous review, this rack has to be mounted directly into the wall studs. Unfortunately, the limited space in my small kitchen and the location that I wanted to mount the shelf did not allow for mounting the shelf directly into wall studs. The solution.....I attached a 24" X 36" piece of 3/4" birch plywood into the studs using eight 3" drywall screws (it's a good idea to countersink the screws into the plywood). To the plywood, I laminated a 24" X 36" stainless steel backsplash (available at Lowes or Home Depot for about 30 bucks) with liquid nails and four screws (holes are pre-drilled on each corner). I could then mount the bookshelf rack into the plywood/stainless steel backsplash without having to worry about mounting the unit into studs. You can also add some trim around the edges of the plywood/stainless to hide the plywood edges. My Cuisinart Mult-Clad Pro cookware looks great displayed from this rack. The mount is rock solid.
If this solution...
Store and display your Cuisinart cookware within easy reach. Cuisinart is pleased to offer an exciting new variety of specialty pieces of Chef's Classic Cookware that make everyday cooking tasks a pleasure. New wall-mounted racks offer easy storage of cookware. Bookshelf rack's grid provides extra storage space.
- Rectangular wall-mount bookshelf rack introduces style and function to any kitchen
- Durably constructed; inset grid doubles as storage shelf for cookbooks and accessories
- 12 "S" hooks enable moveable positioning to create customized cookware storage
- Includes 2 reinforced wall brackets and all necessary installation hardware
- Measures approximately 10 by 36 by 3-1/5 inches
Sturdy and well made
Looks very nice with a brushed stainless finish and compliments stainless steel appliances perfectly. Quite heavy. Keep in mind that to mount this unit safely on sheet rock walls that you must screw it into the wall studs. The unit has two mounting holes drilled at 32 inches, which is correct if your builder has spaced the studs properly on 16 inch centers, [ good luck on this if you live in the Atlanta area as we do].
The wood screws supplied with this unit are of the cheap import variety and snap easily when torqued down. One of them broke off in the wall , forcing us to drill it out of the wall and replace it with an oversized screw. Save yourself the headache and buy four U.S. made screws and toss the others away before you begin.
Lastly, the hook hangers that come with this unit are all of equal length and hang at a bit of an angle. I didn't think that made for the most efficient use of the space available and I got my husband to shorten and bend a couple of them in...
Mount with a Backsplash and its AMAZING
I mostly followed fyurguy's instructions but I have a few tips to add as well:
Supply List:
-Cuisinart Pot Rack (as shown here)
-24x36" stainless steel backsplash Broan SP3604 Backsplash 24-Inch by 36-Inch Stainless Steel Range Hood Wall Shield
-24x36" 3/4" thick birch plywood (this part is tricky, I will explain below)
-x5 1/2" #8 Stainless Steel Screws
-Box of 3" Course Thread Drywall Screws (don't bother with the fine thread)
-Flat Black Spraypaint
-x1 squeeze tube of liquid nail
-x1 cheap paint brush (its just to spread liquid nail... I used an old paint soaked one. It doesn't matter)
-Metal Boring bits for your drill
OK to begin, the Plywood is probably the trickiest thing about this setup. Most stores won't have a prefab cut of plywood in 24x36. You can have a lot of places cut a Longer sheet down, but their tools they use to cut it...
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