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TightMesh™ Shelving

Perfect for use in a pantry, linen closet or kid’s room, TightMesh™ Shelving has twice as much wire as other ventilated shelving to make it strong enough to handle heavy-duty storage. The wires are spaced close together so items will not tip over or fall through.
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How can I purchase 12 ft TM shelving?

I notice that Lowe's carries TM shelving in 16" by 8 ft and 20" by 12 ft but no 16" by 12 ft or 20" by 8 ft ??? This seems like a strange situation. Why not both widths in both lengths? Anyway, I don't want to put a whole bunch of short (8 ft) sections together to make a long shelf. Where can I get the 16" TM shelf in 12 ft lengths?
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I have seen and gotten the 20' lengths at Lowe's. Our Lowes has bolt cutters by the shelving and you can ask an associate to cut a specific length for you. Personally I have my own bolt cutters and I cut my own lengths as I needed them.
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Product availability will vary by store preference and location. Our customers, the retailers, want to carry every product line in its full range of items but have limited space for stock.

If your local stores do not carry the shelving you are in search of, please contact our Consumer Service Department for further assistance. They can be reached by calling 888-895-2110 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET.
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I love the 16" tightwire mesh shelving but I can't get it to lock in place?

I am having a hard time locking the 16inch wire mesh into place is there a trick to locking in the brackets.
asked 2 years, 1 month ago
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Although the listed width of the shelves and brackets may be the same, they may not be the right type for each other. Your next question: well, which do fit with one another?

Don't expect to find an answer on this website - pathetic, really.

FYI, I'm a very experienced handyguy (hand-built several customized shelves from raw lumber to finished, balanced, and hung), and I've never wasted so much time trying to figure out how to get these parts to work with one another.

Never again.
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For FastTrack Closet, set the shelf on the brackets, aligning the wires from front to back in the bracket slots. Placing your hands on top of the shelf, push down and in so that the line wires (which run left to right) will insert into the notches on the brackets.

If one of the line wires is not completely lined up, you will need to pull the whole shelf out and reinstall.

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Where can I purchase 12" Tightmesh shelving?

Can can only find the 16 and 20" tightmesh at Lowe's and Home Depot. Of course, I need the 12". Can you tell me where I can buy it? I am in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Anything in PA, Ohio, or Virginia would be good. Thanks.
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A list of retailers is not currently available for the 12" TightMesh shelving. For other purchase options, we ask that you contact our Consumer Service Department at 888-895-2110 (M-F, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET).
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how do shelves attach to Fast-Track Bracket?

I have some 16" shelves & 16" FT Brackets, but I don't see how they will come together. I see how the slots and rods line-up, but I don't seem to have the technique down of how to force them in.
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The FastTrack Bracket shown in the photo for "Products related to my question" is the incorrect bracket for the TightMesh Shelving. This bracket is for our FastTrack Garage shelving (#5E21 and #5E22).

To install the TightMesh Shelving into a FastTrack Closet bracket, set the shelf on the brackets, aligning the wires from front to back in the bracket slots. Placing your hands on top of the shelf, push down and in so that the line wires (which run left to right) will insert into the notches on the brackets. If one of the line wires is not completely lined up, you will need to pull the whole shelf out and reinstall.

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answered 2 years, 1 month ago
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Can you customize the size of the shelf?

I have a space That can only take the max of a 10" shelf. I would be using them for storage like: bottled water, soda...
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asked 2 years, 1 month ago
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The shelves can be cut to the desired length. The depth of the shelf can not be customized.
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Is the tight mesh shelving the same as (with the same weight rating) as the fast track garage shelving?

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The Tightmesh Shelving weight limits are based on the type of installation method used. Please contact our Consumer Service Department at 888-895-2110 for further assistance.

The Fast Track Garage System weight limits are achieved when installed as instructed and using the 5E21 Wire Shelf or the 5E22 Multi-Purpose Shelf.
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How Much Weight Can a Shelf Hold?

Where can I find information on how much weight a 6ft tightmesh shelf will hold? I understand the installation method affects the weight limit, so what are my options and how much weight would each support?
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asked 1 year, 10 months ago
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For assistance with specific installation, please contact Rubbermaid Consumer Services through the contact us portion of our website. You may also call 888-895-2110 to speak to a representative, 8:30 to 5:00 ET, Monday through Friday.
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Pantry Kits

Looking to do a pantry closet...any kits in the making or do I need to order individual shelves, brackets etc. Was looking at the narrow wired shelves. Do I use the same hardware as the closet organizers with hang rail, and uprights which seem quite sturdy.
asked 1 year, 10 months ago
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Rubbermaid does offer a Fast Track Pantry Kit model 3R16. This kit does use the hang rail, uprights, brackets and 16" Tightmesh wire shelving. You also have the option of purchasing the hardware and shelving individually and installing using a direct mount method.
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Do you have accessories to add a clothes rod to a 20" tightmesh shelf?

asked 1 year, 8 months ago
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We do not have any type of bracket of accessory that will add a clothes rod to a Tightmesh Shelf. Our clothes rods are only compatible with the HomeFree or Configurations closet line.
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Could I mix the wardrobe with the tightmesh?

I am going to do a pantry and like the tightmesh shelving but looking for a corner piece. Can I mix in the wardrobe corner shelving with the tightmesh shelving?
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So long as the same depth of shelving is used (12" or 16"), the Wardrobe Corner Shelf can be used with Tightmesh. The corner shelves are installed using the same back clips, support braces, and joiner plates as the Tightmesh.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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FastTrack shelving length

When custom cutting shelf length, how much gap should be allowed between wall and end of shelf?
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asked 1 year, 2 months ago
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For installation, we suggest deducting one to two inches from your wall measurement to determine the length of your shelf.
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Do you have 9" depth shelves?

asked 6 months ago
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We do not currently offer a 9" depth for our wire shelving. The smallest shelving depth available is 12".
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Are there corner pieces available for the TM?

I'm redoing our kitchen pantry and was wondering if there is TighMesh piece that will allow me to make a corner?
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The TightMesh Shelving does not have a corner shelf. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Where can I purchase 20" deep tight mesh shelving?

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Our wire shelving is currently sold through Lowe's.

For further retail information, please contact our Consumer Service Department at 888-895-2110 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET.
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