Garage gear: a place for everything

Custom Home, Jan-Feb, 2005 by Stephani L. Miller

Vantage Pointe Group

A modular system of zinc-coated steel cabinets, toolboxes, workbenches, perforated steel pegboard and louvered wall panels, and accessories, the Dura Fitted Garage system is coated with a polyester/metallic silver epoxy. The system features two-point locking mechanisms on cabinets; lockable casters on rolling base units; and adjustable feet on fixed base units that can be bolted together for increased stability. Cabinet doors are double-skinned, with the inside skin a pegboard or louvered panel for attaching bins or tool hooks. Drawers are lined with foam to protect tools. 877.387.2872. www.dura.us. Circle 190.

storeWALL

The storeWALL Heavy Duty system is based on a patented heavy duty extruded PVC, tongue-and-groove wall panel, Available in 4- and 8-foot lengths, the panel comes in two wood-grain finishes and three solid colors. A variety of sports equipment and tool hooks, shelves, baskets, bins, and wood, steel, or resin cabinets provide wall storage. Cabinets come in several capacities, have adjustable feet, and can be locked. Flooring is also available, storeWALL may be installed with screws or with no-show fasteners. 866.889.2502. www.storewall.com. Circle 191.

GarageTek

The patented, UL-listed, and Class A fire-rated TekPanel wall system allows a variety of storage elements to attach to it. Specially engineered clips evenly distribute the weight of each storage element on the panels. Storage accessories include activity racks, shelving, large storage chests, wall cabinets, tall floor cabinets, tool brackets, baskets, and utility hooks. Each cabinet shelf supports up to 40 pounds. 866.664.2724. www.garagetek.com. Circle 192.

Gladiator GarageWorks

The Gladiator GarageWorks system, based around the UL-listed GearWall Panel, features modular floor cabinets, drawer units, shelving, work benches, flooring, and a variety of wall hooks, baskets, shelves, and racks. All floor units are mounted on lockable casters, and most cabinet shelves hold up to 50 pounds. Stamped metal tread plate panels accent the front of lockers and cabinets, as well as the Freezerator refrigerator-freezer, the under-counter garage refrigerator, and the garbage compactor. Warranty coverage varies by component. 866.342.4089. www.gladiatorgw.com. Circle 193.