How to Cut, Install, Fix and Clean Metal Wire Shelf
Wire shelves are the perfect tools for organizing your life. The entire idea behind wire shelves is to make it easier for things to be arranged, so that makes them more accessible. This article will highlight be how chrome wire shelf, metal wire shelf, steel wire shelf, 3 tier wire shelf and 4 tier wire shelf can be installed and cut. Also, we will be focusing on the way it can be cleaned and fixed.
How to cut metal wire shelf?
Regardless of the type of wire shelf, you are using at the end of the day they all have a similar way to be dealt with. Chrome wire shelf or metal wire shelf all can be cut in more or less in the same manner. At times most of the instruction precisely point out that their shelves have been customized according to specific dimensions. Therefore, they cannot be altered, but it does not mean they cannot be dealt with.
All you need is a bolt cutter and a measuring tape. These two tools can come in handy when they need to be. So the first step is to find the spot for your wire shelf. Then measure the said spot and write down the measurements. The next step is to measure the wire shelf and see how much needs to be cut off for it to be adjusted. When considering the type of wire shelf 3-tier wire shelf or 4-tier shelf makes the adjustments and voila there you have it. But be careful while dealing with metal wire shelf or steel wire shelf as the edges can be sharp so protective gloves are recommended.
How to install?
After making the required adjustments, the next step is to install it in its rightful place. So first makes light pointers at the back of the shelf where you are going to be placing your screw-mounted clips. Then make the same markings on the area where the shelf is to be placed. Make sure the markings are accurate and check twice before moving forward.
For the next step, be very cautious. Therefore, for this step, you will need a drilling machine, which is going to be making holes in the markings you have made. Fill the screwed holes with the clippings and tighten them up. After the clips have been screwed start attaching the metal or chrome shelf to the clippings. Make sure that you cover the open ends with plastic caps to avoid getting poked by it. These simple steps might seem easy to follow, but they can be tricky; therefore accuracy is the key here. Plus it does get a little frustrating especially when you are dealing with a 3-tier shelf or a 4 tier shelf.
How to fix?
Now chrome wire shelf, metal wire shelf or steel wire shelf can be easily fixed or repaired. All you need is some components to assist you in this task (these tools can be used for 3 tier and 4 tier shelves as well).
The first thing to do is to remove all the stuff lying on the metal wire shelf or the steel wire shelf. Remove the wires from the shelf that needs repairing or fixing. Be careful while doing so. Move the shelf upwards so that it pops out of the plastic casing. If the wires are what need to be repaired then add a new one and remove the old one.
If the brackets have stopped supporting the structure of the shelf, then unscrew the broken brackets with a power screwdriver. Or remove it by force from the drywall. Fill the drywall with a compound that is going to form the solid base for the new bracket to be placed on. Re-drill the new space created and install the new bracket. This would allow you to once again mount your chrome wire shelf or steel wire shelf on to the place where it was before.
How to clean?
It is quite common that the chrome wire shelf, metal wire shelf or steel wire shelf can start collecting dust. They can get really dirty and can turn ugly over time. No matter how many time you dust it with a clean cloth the dirt remains. But with the help of some simple tools. You can make your 3-tier wire shelf or 4 tier shelf look as good as new.
Therefore, the one tool that was used for this cleaning project was elbow grease. No, elbow grease is not something that you can find in any hardware store; it is more of an idiom. Elbow grease of the good old handy work that you need to do to get rid of the stains and dirt. Then you need an all-purpose cleaner of your choice — a clean rag cloth and a spare toothbrush that can get into small nooks and crannies.
Spray your all-purpose cleaner all over your metal wire shelf, steel wire shelf or chrome wire shelf. Then with the toothbrush and bit of good old elbow grease go over the entire shelf. And start rubbing the product in. In the 3 tier wire shelf or 4 tier wire shelf, the area that takes the most time is the middle wire. So be prepared to spend more time cleaning it after you conclude that the brush has done all that it can use the rag. And clean the access spray from the steel wire shelf, metal wire shelf or chrome wire shelf. You now have a brand new wire shelf that smells nice as well and looks cleaner than before.
Conclusion
To conclude it can be said that wire shelves can be tricky when they want to be. Hopefully, these simple tips and tricks helped you in understanding the way wire shelves can be dealt with. All the tools mentioned in this article are usually available at home. Moreover, they can easily be found in any hardware store as well.