Making clothes rail that hangs on wall

[Robert89]

Just had the idea of using the oval clothes rail from my old wardrobe that's about to be thrown out, and have it hung up on the wall, until we move. Was going to just get a floor standing rail, but this seems better as i can store boxes underneath. I'm just wondering if these would provide enough support for the 3ft 2 rail and all the clothes? http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Oval-Centre-Rail-Bracket-Chrome/p/160692#tab-details_content

 

[Burnerman]

Those brackets are often used horizontally and they'll work perfectly well if you can get a good fixing to your wall.
John

 

[foxhole]

How are you going to hang clothes on rail 2 inches off the wall?

 

[Robert89]

Ah just realised they are supposed to hang vertically, so would have to hang them from the ceiling! Just need to find some wall brackets that hold an oval rail, that come out far enough to hang the clothes on, but it's proving difficult.

 

[OwainDIYer]

Have a look at your local charity shops, they usually use Spur type wall uprights with a variety of hanging rails/brackets. Then got to online shopfitting suppliers.

 

[foxhole]

You could use a couple of angle shelf brackets on the wall and add a timber then the standard oval end brackets could be used.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

It took 7 seconds to find this one, I expect there are others: http://www.shopfittings-ltd.co.uk/wall-mounted-hanging-rail-bracket.html

 

[Robert89]

You could use a couple of angle shelf brackets on the wall and add a timber then the standard oval end brackets could be used.

Good idea, though would the edge of the shelf would be thick enough to attach those oval end brackets?

It took 7 seconds to find this one, I expect there are others: http://www.shopfittings-ltd.co.uk/wall-mounted-hanging-rail-bracket.html

That's exactly what i'm looking for, only oval shaped!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Oh I see, what size is the rail then? It's doubtful you'll find one exactly to match. if its a temporary thing does it matter if the rail is a bit loose?

 

[Robert89]

The width of the rail is 15mm. I would assume most oval racks have this standard fitting.

I would buy a 4ft wall rack altogether if they weren't so pricey!

 

[chappers]

You could use a couple of angle shelf brackets on the wall and add a timber then the standard oval end brackets could be used.

Good idea, though would the edge of the shelf would be thick enough to attach those oval end brackets?

the oval brackets you have would then hang down underneath

 

[Robert89]

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Ah of course, never thought of that! Great idea, and would give me extra shelf space to put things on. Think i'll do this then, thanks alot