Remodeling Garage...Cabinet Vendors?

[Boongie]

My garage is in dire need of a makeover. I really need storage for car supplies, lawn tools, kids outdoor games, etc. I know that there are several franchised companies that offer cabinets, work benches, etc. for the garage. Can anybody recommend a vendor? Is there anything that I should be looking for in cabinets/work benches?



One company that sent me a brochure has cabinets that are actually raised a few inches off the garage floor to prevent water or chemical spills damage to the cabinets. I found that concept to be interesting but am wondering how stable the cabinets would be.



Thanks for any advice.

[holland_patrick]

I used a Race deck type flooring to keep mine off the ground and them got the cabinets at home depot. they have a good selection and are pretty cheep I got ones you can hang and there is a nice narrow one that you can place between a double door that works great for sealants and waxes

[the other pc]

Most "specialty garage cabinets" I`ve seen have just been the lowest grade frameless cabinets, mostly aimed at customers who just use them as overflow storage for household goods. They`ll hold your Costco size paper towels packs just fine but I wouldn`t try to store a transmission in them.



I`m not suggesting they`re all junk, I`m sure some are good, just compare different suppliers carefully for material, construction, hardware, and finish quality. Some are definitely better than others. Some are junk.



You also might talk to some cabinet makers who aren`t "garage specialists". They can often give you better products at competitive prices and are usually more flexible when it comes to custom modifications.





PC.

[QuentinJS]

What are you looking for in a cabinet? There are many different products out there, we for example carry the Slide-Lok and Coleman products which we use in many installations. Personally I prefer the Slide-Lok ones of the 2, but the Coleman are cheaper which is also a benefit. (you can see some examples on our site www.TotalGarage.ca)



There really aren`t any "modular" cabinets out there that you can throw a significant transmission into, at least not one off any older car, perhaps a newer one as they are generally rated for 2-300 lbs.



Tell me what your looking for and I can try to suggest some options that might work for you. Now as mentioned above by another poster, I also like the custom cabinets, these will fit your garage perfectly, BUT they will come at a higher price then the modular ones but they will be solid!



I would suggest only looking at products that are elevated from the ground, as water will damage the cabinets in no time. If your going with modular, make sure they are solid. Most will be solid when mounted to the wall, but if they are solid before hand they will last longer. Also wit modular, make sure they will work as you want them to, they don`t always work like you might think they should.



So thats my initial 2 cents...



Cheers,

Quentin

www.TotalGarage.ca