FLEXIMOUNTS 4x8 Overhead Garage Storage Rack without Decking, Garage Storage Organization System, Heavy Duty Metal Ceiling Storage Racks, 600lbs Weight Capacity, White

Easy to put together, takes about 1-2 hours to get installed. Can fit about 6-8 bins based on bin size. Black looks great in garage. Super solid as long as you hit those studs, easily able to hold weight.

This is a build I have been wanting to do for over a year... Part of why I didn't do it sooner was because I could never feel comfortable with how I was going to mount it to the ceiling… I have wanted to make an overhead air filter for a while to help clean the air in my garage/workshop, and last year my neighbor upgraded his home furnace and gave me his old blower. That was step one, but how to house it and mount it is what I was trying to get comfortable with.I thought about chains but was worried it would swing a lot from the force, I thought about mounting it to the ceiling directly with rubber bushings but was worried that the vibration and noise would still be an issue. And then, epiphany, I have an overhead rack in my garage for storage, but I didn’t want to buy another one just to not use the wire base.I found this FLEXIMOUNT system on amazon and for $60-$70 less than a rack with the wire base, I could get this one with NO BASE and modify it how I wanted. It took me maybe two hours to put together by myself, there were times where a second person might have been handy but definitely it can be a one person job. It is super sturdy, I think it is rated to 600 lbs. and after all the build of the enclosure I’m only around 100 pounds, so I’ll actually have additional storage above the shop as well! Can you tell I am super stoked.My other rack in the garage is a more "name brand" one but I can tell you, comparatively, this one is JUST AS STRONG, IF NOT STRONGER, and was for me even easier to put together by myself. And as mentioned, I think one of the best things is simply that you can buy it without a base and save so much money to have what you want. I am going to add some underneath brackets to hold wood and a few other upgrades, so I like that I could make my own base, I used 1/2 inch plywood, anything over 3/8's gives you the 600lb load limit.

I love this product! Great engineering, quality materials, flawless packaging, well-priced, and easy-to-follow instructions made this a snap. If you're looking to add more storage space in your garage, I can heartily recommend this product to anyone - especially first-timers who have no experience. When I can figure out how to fit another one in my garage, I just may get another.

At just over a C note, it’s a deal. Design is simple. Square platform that mounts into the ceiling with 6 arms and brackets. Which is great, because the install directions are not the best. My biggest concern was, would it be wobbly and how to mount into the rafter/joist/truss (the wood holding the roof, ceiling and drywall). Anyway, if put together “correctly”, all bolts and nuts tight, wobble is minimum. Finding the wood center for installation was far more challenging, which brought up other concerns. I used an electric wall stud finder. Which showed ghost studs. I ended up going into the small roof space and measured out the spacing between 2x6’s from the back garage wall. That with the stud finder still made finding centers extremely frustrating. Any review saying this thing was easy to put up, paid someone else to do it. I do Lots of remodels and love DIY projects. Believe me, this was a pain the arse to mount. At one point I googled (as we all do) how to install and how much weight would the garage ceiling hold. Several videos showed how to install, few show how to find studs, but even more interesting was the forms regarding how much weight a rafter/joist/truss can hold. Every structural engineer (guys that design buildings) all had the same answer. Zero. Yes, zero. The garage ceiling was made to hold the garage roof and that’s it. Pre-made trusses or on site rafters, all designed to hold the weight of the roof, not to hold hanging storage. Wow! I was floored. I start panicking. I already started putting up brackets. I google “garage ceiling falls from hanging storage.” Nothing. Just a recall unrelated to a ceiling falling. Anyway, at the very most, one engineer said even if the maker advertised storage can hold 600 pounds (like this one) he wouldn’t recommend even half that. Not even 300 pounds. Well, as you can see from the pics. I finished the install anyway. Placed my 180 pound rear on it and prayed. Held. Filled it up with what looks like well over 600 pounds and it’s still holding. To tell the truth, I have mixed feelings. I want all my junk off the garage floor and this is my best option. However, I flinch everytime the ceiling makes a cracking sound. But life is short. So, Against my better judgment and the opinions of structural engineers, I just purchased another one. Just goes to prove. Darwin was wrong.

I bought 2 racks and was able to adjust the height so they would fit above my garage door. Racks are sturdy and easy to assemble. Just need a $15 piece of 4x8' plywood for the base (they'll cut it into 2 4x4' pieces for you). Holds a lot of stuff and keeps everything nice and neat. I recommend leaving some space on each side as I've done so you can access the shelves from any side. Great product.

I built a quick and dirty ceiling rack using scrap 2x4s and plywood. But I soon realized I did not make it large enough to accommodate all the steel and lumber I wanted to store up there. That’s when I discover this Fleximount ceiling rack! It’s large enough to fit all the stuff I want to put up there and sturdy enough that I’m not afraid to stand under it. (Unlike my first ceiling rack)The ONLY issue or concern is the installation. The install is pretty straightforward but you’re going to need to be handy with measuring where you’re go to place the ceiling mounts. You need to be very accurate with your measurements or you will have trouble lining up the frame. I also recommend having someone help you install.I did this all myself and quickly realized how difficult it was to lift the plywood sheet over my head to set on the mount. I had to cut the plywood in half so it was easier to set in place.I would say install took about 6 hours and I used power tools rather than the provided hand toolsOverall I am happy with this mount and look forward to using it for years to come!