FLEXIMOUNTS 4x8 Overhead Garage Ceiling Storage Rack Organization, Black

Good quality, beside having to put on ceiling they went together easy. Holds the weight.

I installed this 4x8 overhead garage storage rack to free up some floor space in my garage, and it has made a noticeable difference. Once installed, it feels very solid and secure. The rack provides a lot of storage space for items that don’t need to be accessed regularly, such as holiday decorations, storage bins, camping gear, and seasonal items. Moving those things overhead helped clear out a significant amount of floor space. The steel construction feels heavy-duty, and the rack holds multiple storage totes without any signs of sagging or wobbling. I also like that the overhead design makes use of space that would otherwise go unused. Installation does take some time, and having a second person helps, especially when lifting the frame into place. Following the instructions carefully and locating the ceiling joists are important steps for a successful installation. Pros: * Creates a large amount of extra storage space * Strong and sturdy construction * Great for storage bins and seasonal items * Helps keep the garage organized * Makes good use of overhead space Cons: * Installation can be time-consuming * A second person is helpful during assembly Overall, this rack is a great solution for anyone looking to organize a crowded garage. Once installed, it feels secure and provides plenty of storage without taking up valuable floor space.

Easy to install, works great to add a lot of storage in your garage.

I bought and installed two of these. They are great for taking advantage of the wasted ceiling space in the garage in order to give you much more storage space as you can never have enough storage; and it greatly opens up the garage for your car(s) and work space. The downside to this is that the installation isn't the easiest, the directions are fair, the threads for the holes are not very good and their support is non-existent. Originally I had a difficult time with finding my studs (turns out I didn't have traditional studs in my ceiling and thus the challenge). On Amazon there was "professional installation" offered for an additional $100 expense. This seemed expensive and I didn't get it but after having issues with my studs, I considered purchasing it for one shelf and figured I'd watch and then know how to do the other. The Fleximounts support line is non-existent. No one ever picked up or returned voice messages. I resorted to calling Amazon. Amazon said the installation purchase was offered by Fleximounts not them and so you had to purchase it from them. She then called the company herself and they picked up for her (I'm thinking because they saw it was Amazon) but then she got the run-around and then they said they didn't offer the installation service, so I wouldn't recommend paying this as I'm not sure what you are really paying for. It is critical to have your measurements exact for mounting the ceiling brackets, so finding the studs perfectly is a must. Mine was very difficult and I resorted to cutting a 4"x4" square where one of the the studs should be; it turned out to be metal furring strips instead which made it even more challenging; but ultimately I got it done. For furring strips it is important to get the outside edges exact, so you can then find the dead-center (with furring strips you have to hit the dead-center for it to work). There are a couple of videos on youtube that are worth watching to get familiar with the overall process. One guy recommends leaving the vertical arms loose for the installation but I found it best to tighten it almost all the way done, with just the slightest looseness for hanging the shelf by yourself. Likewise don't do like the directions, but leave the shelf in two sections for installation if you have the 4'x8'. Connect two and then the other two so that it is a 4'x4' at that point and install them one at a time. Two arm ends have hooks to help the shelf stay up, the other two are the center pieces and have the slightest ledge to balance on so I put a screwdriver through one hole to help hold it in place and then put in the screw in the other hole. Then replace the screwdriver with a screw and then do the other holes. Once the two shelves are up, screw the centers of the two shelves together. This was very challenging as I found either the holes didn't line up or the threads were horrible. The majority of all the threads in the holes were manufactured really bad so the bolts screwed in really difficult for the majority of all the holes in the shelf part. One shelf I couldn't screw the centers together as the holes just didn't line up no matter what I tried, which even included turning the shelf around. If you use a drill, I recommend being very careful and DO NOT tighten it all the way down with the drill as the bolts will strip extremely easy which will make it impossible to take down later in time. It is best to stick to using a hand ratchet. When picking out your ceiling location, for true strength you need to make sure you span over multiple studs like their directions recommend, so your studs will dictate the direction of your shelves. Likewise I would not go flush with the wall because it'll make it impossible to screw in the bolts for the shelf. One recommendation which I thought was clever was to install the shelves over your garage door when it is open. Your height on the shelf can be set to what you want (it is somewhat flexible for your space with a max and min length). That space above the garage door is wasted but you will only get limited space, but it is a useful area to put a shelf. Once up and finished they are great. I wouldn't get physically on them as they only recommend a max of 150 lbs on each individual section. So with the stuff I put up on the shelves, I was conscious to balance out the weight. The videos say that they got the shelves done in a couple of hours. If you are like me that is capable but not some construction worker, and you are doing it by yourself, taking your time and triple measuring your stud locations, then this will be more like a day project (like 8 hours to install).

This is a great storage solution. I have to admit that I was a little skeptical when they arrived. The boxes were lighter than I expected them to be. After opening up the box and laying everything out I was very skeptical. Everything seemed a little too light to me, not heavy duty enough. But I pushed on. The hardest part for me was locating the joists. My garage is drywalled and my ceiling is 10 feet tall. Between using a stud sensor and then the tried and true method of hammering little nails through the drywall locating the center and each edge of the joists. I wanted to put the lag bolts dead center in the joists. My joists ran perpendicularly to the racks. After I got the ceiling brackets up the rest was fairly easy. I assembled the racks into 2 pieces, not 1. I was working alone. I was able to get one section up and installed. Once the first section was up the rest was easy. After I got them installed, yes, they are a little on the light side but they are heavy duty enough for the job. They are light but well engineered, well designed. I swung from one of the brackets for a test. I weigh around 210 pounds. There is nothing to stop swaying from side to side. I installed this rack 2” off of a wall. I will mount (2) 8 foot 2X4’s between the racks and the drywall to stabilize it. I was able to complete this in about a day working alone. I’m 67 and I take a lot of breaks lol. Really it took about 3 hours per section. 2 each 4X8 sections. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase. Good value.

These are amazing and they hold a ton of weight a little hard for one person to put up to is better much more easy. I should’ve bought one of these a long time ago.

These have worked really well for me. I bought the 2-pack of white 4' x 8' FLEXIMOUNTS racks and installed them close together to create one large overhead storage area in my garage. The height is adjustable from about 22" to 40", so there is quite a bit of flexibility depending on your ceiling height and what you want to store. Since the racks were right next to each other, I was able to share two of the ceiling mounting brackets between them rather than installing every bracket independently. The finished setup looks clean and gives me a huge amount of storage space without using any floor space. The powder-coated steel construction feels very substantial. When the racks are completely empty, they can swing or move around a little if you push on them, which initially feels slightly odd for something hanging overhead. Once loaded, though, they feel much more settled, and the overall construction inspires plenty of confidence for the kind of storage I'm using them for. The current listing rates each rack for up to 750 pounds when properly installed. I haven't put anything close to that amount of weight on mine, but they certainly feel capable of holding far more than I will realistically store overhead. Overall, these were exactly the size I needed, feel extremely strong, and freed up a tremendous amount of useful garage space.

I put this 4' x 8' version up on my 9' garage ceiling so it only hangs down about 24 inches. I have 24" OC studs in my ceiling and with the rafter orientation I had to span across that gap with the ceiling brackets which of course are long enough to do so with about an inch to spare on either end. The layout and installation takes plenty of planning and measurements and a stud finder is a must if you have a finished ceiling. I'm 66 years old and I performed the entire installation without help. The only part that would require help is getting the 4' x 8' assembled deck in position to hang from the four corner vertical hangers. The corner hanging brackets are unique in that they have kind of a U-channel that you lower the deck into and it will hang prior installing any screws. I got the deck in place by using two ladders spanned by a big piece foam and it didn't take much to lift each corner and engage the vertical bracket. Then tighten all the screws and you're good. There are 6 vertical hanging straps on this unit which I thought made more sense than the four hangers on a similar size product at Costco.com. With an 8 foot long deck I would think supports in the center of that span makes everything more secure. And this product is about $50 cheaper than the Costco version. After tightening all the screws and supports it is quite solid with only a bit of movement which would be expected from a hanging structure like this. All in all, very satisfied with this purchase and highly recommend it for getting stuff up out of the way. For the handy person it isn't a difficult installation, with some overhead drilling and driving lag screws into the rafters. The only (slight) complaint is, the hardware provided has absolutely no spares as sometimes these kinds of products do, so don't drop anything and let it roll away! I got down to the last screw on one of the center hangers and thought I was one screw short but it was in my pocket. Doh! Should have used a magnetic parts tray!

This overhead storage was excellent price and it is exactly what we were looking for. It has 8 tires on it and 6 big storage boxes! Super sturdy!

The storage rack is very easy to setup, but probably needs 2 people to install. I’m not a handyman and the longest time was spent finding the studs on the wall. It will help a lot if you have some power tools, my hands & legs were so sore the next day as I don’t have power tools and have to tighten everything manually using the tools they provided. In the beginning during installation, I had to drill some holes to test for studs as my stud finder sometimes gave wrong readings. Once I know the location of the studs, it was easy to install. My wall studs (vertical) are 16 inches apart and there is a horizontal stud on top, while my ceiling studs are 24 inches apart. For the back of the rack, I screwed the ceiling bracket to the top of the wall, parallel to the stud. For the front of the rack, I screwed the ceiling bracket perpendicular to the studs on the ceiling. My son helped me by holding the ladder to make it steady, and lifting the wire grids as they’re heavy. Pros: * Smart design, hard to go wrong during setup & installation. For example, for the vertical brackets, there’s 2 of them, one with square holes and the other with round holes, if you make mistakes, the screw won’t fit in. * Strong, good quality, & durable rack * Hold 600 lbs. * Adjustable height * Comes with tools for installation * Fast delivery. When I ordered the 3x8 rack, delivery time shows 1 week even though I’m a Prime member, probably the item is not as popular as the 4x8 rack, which can be delivered the next day. However I was surprised when Amazon delivered the 3x8 rack in 2 days. Cons: * No extra screws, so don’t lose them * No diagonal support brackets, so it sways a bit horizontally, but I guess once you put some stuffs, it won’t sway anymore as the rack will be heavy. * No hooks included

Both racks were used for overhead garage storage. Very strong and holds large capacity of boxes and storage totes.

I recently purchased the FLEXIMOUNTS 3x8 Overhead Garage Ceiling Storage Rack1 and I must say, it’s a game-changer for garage organization. This heavy-duty metal rack, with a weight capacity of 600lbs, is not only well-built and sturdy but also offers a multitude of mounting configurations. The installation process was straightforward and took around 2 hours with two people. The package includes all the necessary hardware required for installation, which is a big plus12. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, making the assembly process a breeze. One of the standout features of this rack is its adaptability. Our studs were not spaced at the standard 24", but we were still able to install the top brackets perpendicular to the joists, using two screws per bracket. This flexibility allowed us to customize the installation to fit our specific garage layout. The rack’s design is impressive, with an integrated grid that makes it more stable and sturdy compared to others with separate frames and wires. It’s also height adjustable from 22" to 40", providing lots of storage. This feature is particularly useful for storing seasonal and unused items, freeing up valuable floor space in the garage. In conclusion, the FLEXIMOUNTS 3x8 Overhead Garage Ceiling Storage Rack is a high-quality, durable, and versatile storage solution. It’s well worth the investment for anyone looking to maximize their garage storage space.

The storage rack provides good amount of storage in a garage with limited area but high ceiling. The rack is well made and the parts are of good quality, but it doesn't look sturdy. I will not load it to maximum capacity of 600lb. The unit lack lateral bracing which makes it wobbly when adding or removing items from storage. This also makes it vulnerable if your are in an area prone to earthquakes. For installation I couldn't trust the stud finder to locate the studs as the insulation in the ceiling causes the stud finder get confused. The main anchors that are connected to the ceiling joists are large and they must be installed exactly on the centerline of the joists otherwise their load capacity could be compromised. I had to locate the exact location of joists by poking holes in the ceiling drywall with a small nail. I plan to add some bracing to the overall installation to make it less wobbly and hope that the manufacturer adds these bracing as standard items.