Choosing Garage Cabinets for Your Space

Garages have become a catch-all for extra items. Boxes of holiday decorations and seasonal equipment you are not ready to part with may crowd the area. If you plan to use the area as a workshop for your hobbies, tools and supplies can quickly clutter the space. Custom garage cabinets can help you regain some order in your workspace.

Customizing Your Space

The beauty of custom garage cabinets is that the design fits not only your space but also your needs. If you like to work with wood or metal, you will need some sort of bench that integrates right into the cabinetry. This allows you to have your surface area while keeping all your items within easy reach. A pegboard hangs beneath the top cabinetry and above the workspace.

In some instances, you may not need a worktable. Instead, you need some place to hang yard tools, bikes, and sporting equipment. Floor-to-ceiling pegboards give you the flexibility to organize your tools and sports equipment how you see fit.

Quality

You can get custom storage systems on just about any budget. It all depends on the materials and the size of the overall system. It is not a quick process, and it can take several days for the manufacturer to complete and install each piece.

Despite the fact that you may have to wait, what you get in return is quality you cannot find in a big box store. Some establishments market these systems as garage cabinets. However, it is better to use these materials in home closets. The design is not for the daily climates found in most garages. They easily wear out, and replacement is necessary within just a few months to a few years.

Storage systems designed for your space use tougher material and seal it with a powder coat that makes it resistant to UV light, dents, scratches, and stains. The design lasts for years, even when you use it daily.

Wood or Metal

Garage cabinets come in wood or metal. Both substances have their benefits and their drawbacks. The one you choose ultimately depends on your needs, budget, and tastes.

With wood, you have the advantage of more sizes and shapes than you do with metal. You also have a wider variety of powder coat colors from which to choose. The majority of these systems use a medium density fiberboard (MDF), which is strong and dense. Its use creates a long-lasting unit. What you need to look for is a system that has a protective finish. Those without this finish will not last as long and are not as durable in areas that are not temperature controlled.

Metal, on the other hand, doesn’t have to reside in a temperature-controlled environment. The design is for use in extreme conditions. Higher-grade systems often come with a rust-resistant finish. They also do not warp when exposed to water or high heat. You can choose from aluminum, mid-grade steel, and high-grade steel. Aluminum design is for use in trailers; however, it is popular in garages due to its rust resistance and durability. It is soft and can dent easily.

Mid-grade steel is the most popular type found in big-box stores. While it is more durable than aluminum, the doors are still prone to dents and dings.

High-grade steel gives you the best quality. The doors are less likely to dent, and they come with double wall steel construction. Sadly, these units are very expensive.

Garage cabinets are a great way to maintain order. The variety and flexibility give you many options from which to choose.