Any idea of how much weight a shelf can handle?
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I don't know exactly, but I had 2 plant stands next to each other with a planter straddling across the top shelves. I also had some smaller pots on the lower shelves. Some of the wood split at the screw joints.
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You may have average size pots on this stand, but the fact remains if you do not reinforce and water seal it yourself, it will collapse with even the smallest pots. The shelf is not meant for the elements nor is it designed correctly.
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I am worried that my shelf might be too thick. What is the maximum thickness that the shelf can be?
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I think a weight of 30/40 lbs. per shelf would be OK, providing it was not in the center of a shelf on a small area.
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I am unsure of the exact limit, but it's not the bracket that has a limit! It can likely hold about 70-80 pounds, the wall construction and the anchoring are more likely to limit your weight. The clamps will keep your shelf secure with a 10" deep unit, but I would likley use three brackets to avoid sagging a 36" shelf.
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Not sure what their exact limit is but I would not put more than a couple of pounds on each shelf. As I stated in my review the side rail broke while we we assembling it. I am still waiting to hear back from the company...guess its a good thing I didn't hold my breath!
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Hello,This can hold up to 1,000 lbs. per shelf (evenly distributed). The shelf do lock into place with the clips for the shelving.Thanks
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As I recall, the official weight limit for the top shelf is around 35 pounds, butthese things are built like a fortress.
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We must have over 50 pounds per shelf. Not sure what they are rated for though. We do love them though.
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The unit is sturdier than it looks, but I would limit the weight on the shelf behind the double door to 50 pounds. The base shelf has more support and could handle at least 100 pounds.
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Terri, these shelves easily hold over 200 lbs dispersed across them - the limiting factor for weight is wheels breaking up due to total unit loading.
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I have on the top of the bookshelf a small tv, weighs about 15 to 20 pounds. The shelves hold books fine, my 7 yr old has many. They do supply brackets to secure shelf to wall for safety. Pretty sturdy when put together.
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I have shoes on these shelves. I guess it would depend on how you have the unit attached, to walls or free standing units . Im sure they could hold more than 50 lbs easily.
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At least 20-30 lbs for each shelf, I'd guess. I use mine as a liquor rack, and all the shelves are full. So it holds a good chunk of weight.
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I've got tons of books and trinkets on mine... But don't do anything over 30 or 40 pounds on each shelf. The shelves are made of glass :/
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Manufacturer recommends no more than 25 lbs. per shelf. You will notice bowing if you exceed the recommendation. I have heavy books and kept them to each side on selves and placed decorative items on shelf in middle. Very attractive unit (although a real chore to assemble).
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I used 2 of these brackets, screwed into studs, with a 36 inch long 1x8 for the shelf. As configured, the shelf supports a variety of laundry detergents and supplies which weigh, in all, about 10 pounds. I would not use it to support anything that weighed more than 20 pounds. The brackets are well worth the money I paid for them. I wish I could send you a photo, but I don't know how.
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I'm not sure how many pounds per shelf, but my bookcase is loaded with books, some of them very heavy and the shelves are not wavering. Good luck. Faun