I've heard a lot of reviews saying its not sturdy for pans. Would this be sturdy enough for use as a plate rack/organizer?
1434921
It is sturdy enough for pans. I have it placed in a cupboard in the upright position, and I have cookies sheets, cake pans, and some other miscellaneous bakeware stored in it. However, if you're are going to use it for heavy items, I would recommend screwing it down to the cupboard, or perhaps using command picture hanging strips to make sure it doesn't move around when you're pulling items out. I don't think I would feel comfortable storing plates in it, however, due to their breakable nature. Sometimes the wires pop out and things fall down. If they're round plates, they'll roll out. You could glue the wires in, I suppose, though.
1434922
If the plates are inexpensive and light then yes. Otherwise this would not hold up porcelain or fine china. I have fiesta ware and it wouldn't hold.
1434923
It is sturdy enough for pans. I have it placed in a cupboard in the upright position, and I have cookies sheets, cake pans, and some other miscellaneous bakeware stored in it. However, if you're are going to use it for heavy items, I would recommend screwing it down to the cupboard, or perhaps using command picture hanging strips to make sure it doesn't move around when you're pulling items out. I don't think I would feel comfortable storing plates in it, however, due to their breakable nature. Sometimes the wires pop out and things fall down. If they're round plates, they'll roll out. You could glue the wires in, I suppose, though. It is sturdy enough for pans. I have it placed in a cupboard in the upright position, and I have cookies sheets, cake pans, and some other miscellaneous bakeware stored in it. However, if you're are going to use it for heavy items, I would recommend screwing it down to the cupboard, or perhaps using command picture hanging strips to make sure it doesn't move around when you're pulling items out. I don't think I would feel comfortable storing plates in it, however, due to their breakable nature. Sometimes the wires pop out and things fall down. If they're round plates, they'll roll out. You... » Read More It is sturdy enough for pans. I have it placed in a cupboard in the upright position, and I have cookies sheets, cake pans, and some other miscellaneous bakeware stored in it. However, if you're are going to use it for heavy items, I would recommend screwing it down to the cupboard, or perhaps using command picture hanging strips to make sure it doesn't move around when you're pulling items out. I don't think I would feel comfortable storing plates in it, however, due to their breakable nature. Sometimes the wires pop out and things fall down. If they're round plates, they'll roll out. You could glue the wires in, I suppose, though. « Show Less
1152165
I don't think it will be sturdy enough. Maybe a small pot, like a sauce pan will work.
273771
I think that if you use the side pieces along with the racks it should be sturdy enough. The side pieces help to keep it steady. I only had room for two without the side parts, where I was putting it, but I did see this with multiple sets before I bought mine.
167433
I would say it is moderately sturdy, but I would not trust it to stay upright if bumped. I've had mine for a number of years and one rack is no longer completely level (maybe the support got bent). But I think it would be strong enough to hold a cake.
1254292
Not a lot; maybe 4-6 or so, but it generally holds more than you think if you "stack" the items, because it is deeper than the typical dish rack. If you are just using it as secondary to your dishwasher (so just to hold plastics, pots, etc.) and you have a small household, this should work fine. If more for primary usage and/or household is larger, you might want to consider next size up.
2189216
For sure. It's pretty solid. I have a plate tree, but if you put your plates on the supports that come on this rack, it's even sturdier.
1474240
This is only a utensil rack...Only comes out from the wall a couple of inches, so, it's really made for spatulas, spoons, etc... They have larger racks on Amazon that are heavier and stronger that would hold your pans... :)
1600247
I doubt the non stick surface would even come in contact with the metal but if you're looking for one, I just reviewed a folding metal dish rack that has changed my life. This one was useless and hardly held anything at all. Click on my name to see other items I've reviewed and check out that dish rack. I'm really really happy with it!!
2268932
sure Karen ~ I have two of these and I have used mine for large dinner plates that are difficult to retrieve when stacked, for cutting boards and as you asked, for platters. These dish racks are pretty sturdy so I think unless your platters are huge and extremely heavy you should be good!
1125540
I use it to store frying pans and it's very sturdy. I can see it working very well for paper bags!
1148988
I would not use as a trivet for hot pans, dishes yes. So far so good. It is great to stabilize my iPad, phone and other important items when traveling in RV.
2022103
It's rather flimsy to use without something more sturdy underneath it. I do use it on a cookie sheet but it should be able to withstand being placed on the rack.
10375
Should be just fine. I am using mine for the kids' melamine and other plastic plateware in a bottom cabinet. I can fit easily 2-4 plates in each slot.
2249560
I think it will. I have several pans and cutting boards in mine. Some of the pans are a heavier grade and I have no problems. I have mine in the cabinet above my refrigerator and love it!
309558
I have used this self in my closet but I believe it would work as well in a pantry use. I do not believe the shelves could carry weight of cast iron pans,etc. but if you would only stack cans or dry goods it would work.
1127547
I'm not sure what 'too thin for normal plates' means. I can stand plates up just fine. The plate racks are not really deep, so a single plate or two tend to lean over but they do stand up. This is still one of my favorite purchases over the past 6 months but of course everyone's needs are different. If your space is quite limited, this is an excellent solution in my opinion.
2204075
Absolutely not. I placed five lightweight Teflon pans on this rack and it broke into multiple pieces and crashed to the floor, damaging my pans, my wall and my floor. It is beautiful but of such a lightweight wood, I would even venture to say it's made of a balsa-type wood. I bought it because it was made in America but it is absolute junk.