Coat Rack Installation Instructions
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These instructions cover our Classic and Arch coat racks. The backboard hangs on keyholes cut into the back, and the kit includes wall markers and a spacer so the screws land in the right spot at the right height. Both are in our coat and hat racks collection.
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What is in the box
- Coat rack
- Wall markers
- Marker remover
- Circle spacer
- Screws
- Drywall anchors
Tools you need
- Drill, with 3/16 inch and 3/32 inch bits
- Level
- Pencil
- Screwdriver
Installation steps
- Prepare. Decide where it goes. Push the wall markers into the keyholes on the back. Hold the piece level against the wall and press it on, so the markers dimple the wall where the screws will go.
- Drill pilot holes. On drywall, drill 3/16 inch pilot holes at the dimple marks and tap the drywall anchors in. If the 3/16 inch bit feels too small for the anchor, step up slightly. On wood or a stud, drill 3/32 inch pilot holes and skip the anchors.
- Insert the screws. Start the screws in the pilot holes. Hold the circle spacer against the wall and drive each screw until its head is flush with the spacer, then remove the spacer. That leaves the screw standing off the wall by exactly the right amount.
- Hang it. Use the marker removal tool to pull the wall markers out of the keyholes. Push the keyholes onto the screw heads and slide down to lock. If it feels loose, tighten the screws a little further.
Height and load
Entry coat racks usually sit around 60 to 66 inches off the floor, lower if kids will use them. Mounted into studs, each shaker peg handles the daily weight of coats, bags, and umbrellas. For the heaviest loads, aim the screws at studs rather than anchors.
Other installation guides
Guides for our other products: 3 to 8 inch deep floating shelves, thick floating shelves, corner shelves, small shelves and propagation shelves, shelves with wood brackets, shelves with steel J brackets, deep shelves with L brackets, picture ledge, disc hat rack, subway clock, corner shelf with reversible bracket. If anything is unclear, email support@nookwoodworking.com and we will walk you through it.
