Atlantic Maxsteel 3020 432 CD/228 DVD/114 VHS/ 8-Tier Media Rack Black: Are the shelves strong enough to support books?
1486006
The shelves are not designed for book. They do not have the depth. CD's just fit. They are strong enough for what they were designed for.
1486007
yes, this rack is strong enough to support books, we have many paperbacks on the shelves.
1486008
I wouldn't put many (and just at the bottom. They would have to be the small books as well - DVD size. I love these shelves for my movies. They hold 50-55 (average) DVD / BluRays. I hope this helps.
1486009
I use the 8-tier media rack black primarily for books. In fact, I have three different sizes of these bookcases for my library in Florida, and they are all quite sturdy. I have many more books than CDs, so the second shelf from the top remains rather empty. I could take a picture easily enough on my next visit. These bookcases fit my decor there quite well.JPK
1486010
I use the 8-tier media rack black primarily for books. In fact, I have three different sizes of these bookcases for my library in Florida, and they are all quite sturdy. I have many more books than CDs, so the second shelf from the top remains rather empty. I could take a picture easily enough on my next visit. These bookcases fit my decor there quite well. JPK
421226
Since the shelves are glass, I would be careful about putting a LOT of weight on it - but it is definitely sturdy enough to hold a few books, but I would not use it to load the full shelf necessarily.
1353086
Hard to say. Might be too top heavy. Maybe if you put books on bottom shelf.
2041099
The brackets are pretty heavy duty and can support not only a sturdy shelf but also items on top if it. As long as you can get the screws secured, preferably into studs, they'll hold quite a bit of weight (like books).
1574357
The shelves are adjustable so I'm sure it'll accommodate to ur needs. I use it for DVDs, blu ray and CDS, and it fits all of it. I'm not sure of the quantity it can hold.
137890
I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with glue, then covered with a pretty coating. It does not have the strength of solid wood.
1747363
Yes, I know it can. I had the same question as you did when I first purchased them, and I was nervous that the shelves would not hold. They do. While typing I am looking at them right now and the shelves are strong. A suggestion that I have is, put the heavier books on the bottom shelf, and the shelf that is the 2nd one up, because these shelves are secured to the sides. In addition to being a college student, I am also a school teachers. I put my teachers edition textbooks on these shelves, and They are holding up fine. Actually most of my books are hardback that are on the shelves. I am very pleased with how these shelves look and how they hold their weight. Yes, I know it can. I had the same question as you did when I first purchased them, and I was nervous that the shelves would not hold. They do. While typing I am looking at them right now and the shelves are strong. A suggestion that I have is, put the heavier books on the bottom shelf, and the shelf that is the 2nd one up, because these shelves are secured to the sides. In addition to being a college student, I am also a school teachers. I put my teachers edition textbooks on these shelves, and They are holding up fine. Actually most of my books are hardback that are on the shelves. I am... » Read More Yes, I know it can. I had the same question as you did when I first purchased them, and I was nervous that the shelves would not hold. They do. While typing I am looking at them right now and the shelves are strong. A suggestion that I have is, put the heavier books on the bottom shelf, and the shelf that is the 2nd one up, because these shelves are secured to the sides. In addition to being a college student, I am also a school teachers. I put my teachers edition textbooks on these shelves, and They are holding up fine. Actually most of my books are hardback that are on the shelves. I am very pleased with how these shelves look and how they hold their weight. « Show Less
1024854
Yes, it would probably be fine. I have some books and things, but not too heavy. My biggest problem with the unit is that it kind of sways from side to side. The doors didn't fit well, so I have some shims underneath one side to stablize. They are hidden, but without them, the doors are not aligned. Hope this helps!
1574360
You can position the shelves for the height you need. There are no dividers/slots between CD's (or DVD's, for which I'm using the unit). You could position the shelves to store both CD's and DVD's on this unit. It will hold about 500 DVD's and, obviously, many more CD's than that but I can't give you an exact number because I'm using the unit for just DVD's.
960972
Not too much. The shelves themselves are thin, but good enough to hold books.
1629518
I'm not sure I understand this question, if your asking if it will hold books it should it seems sturdy enough.
866227
Yes. I put some books and files (Almost 12 lbs) on top ths cabinet and seems to be strong enough to hold.
791798
It seems pretty beefy, I've used mine with a book shelf and put quite a few things on it. However the biggest thing (obviously) is making sure your framing/support of the "door" and the bookshelf itself is reenforced. Mine started sagging a bit, but I reinforced the rear of it to keep it from warping under the pressure.
2000248
Yes - it's very sturdy. You can stack books in each shelf without any concerns.
143153
I have 2 of these shelf units and both are full of books. They are really strong and of course since the shelf itself is made of glass, there is no sagging. (The glass is really thick)
1498494
The shelves are actually thick and kinda heavy. My bookcase holds a flatscreen TV, DVDs player, decorative candles and statue, books, and DVDs, etc and it's not bending anywhere or wobbly
2135494
Yes, the shelves are supported by metal pegs that fit into holes on the inner sides walls and are spaced vertically about an inch-inch and a quarter apart. If you're planning on storing CDs, you may want to use or buy empty jewel cases for the ends of each shelf because the face of the unit will make removing the end CDs difficult otherwise.