Is this cabinet steady and sturdy enough to just set on a large shelf (48" wide X 24" deep) without mounting it to the wall? Thanks!
1972154
Yes, but I would fasten it to prevent possible sliding from a non-level area. The cabinet is heavy.
1972155
Yes. I have the topper on the Prepac Elite base and it's also freestanding.,
1972156
Yes, I would say it may be strong enough but I would still mount it to the shelf from underneath or on each side. It is sturdy though and I love the cabinets. Remember, these are all made from particle board with a formica type coating.....but they are good quality.
23366
It seems sturdy to me, but it is not very wide if you look at the dimensions again. That's what I liked about it as I needed a narrower one. Also, each individual shelf is flat wire, so I added glass to each shelf for added stability for whatever I put on it....which added weight to the unit overall. Mine does not rock or move about at all.
340838
Yes but not much is required. Mine sets in a cabinet surrounded on three sides. There is about 2" clearance on each side and I have had no problems.
1042887
It is a very rigid and adequate size of steel. The weight it will bear depends on the mounting system. I put the two bottom lag screws securely into the wall studs (the holes are on 16 inch centers) and attached the support to the bottom of my cabinet after cutting it off. If you use as designed get a drywall anchor rated for about 40 lbs. I can hang from mine as it is and I'm 180 lbs.
1917167
I like it. The shelf is sturdy and nice looking just as it showed in the picture. It would be a little too nice for MY GARAGE, but depending on the rest of the setting, it might do fine in yours. Note that the shelf is not that large.
1291682
I Wouldn't recommend mounting it on the wall unless you use some type of shelving setup to Support the unit from below. The shelves are made of press board, and I'm assuming this product wouldn't hold itself up without pulling the boards apart. Now if you buy a couple "L" brackets and attach to the bottom, it Would probably be OK as long as you're not going to load it up with 100 lbs if stuff. So, short answer; not without additional hardware.
798343
If you don't want shelves, simply don't put them in. This unit is sturdy enough it does not use the shelves to stabilize it. You can also order extra shelves. But you cannot order it without the shelves. If you have shelves you are not using, I would be interested in buying them - if I haven;t ordered them online yet. But you could also sell them on eBay. Just be sure to name it correctly so people searching will find it.
1893460
I highly recommend you use the wall anchor provided. It is taller than most cabinets and narrow, so there is a risk of tipping over.
1078803
It is probably sturdy enough to, the sides of the tv will overhang the sides of the shelf. We have a 50" on it no problem. You can also remove one of the shelf layers to make it shorter and more stable.
617258
No, the cabinet can be secured to the wall for stability but must rest on a flat surface. I have my cabinet set on top of plywood cut to size to keep it off the garage floor to avoid any moisture transfer.
1872107
Yes, this shelf is very sturdy. I've got it loaded with heavy appliances and it's not bowed and continues to slide easily.
2255841
Hello, it probably can stand freely without leaning against the wall, but you would probably want the extra support if you plan to put things on the shelves.
1819696
yes and if you have any questions, ask Sauder. I do not remember it correctly because some of the directions were not clear, but supposedly the top cabinet needs to mount to a wall stud in order for it to be secure. Sauder Customer Service is excellent.
170123
Hi, I have not tried to hang a shelf but I have hung small cabinets with a cleat. I have a cabinet hanging on a cleat in my home. It has been hanging without problems for a couple of years now. The cabinet is about 20 inches wide, 30 inches high, and about a foot deep. The cleat is 18 inches wide and has about 6 anchor screws evenly spaced sunk into the wall. The difference with a shelf is that a shelf does not have sides and so the tendency to slant forward is very high and would happen with just a cleat and a board. If I were to do a shelf, I would put wood brackets on the sides so when the shelf is on the wall, it won't slant forward because those wood brackets will prevent that. I think doing it this way you can use the cleat but otherwise I wouldn't do it. Even using the side brackets the shelf with a cleat will stick out some from the wall, just a bit, because of the cleat thickness. That means you'd have to adjust the brackets somehow to level the shelf so it hangs properly. I hope this all makes sense to you. Good luck.
80913
It's pretty sturdy. I think I have 10 or 15 pounds at least on each shelf. I put the heaviest items on the bottom shelf. If you put a lot of weight on the shelves, I think it would be wise to install the wall anchor that came with your unit. I have not anchored mine, but the weight does not seem to cause the unit to be shaky or unbalanced. I think this unit is a good buy, especially at the price.
2238938
I recently bought this and wall mounted it without a shelf on top. I can show you a picture but I can't seem to attach any images to this response.
965536
This stand is certainly sturdy enough to support your 60" TV. I could stand on top of it and it would be fine. But! This is a 44" wide corner cabinet. You may have to pull it out from the corner so that the sides of the your TV don't hit the wall.