Recently reorganized my workshop area and had some wall space. I was planning on hanging some more traditional peg board when I came across this. I liked that it was metal and wouldn't really require any framing/spacing from the wall, so I decided to give it a try.
I got the "galvanized" silver color and it looks great. The panels arrived in great condition (including mounting hardware and a few pages of mounting instructions); no discoloration or imperfections in the stamping/cutting.
Mounting the panels was fairly easy. I didn't want them directly next to each other and my studs are 24" apart so, per their instructions, I mounted one side into the stud and the other with the included drywall pegs. The screws are substantial; they didn't cheap out with the hardware like a lot of other companies do. I placed a few 2x4s on edge on top of my work table and rested the panels on top and used my spirit level to make sure the panels were straight. With one hand holding the panel against the wall, I marked all 6 holes. Drilled pilot holes into the studs on one side and mounted the drywall anchors on the other. Then I screwed in the top two screws, removed the 2x4s and finished the other 4. Each panel took about 8 minutes to mount.
I already had some traditional peg board on my workbench, so I started by using some extra standard hooks (2" and 4" long) I originally got from a dollar store. They fit into the holes just fine. The metal panel is very thin so the hooks tend to "hang" a little lower so the stems sit at a downward angle. I bent a few of the longer hooks upward a bit to keep the tools from sliding. I was expecting that, so it wasn't a big deal. I also purchased a large collection of various peg hooks from amazon. These are single peg hooks so they were a bit more frustrating to add. The fact that they were "looser" in the holes and were just in a single peg meant there was a lot of movement and the hooks would easily pop out when I removed a tool. I didn't want to use the clip locks that came with them (since they take up two adjacent peg holes) so I ended up wrapping some thin wire I had around the vertical slots (for their proprietary shelf/hook accessories) to hold the peg hooks in place. It works well and is WAY cheaper than buying the "official" expensive Wall Control accessories or the thicker, more expensive peg hooks.
I have quite a few tools hanging on the panels so far and they still look and feel rock solid. They hold the weight in the peg holes without warping or bending and the panels are held fast to the wall. Overall I'm happy with my purchase and I plan on getting a few more of these panels later on to fill in some more empty space.
PRO:
-much more durable than traditional peg board
-compatible with standard peg accessories
-very easy to mount
-looks good
CON:
-thinner than traditional peg board so traditional accessories are looser
-proprietary Wall Control accessories are ridiculously expensive
| Color | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wall Control |
| Material | Powder Coated Metal |
| Finish Type | Metal |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Style | Pegboard |
| Weight Limit | 14.1 Pounds |
| Special Feature | Heavy Duty |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Wall, Pegboard |
| Item Weight | 14 Pounds |
| Included Components | Two 32" Tall x 16" Wide x 0.75" Yellow Metal Pegboard Panels |
| Number of Hooks | 2 |
| Surface Recommendation | Wall |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 14 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Wall Control |
| Part Number | 30-P-3232Y |
| Item Weight | 14 pounds |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 30-P-3232 Y |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish | Metal |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 2 |
| Maximum Weight Capacity | 14.1 Pounds |
| Cutting Diameter | 0.25 Inches |
| Special Features | Heavy Duty |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 1-Year Limited Warranty on Manufacturer Defects. 30 Day Money Back Guarantee for Any Reason |
| Assembled Diameter | 0.25 Inches |
