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- Verified Buyer
First off, let me start by saying, I have a tiny kitchen, (less than 90 sq ft). So, basically, space saving devices are essential. As you can imagine, with such a small room, cabinet space is a bit tight, so anything that can get items up and out of my working space is a must. This hanging pot rack does just that, and may be one of the best space saving upgrades I've ever had the pleasure of purchasing. A gift from my husband, this item has really paid its way by making my small cooking space much more usable. So far, after over a year of having this in my kitchen (actually, to be more exact, adjacent laundry room), I have had a good opportunity to assess the longevity of not only the product, but its installation hardware.Not only is the hardware provided more than adequate when fastened into studs (as you can see by the picture, I loaded it up), but the item itself has been incredibly durable. Designed with 32 inch spacing between the lag screw holes, it can span three studs and screw into the outer two for a strong and secure mounting. I can't speak for situations where it would be mounted with expansion anchors or toggle bolts, but in studs, this thing is solid.Onto the finish. The plated metal coating has been remarkably durable, and after a year of use, I have seen no discernible wear. Well applied, the coating is thick and also attractive with no inconsistencies that I could find upon inspection. As for the design, I can think of nothing that would add to the usability. Not only does the heavy hanging grid provide ample space between pots, but it is also as durable as the framing itself.Another great feature, is the ability to store objects on top of the apparatus itself. Now, in my set up, I don't actually use the top for storage, but nonetheless, it is a nice feature (I'm not super tall and due to space constraints, I wanted to be able to access the space below without striking my head on heavy iron pots). While I did mount my rack high, and could store lesser used objects atop, I prefer the non-cluttered aspect of leaving it, for the most part, bare.All and all, I would completely recommend this product for those of you with a small kitchen, or anyone with a love of both function and aesthetics. Not only is it a handsome design, but it fulfills a strong utilitarian purpose. For the money, this item is bar none, an excellent value for its particular wall mounted application and quality. Without a doubt, this is a kitchen upgrade I would by again, as I could barely live without it.
