Q. What are the Tower dimensions?
A. The Tower measures 72.7in. high and 26.25in. wide on the exterior. The interior height is 69.25in. and the interior width is 24in.
Q. How is the Tower mounted?
A. The Tower must be mounted directly to the back wall by using the provided metal hardware. The Tower can be set to the wall at any height or sit flush on the floor.
Q. Can I add items to my existing John Louis Home Tower?
A. Yes, additional shelves, drawers, and accessories are compatible and can be added to an existing Tower at any time.
Q. How many Drawers can I use in my Tower?
A. If using Tower Doors or an open-top configuration we recommend any drawer combination of 36in. to fill the bottom half of the Tower. The drawer height is determined by the size of the drawer face. If not utilizing the Tower Doors any combination of drawers can be used. When utilizing a full drawer bank, you will start from the bottom of the Tower and work your way up, using the score marks on the drawer sides to determine the installation location.
Q. How many Shelves can I use in my Tower?
A. The interior grooves on the Tower Sides are spaced in 4in. increments. If all are used, a total of 16 shelves can be inserted, not including the Tower Bottom. John Louis Home recommends utilizing 6-8 shelves within the Tower to maximize storage space.
Q. Can I use my Tower for shoe storage?
A. Yes, the Tower can be used for shoe storage. The shelves can be set inside the Tower at an angle, allowing for shoes to rest against the lip of the shelf.
Q. Can the Tower dimensions be altered or customized?
A. No, the Tower dimensions cannot be altered or customized. The Tower Sides are connected to the Top and Bottom via a cam bolt/lock and barrel bolt/nut system.
Q. Can multiple sets of Doors be used in my Tower?
A. No, the Doors are only meant to be used within the top half of a Tower.
Q. Can the Shelf Kit be free-floating on either or both sides?
A. Yes, the Shelf Kit can be free-floating by using the provided curved wooden angle brackets. These angle brackets provide support to the shelf if not installed into a side wall.
Q. Can the Shelf Kit be cut-to-size?
A. Yes, the Shelf Kit can be cut-to-size by using a fine-toothed saw blade. For best results, we recommend using a table saw or sliding miter saw.
Q. Can Garment Bars be added to the Shelf Kit?
A. Yes, Garment Bars can be added to the Shelf Kit. Our 4ft. and 6ft. Bar Kits are sold with all the hardware needed to install directly to the Shelf Kit.
Q. Can Shelf Kits be installed in a 90-degree corner?
A. Yes, Shelf Kits can be installed in a corner at a 90-degree angle. One shelf (A) is installed onto the back wall and side wall. The other shelf (B) is installed to the perpendicular wall and secured to the front of shelf (A) using the included Shelf End Hardware.
Q. Can Shelf Kits be installed on brick or plaster?
A. John Louis Home shelving is designed for installation on current specifications and methods of wood studding and drywall. While the Shelf Kit can be installed on alternative wall types, custom wall preparation and hardware will be required.
Q. What if my cut measurement is in the middle of a shelf slat?
A. There are two solutions to this. One – The size of the included Shelf End Hardware allows for short cuts; therefore, you may cut at the nearest slat side of your measurement. Two – Make your cut using a fine-toothed straight handsaw and place the cut slat side facing the sidewall.
Q. What is included in the Garment Bar Kits?
A. All hardware required to hang the Bar Kit directly under a John Louis Home shelf is included – 2 J-Hooks and 2 Bar Ends.
Q. What are the Garment Bar Kits made of?
A. The Garment Bar Kits and included hardware are all made from 100% solid metal.
Q. Can the Garment Bar Kits be cut?
A. Yes, the Garment Bar Kits are designed to be cut-to-size when needed. A fine-toothed blade suitable for metal is recommended.
Q. Can the Garment Bar Kits be mounted directly into sidewalls?
A. No, the Garment Bar Kits are specifically designed to mount directly under the John Louis Home shelving.
Q. Can multiple Garment Bar Kits be used together to create a longer span?
A. Yes, multiple Garment Bar Kits can seamlessly be connected by using our Metal Bar Connector.
Q. Can Garment Bar Kits be connected at a 90-degree corner?
A. No, the Garment Bar Kits cannot be connected at a 90-degree corner.
Q. What is the distance from the Garment Bar to the shelf above?
A. The Garment Bar sits 2in. below the shelf rail.
Q. How much clearance is there from the Garment Bar to the back wall.
A. The Garment Bar sits 10.25in. from the back wall. This allows clearance for any standard hanger.
Q. What accessories can be added to the Shelf Kit?
A. Our Pull-Out Pant Rack and Under-Mount Belt & Tie Rack can be installed directly under the Shelf Kit.
Q. What accessories can be used with the Drawers?
A. John Louis Home offers additional Jewelry, Valet, and Tie & Belt Trays that can be placed and stacked inside of our Drawers.
Q. What is used as the top of a Drawer/Drawer Bank.
A. Our slatted Adjustable Shelf is used as the Drawer/Drawer Bank top with all our Organizer and Tower Combinations. Additionally, we offer an optional solid Adjustable Shelf to be used in place of the slatted shelf.
Q. Can different handles be used on the Drawers in place of the ones provided?
A. Yes, different handle options can be used on the Drawers. The drawer handle spacing is 5in.
Q. Are the Drawer Glides slow-close?
A. Yes, all John Louis Home Drawer Glides are slow-close.
Q. What type of Drawer Glides are used?
A. John Louis Home uses full extension ball bearing drawer glides for full access and smooth use.
Q. How far out do the Doors open from the Tower?
A. Each door measures 12.75in. in width. Once opened, the doors will stick out 12.75in. from the Tower.
Q. Can the Doors be removed?
A. Yes, the Doors can be removed from the pocket hinges without fully removing the hardware for easy cleaning.
Q. Can different handles be used on the Doors in place of the ones provided?
A. Yes, different handle options can be used on the Doors. The screws used with the John Louis Home handles measure .75in.
