They're about 2 feet wide and they're painted dark brown-- yes, the dust is a killer! (I don't have studs in my walls, they're all hollow brick, but also, because of the length of the racks the weight of the bottles applies downward pressure in a way that doesn't put too much stress on the top brackets.) Pati, did you post pix?
Maggie Franklin: Owner & Artist, The Art of Nailz, Visalia CA "Visionary rebel dreamer; obviously way ahead of my time." http://blogs.nailsmag.com/maggie/ Facebook >________________________________ >From: Pati Schembari <[email protected]> >To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 7:13 PM >Subject: Re: NailTech:: Speaking of thinking outside the box.. > > >My husband, Aldo, just made me 2 huge polish racks ( 5 feet high and 36 inches >wide) ..just like Maggie's, for those who have seen hers... I think mine are >wider ( I only have seen pics of Maggie's... I Don't know dimensions) because >he wanted them to reach the studs so it would support all the weight of the >bottles. Maggie's look beautiful in black... But I painted mine white so the >dust won't be seen as much. I have white trim in the room and white cabinets >so it matches great! >I have all my polish, gel polish, glitter and colored ac on them now! > >Pati > >On Sep 28, 2012, at 9:40 PM, [email protected] wrote: > > >Sounds fabulous Karen! Let me caution you about painting the nail polish >shelves black... you will find yourself dusting constantly! So... I'd pick a >more neutral housekeeping friendly color! lol! >>Pam >>Nail Designs >>Ohio >> >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Karen <[email protected]> >>To: nailtech <[email protected]> >>Sent: Fri, Sep 28, 2012 7:02 pm >>Subject: NailTech:: Speaking of thinking outside the box.. >> >> >>Wanted to share some ideas I’ve had for my new tiny space: >> >> >>First, for a polish rack....got my inspiration from Vicki Peter’s new polish >>rack that her carpenter made for her. I bought a 7’ length of molding from >>Lowe’s for $11.87. I had them cut it into 4 equal pieces there at the store >>for me. I bought small metal “L” brackets to use for mounting the four >>“shelves.” 4 pkgs at $2.59 per package of 2. The wood came primed, and I >>will paint them with either the paint I already have for the walls or am >>thinking of spray painting them glossy black. Will keep you posted on the >>final decision---blend in or contrast! Bottom line...I will have a very nice >>polish rack for around 25 bucks that will hold 84 inches of polish. And >>someday...I can take it off the wall and use it for picture ledges or >>something else. >> >> >>I also bought a “student desk” and chair for $129 at Garden Ridge. I’m having >>a piece of glass cut for the top of the desk, attaching a lamp I already >>have, and am using the wood rolling carts I already have from Home >>Decorator--Check out their Stanton collection...perfect for ppl who need lots >>of small drawers for their small items, rather than a couple of deep ones >>that end up wasting cubic space. I am using a couple that cost $134, I >>think. If I leave the wheels off one, it will slide right under the desk on >>one side. >> >> >>I bought a nearly new Zero Gravity chair from “a little old lady” on Craig’s >>list. Got her son to deliver it. This chair is motorized and if I sit at the >>person’s feet with their legs lifted up over my lap, I can do a wonderful >>pedi, or if I sit at the other end with their head over my lap, I can do a >>facial or a set of lash extensions or certain waxing (won’t be doing bikini >>or legs any more...am over it!). One piece of equipment will let me do all >>my services. >> >> >>Already had a rolling stool with height adjustment for me to sit on. Already >>had my nail, facial and waxing supplies and gear. >> >> >>Bought a “laundry room” shelving unit that I will have the salon mntce guy >>mount high on the wall...for $98 bucks. I might as well take advantage of >>“up” since I have so little floor space, so I’ll have him leave a gap between >>the top and the high ceiling and I’ll put things that I don’t need often in >>baskets up there. >> >> >>Gonna be in business for very little...just a lot of painting and finagling! >> >> >>Karen >>Grapevine >> >>-- >>You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>"NailTech" group. >>To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>[email protected]. >>For more options, visit this group at >>http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. >>-- >>You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>"NailTech" group. >>To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>[email protected]. >>For more options, visit this group at >>http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. >>-- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >"NailTech" group. >To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >[email protected]. >For more options, visit this group at >http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. 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