Install a Closet Organizer

On the wall where the closet organizer will hang, measure from the floor to the desired height of your organizer. Take into consideration the height of the person using the closet and the size of the items to be stored on shelves and hung on racks — you might find height suggestions in the installation instructions.  Mark the height with a pencil, then use a level to extend the line across the wall where the component will hang.

Use a stud finder to locate studs for the wall cleats — the interlocking plates you drill into the wall and hang the closet organizer on. Mark the stud locations on the line you drew in the previous step. Drill pilot holes for the cleats through the wall, into the studs — the pilot holes shouldn't be larger than the screws. Then attach the cleats to the wall with the screws that came with the component.

If no studs are available, use toggle bolts in the walls. Without them, the loaded component could fall, tearing holes in the wall.

Hang your assembled organizer on the wall cleats and secure it with screws or toggle bolts. If your closet organizer comes with drawers, screw the drawer glides into place inside the cabinet and slide in the drawers. Secure the front of the drawers with the screws provided and adjust the drawer fronts until they’re even.

To make sure the cabinet is straight, set a level against the side panel and then screw through the bottom cleat into a stud to secure it.

Install the support pins for the top panel. Lay the panel on top of the pins, adjusting as necessary.

Install support pins for any filler shelves and set the shelves on top of the pins.

After you install all the shelves, gently press down on each shelf to check the stability.

With the closet organizer in place, you're ready to install the hanging rod if you're including one. Check the distance from the rod to the floor to see if there's enough room for clothing. If you need to adjust the rod's height, check the installation instructions.

If your kit comes with an additional rod for a bottom rack, attach the hardware and install it. Refer to the installation instructions for adjusting the rod's height.

After you connect all the units, tighten all the screws one more time.