Hardware & Paint Store Fixtures

Which fixture suits which stock

Gondola shelving carries the general run of packaged hardware. It is made in heights of 36”, 48”, 54”, 60”, 66”, 72”, 84”, 96” and 108”, and in widths of 18”, 24”, 30”, 36”, 42” and 48”. Every unit includes leveling screws, an easy in and easy out base shoe that goes straight in, a reinforced upright post and a spring steel locking clip, with the shoes and uprights factory pre-assembled and welded.

Back panels come in several types, including perforated board and slatwall, which is what turns a gondola run into hanging space. Steel colors are shown in the color guide.

Around the perimeter, wall units carry the same range of shelves. Double slotted uprights turn any wall into a merchandising display: they accept all Handy shelves and brackets, come in 6 sizes, and are 1 1/4” deep heavy-duty steel.

Displaying heavy and bulky merchandise

Wide span shelving is perfect for efficiently displaying a significant amount of heavy merchandise, and for the warehouse or bargain look. Each section is modular. The frames are steel and the decks come in grid or wood, in either a raw or melamine finish.

It arrives welded and bolted together for rigidity. The posts use a locking cap that doubles as a beam lock, and the interlocking beam and frame system has no nuts and bolts. It comes in Handy standard colors and custom colors.

Run it around the perimeter for heavy merchandise. If you prefer the industrial look, wide span can also run down the middle of the floor as a double-sided merchandising unit.

How to lay out a hardware store

Effectively setting up the sales floor is a challenge that faces most hardware retailers. Work the room from the outside in.

1. The perimeterWide span around the outside walls for heavy merchandise, or wall units for the rest of the run.
2. The middleGondola runs for general packaged stock, with perforated board or slatwall backs where you need hanging space.
3. An industrial middleWide span down the center instead, as a double-sided unit, if that is the look you want.
4. The ends of the runsEnd units coordinating with the gondola runs, for promotions and high margin lines.
5. The small parts wallPerforated board and hooks, with baskets underneath for anything that will not hang.
6. The frontThe counter, and the security cases on an end cap unit.

Our store designers will work with you at every step. See store planning and design.

Hanging stock, fasteners and awkward shapes

Nuts, bolts, screws and the rest of the small stock need somewhere other than a flat shelf.

Perforated board hooks are excellent for a large variety of merchandise. They fit 1/4” perforated board, have a smooth poly-zinc finish and a rounded tip that prevents snags and scratches, and come in 2”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10” and 12” sizes in quantities of 50 and 100. Slatwall hooks slide into slatwall panels.

The perforated plate ties into the uprights of a gondola fixture, comes in 3 foot and 4 foot lengths and 2”, 6” or 12” depths, accepts all 1/4” perforated hooks, and is available in every Handy color.

For what will not hang, universal baskets are ideal for unique and awkwardly shaped merchandise and fit both slatwall panels and perforated board. Bulk baskets hold the extra merchandise that does not fit quite right on a standard shelf: grass seed, PVC sections, paint rollers and extension cords. They are designed for gondola and wall units with 16” and 22” base shelves, and they fold flat for storage.

Power tools and high value items

A steel retail display security cabinet is a professional way to display expensive merchandise under lock, and it is ideal for tools, phones and small appliances. Two glass doors run on a track with a lock, and the case accepts shelves inside.

Sizes are 3 foot or 4 foot lengths, in 24”, 30”, 36”, 42” and 48” heights. Choose shelf type, which adds a bottom shelf, or base type. All steel display cabinets ship knocked down.

Security cases allow a secure display that still gives the customer a clear view, and they work well on an end cap unit.

Getting more out of what you already own

Space Plus Conversion gets you today’s modern warehouse look without throwing out the Handy gondolas and wall units you already have. The post and beam sections are strong enough to hold heavy stock and bulk merchandise loads, there is no reason to change your current store layout, and existing displays do not have to be disassembled to fit it. Space Plus beams mix with standard gondola shelving, and it is versatile enough to display anything from wine bottles to paint cans.

Upright extenders add display space without using any more floor room. They install and come out again without disturbing existing merchandise, and come in three kit types: peg, see through and open bottom.

The sales counter

Our wood department hand crafts retail sales counters to your request. The counter top and sides are finished in mica, with special and custom colors available.

Counter heights are 36” or 42”, and counters are 24” or 30” deep. They can be used individually or combined into L-counters and U-counters. A standard counter includes adjustable shelves and one locking drawer. All sales counters must be crated, and crating is ordered separately.

Will new shelves fit the gondolas I have

Yes. Every new Handy shelf is compatible with every Handy gondola ever manufactured, so you can add to a run rather than replace it. We sell new shelving only, not used. The same wide span racking goes into auto parts stores and warehouse storage.

Frequently asked questions