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(More customer reviews)I want to thank Way Basics for making a product that is easy to put together AND flexible in design (and, lest I forget eco-friendly - both because it uses post consumer waste, but also because it is itself recyclable).
Now, I'm one of those people who looks at something and says, 'that's nice, but it'd work better for me if I could move that there and this here...' Well you can do that with these sets! In this set you are given four horizonal-use boards and six vertical support boards. Yes, you can quickly put it together the way they suggest, but you can also, say, inset the vertical supports four inches or so in on the top and bottom level and come up with a different look! As I mentioned in my review of the Tribeca unit: if you are going to play around with the lay out: set everything out on the floor as if the unit was laying flat on its 'back' (the boards are thick enough to 'stand' on their narrow width) to make sure a)you like the pattern you are planning and b)you have all the pieces for the pattern you are planning. Because once you've pulled back the covering for the adhesive and 'stuck' it, you're pretty much set with where it is. (fortunately not a problem I ran into, although I was working to make two non standard units out of four sets).
I'd also strongly suggest putting it together in the room you are going to use it unless you have the space to leave it where you've built it for 24 hours to set (heavy books on top apparently help this).
All in all a great product, I'd give it a five but there were some dings and slightly warped/crumpled edges (inside a pristine box) - which were only noticeable when you're right on top of the piece, which of course you are when you set it up.
Can't wait until the 'desk' comes out - already planning on how to switch that up!
added 11/09: You've GOT to use the backer board or your unit isn't going to be stable. I sent a picture of my 'design' to way basics and they shot me an email back letting me know how very important this is! And you really need to make sure you put weight on the top when you're done and let it 'set overnight' for the glue to 'take'.
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Way Basics Eco Storage Triple Rectangle PlusReinvent favorite living spaces in classic style with the convenience and durability afforded by this handsome three-shelf storage unit. The eco-friendly item's recycled-paperboard construction provides unmatched resilience, weighing less than half the weight of traditional particleboard, pressed wood, or plywood furniture--without sacrificing any of the strength. An optional backer board comes included, as well as multiple shelving dividers that can be placed anywhere on the two horizontal shelves for a truly customized design. Best of all, it assembles easily with pre-applied, super-strong 3M-brand adhesive strips, which means no more battling an odd assortment of tools, hardware, and screws. Versatile and space-saving, the multi-purpose unit brings a sense of orderly calm to busy homes, offices, cabins, and more. Use it near a desk or in a closet to hold shoes, clothing, or office supplies; place it in a child's bedroom or playroom to display stuffed animals, books, and toys; or load it with CDs, DVDs, and gaming equipment as an attractive home-entertainment center. Completely recyclable and responsibly sustainable, the water-resistant three-shelf storage unit wipes clean with a damp cloth and measures 11-1/3 by 22-4/5 by 45-2/7 inches
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