GLADIATOR

Gladiator GearWall

B elieve it or not, wall systems are the foundation of Gladiator GarageWorks, which many know best for its long line of cabinets. And the fact that the company is owned by Whirlpool is not a bad thing either.

Horizontal GearWall Panels, built with a double channel design, keep panels in place and with the addition of optional GearTrack channeling have enough weight-bearing capacity to store just about any object in your dream garage – unless your dreams are totally out of orbit.

Gladiator wall components are well designed and rugged, and can be purchased individually to meet your personal needs and financial resources, although garage packages also are available. The company’s long line of components also enables you to customize your garage storage for that just-so look, while still maintaining functionality.

Everything from baskets to cleanup caddies, and hooks of all sizes and shapes, on which to hang everything imaginable, are available from Gladiator. And if you’re looking for a package deal, look no further. The company offers packages that range from a simple wall system to advanced workshops that feature a wall system along with plentiful cabinets and accessories, including a Gladiator "Freezerator."

Expect to pay about $100 for a two GearWall panels and $40 for a six-piece pack of GearWall trim pieces. An accessory starter kit costs about $50 and a fold-away wall-mounted work station costs about $180.