Clothes Rails: How to Use Centre Bars & Height Extensions
What are Centre Bars and Height Extensions?
Storage capacity for a Clothes Rail can be easily increased by using a Centre Bar and/or Height Extensions.
The addition of a Centre Bar enables the creation of an extra tier to create a 2-Tier Clothes Rail, while Height Extensions will increase the height of a Clothes Rail.
It is important to note that Centre Bars are not required if adding Height Extensions, but using both helps to maximise the amount of storage space created when creating an additional tier. By adding these components, you can easily update your Clothes Rail as required.
When would I need a Centre Bar or Height Extensions?
The Centre Bar is an accessory that can be used to create a 2-Tier Clothes Rail. We do have 2-Tier Clothes Rails available, but a Centre Bar can be purchased separately to upgrade an existing (and compatible) Clothes Rail.
Height Extensions, as the name implies, are used to increase the height of a Clothes Rail for greater storage availability. This feature proves particularly useful when storing longer garments such as dresses or full-length coats.
What Centre Bars and Height Extensions are available?
We offer Centre Bars in Black, Chrome, Silver and White and in sizes from 3ft to 6ft. These finishes are designed to complement our top-selling Clothes Rails, ensuring a seamless appearance.
Additionally, our Height Extensions are available in the same finishes and are available in 12, 18, 24 and 30 inches. The 30-inch Height Extensions allow for maximum added height, or the 12-inch Height Extensions increase the height without exceeding 6ft 2 inches, for easy manoeuvring through door frames.
Which Clothes Rails are they compatible with?
Our Centre Bars and Height Extensions are designed to be compatible with both Heavy-Duty Clothes Rails and Reinforced Clothes Rails.
Each component page provides further details on the specific types of Clothes Rails with which it is suited. We recommend that you carefully review these specifications to ensure compatibility with your Clothes Rail and prevent any potential issues.
Can I use a Centre Bar by itself?
Centre Bars can be used on their own if you require an extra tier on your Clothes Rail but not extra height/space. As mentioned earlier, they can be used with a pair of Height Extension components too if you require increased hanging space as well as a second tier.
Height Extensions can be used exclusively with a Clothes Rail, just to increase the height.
Do I require tools or anything specific for installation/assembly?
Assembly does not require any additional tools or equipment; however, you may find that using a Rubber Mallet and Gloves makes the process easier.
How do I add a Centre Bar and/or Height Extensions?
Before assembly, it is important to confirm the compatibility of the Centre Bars and/or Height Extensions with your existing Clothes Rail. This can be checked on the individual product pages for the components.
Please note, as detailed below, that the assembly process may vary slightly between different types and styles of Clothes Rails. Additionally, the following instructions for adding Centre Bars and/or Height Extensions assume that you are updating an existing Clothes Rail.
To find full instructions and more details on how to assemble the different types of Clothes Rails, refer to our assembly guide page.
Assembly Instructions
2ft / 3ft / 4ft Clothes Rail - Height Extensions (no Centre Bar)
- Remove the Top Rail.
- Add the Height Extensions by slotting them into the existing Uprights.
- As per the original Clothes Rail assembly, the Uprights and Top Rail are tension fitted, so the Uprights may not be vertical. Push one end of the Top Rail into one of the Height Extensions and push down as far as it will go.
- Pull the other Upright inwards until you can push the other end of the Top Rail down onto it to complete the rail.
3ft / 4ft Clothes Rail - Centre Bar and Height Extensions
- Remove the Top Rail.
- Slide the Centre Bar over Uprights, position and tighten with the screws supplied (the Centre Bar can be fixed at any position along the Uprights).
- Insert Height Extensions into the Uprights.
- As per the original Clothes Rail assembly, the Uprights and Top Rail are tension fitted, so the Uprights may not be vertical. Push one end of the Top Rail into one of the Height Extensions and push down as far as it will go.
- Add the Top Rail onto the Height Extensions to complete the Clothes Rail.
5ft / 6ft Clothes Rail - Height Extensions (no Centre Bar)
- Disconnect the Uprights and Top Rail.
- Disconnect the Uprights from the Legs/Base section.
- Insert the Height Extensions into the Legs/Base.
- Reassemble the top section by inserting the Uprights into the added Height Extensions and re-connecting the Top Rail to the Uprights.
- Once the top rail is complete, you should be able to slot the two base bars together. Make sure the push pins are lined up and click into the corresponding fixing holes.
5ft / 6ft Clothes Rail - Centre Bar and Height Extensions
- Remove the Top Rail.
- Disconnect the Uprights from the Legs/Base.
- Insert Height Extensions into the Legs/Base section.
- Before affixing Uprights to the Height Extension, you need to install the Centre Bar first. Connect the two parts of the Centre Bar, then slide the full Centre Rail over both Uprights.
- Push the Uprights into the Height Extensions, making sure the push pins ‘click’ into their locking holes.
- Connect the Uprights at the top by re-adding the Top Rail to complete your Clothes Rail.
We hope that we’ve answered any questions you may have had regarding Height Extensions and Centre Bars for Clothes Rails, but if you have any further queries about these products or anything else, please contact us here.