how does this rack behave with water? does it rust in wet enviorments?
1781006
I have it near our shower, so it gets some condensation on it from steam and it seems to be doing fine thus far.
1781007
I don't think our environment is particularly wet, although maybe summer will be damp enough to cause some rust. Ours doesn't actually get water on it. It looks fine and holds the few towels we need, but it might rust if left out in a garage or used in a damp basement.
1781008
We bought for our bathroom where we all shower. It's steamy and we've had for a year with out rust. I'd never put in the shower or spray it with water every day. LOL.
2175142
I have had mine since March and so far have not had any rust problems. I am actually going to purchase another one for the shower in my guest bath. Hope this helps.
1210574
Yes - the metal does not rust. This is a great wire rack. Some water does pool on the edges of the drain pan but it is easy to keep clean. This is our second one. The first one was exactly the same and the plastic parts eventually break down. It is not a perfect dish rack but it is by far the best and easiest to keep clean of all we have tried.
1799796
No, it hasn't for me at all. It was a great purchase. The adjustable feet make it really easy to move and they haven't rusted either. If you are sloppy with your shampoo bottles and have bar soap on the rack then you probably will have to rinse the rack more often, but I would assume that would be the case with any shower shelving.
474764
The rack seems to be protected with a hard (baked-on?) finish that will fade a little when left out in the elements. This appears to be normal wear and tear. I noticed some very minor rust forming where the front and back parts are joined to each other, but this can be fixed with rustoleum paint or WD40. Overall, I don't consider the rust as an "issue", but if you leave it mounted to your roof outdoors year around, it can and should be inspected and touched-up every once in awhile, especially if you live near salt water or in harsher climates.
1146843
no, mine as been outside since i bought it and there is no rust. i have had this for close to one year outside, hope this is helpful
1108224
The metal has some type of coating. Mine has not rusted or tarnished at all. However, it is not designed to get wet.
1740135
The rack may not be stainless (I had one initially that rusted at its joints and I returned it) - the best way to use it is with distilled water, then it will not rust or stain the pot.
735096
We have placed it behind the toilet and it will not get it wet, so I wouldn't think it would rust. It is lightweight, but is well made and went together easily. Hardest thing was to find someone with a drill and a level to hang it, as I am totally inept at hanging things straight.
1202125
I have been using mine for months in a humid bathroom, hanging wet towels on them, and no signs of rust.
1162494
It's plastic, so it won't rust. It would be fine for outdoors if not extreme weather. It holds a lot of water so it would need to be kept where the temperature of the water can remain consistent. I hope that helps.
914919
Likely will rust and have water incursion. Stainless steel grab bars are all I've found to not deteriorate. Those plus a shower chair provide user independence.
582290
After about three years, I had multiple rust spots on mine. They were all small, but I didn't mistreat the rack and never had it in storage; I'm not sure why my experience was different from that of everyone else here. On the plus side, the rack was incredibly sturdy and useful, so I wasn't too troubled by the patches of rust.
500951
The paint on the rack comes off with use. I would imagine that even with moderate use it comes off fairly quick. With that being said, your protection against the elements goes away and it will be subject to rust. I would not recommend leaving it outdoors. Hope that helps.
1043880
It's all steel with some rubber which gets it a little off the counter. Moisture could cause rusting I guess. But I can't say how much water/moisture would be required to do so.
978439
It is not supposed to rust, and I haven't had it long enough to see for myself.We've had se pretty severe storms with lots of wind lately (gusts up to 40mph) but it didn't topple over.
816542
I have never used the rack outdoors. I keep my kayaks on the rack in my garage winter and summer.