Best NewAge Pro Series Garage Cabinets: How to Choose

On this page (12 sections)

1. How deep should NewAge Pro garage cabinets be for your garage?
2. Which NewAge Pro cabinet types fit a working garage?
3. Which cabinet fits a tight wall beside the car?
4. How many shelves and how much height do you need?
5. Which locking steel cabinet keeps tools secure?
6. How do you fit a steel cabinet into a garage corner?
7. How much weight can these steel cabinets hold?
8. Does a NewAge Pro system need wall mounting?
9. How to set up a steel cabinet in one afternoon?
10. What should you check before ordering a garage cabinet?
11. How do the three cabinets compare?
12. How do you choose your NewAge Pro Series setup?

The NewAge Pro Series garage cabinet system is a modular steel line, and you choose it by measuring your wall run first and picking cabinet depth second. Get those two numbers right and the cabinets line up as one built-in wall.

Skip them and even good steel cabinets end up with doors that fight your car.

This guide walks through the decisions in order: depth and clearance, cabinet types, shelf and lock choices, and the fit details that trip people up. Along the way you'll see three metal cabinets that cover the same jobs at different depths.

If budget is the deciding factor, our roundup of the garage cabinets for the money covers the lower-cost end.

How deep should NewAge Pro garage cabinets be for your garage?

Start with the parking bay. Measure from the back wall to the widest point of your car door when it's fully open, then subtract a few inches of walking room.

That figure is your maximum cabinet depth.

Most garage storage runs sit against the wall the car noses into or alongside the parking spot. The cabinet front edge becomes an obstacle the moment a door swings past it.

A shallow cabinet on a tight wall keeps the door clear; a deep cabinet eats into the swing arc.

Depth choices in steel cabinets

The three cabinets here show the range. The Incbruce is 16 in deep.

The six-tier Letaya is 18 in deep and the rolling model is 15.75 in deep. That two-inch swing matters more than it sounds when your car door opens against it.

A 16-inch cabinet holds tool cases, paint cans and stacked bins without forcing the wall outward. An 18-inch cabinet adds a couple of inches of shelf depth, enough for larger power tool cases laid flat.

Depth also changes how the cabinet feels to use. A deeper cabinet lets you push items to the back and lose them.

A shallower one keeps everything within arm's reach but limits what fits.

If your garage has a shallow wall run, the garage storage cabinet with doors and shelves options give you more depth choices to compare.

Rule: measure the open car door first. If it clears the wall by 20 in or less, stay at 16 in deep and don't go bigger.

Which NewAge Pro cabinet types fit a working garage?

The NewAge Pro line mixes tall cabinets, base cabinets, wall cabinets and drawer units. Plan the tall cabinet first, then fill the gaps beside it with base and wall units so the run reads as one wall.

A tall cabinet anchors the corner or the end of the run. It takes the long items, the bulky cases and the things you don't want to bend down for.

Base cabinets sit under a counter height and take the everyday tools. Wall cabinets use the upper space above a workbench.

A short run of 6 to 8 ft does better with one tall cabinet and one base unit. Anything longer lets you add a drawer stack in the middle.

The order matters because the tallest cabinet sets the run's height. If the tall cabinet is 72 in high, the base and wall units need to align to it, or the top edge becomes a jagged line.

When one cabinet is enough

Not every garage needs a modular system. If your storage is mostly tool cases, paint and camping gear, a single tall cabinet covers it.

The Letaya six-tier here holds five adjustable shelves across a 72-in height and 36-in width.

That size works as the anchor of a small run or as the only cabinet in a one-car garage. If your garage is bigger than that, treat this cabinet as the starting point and add units beside it.

Rule: buy the tall cabinet first. Add base and wall units only after the tall one is placed and its height is confirmed.

Which cabinet fits a tight wall beside the car?

A tight wall needs a slim cabinet. Choose 15 to 16 in of depth for a wall that sits inside the car door's swing, and keep the doors flat so nothing catches on the way past.

A slimmer cabinet also leaves more walking room in a narrow bay.

The Incbruce two-door cabinet is 16 in deep, the slimmest of the three here. Its 72-in height and 32-in width make it a compact corner unit.

Four adjustable shelves let you set the spacing to the things you actually store. The rolling Letaya is only slightly shallower at 15.75 in deep.

Its advantage isn't depth, though. It's the wheels.

Wheels help most when the cabinet holds lighter goods. A rolling cabinet with a heavy tool load is harder to move safely.

Keep the wheels for bins, seasonal items and cleaning supplies.

Rule: slimmest cabinet goes on the tight wall. Save the rolling unit for a spot you can clear without moving a car.

How many shelves and how much height do you need?

Shelf count matters more than total height for most garages. Count the categories you store, then buy a cabinet with at least that many shelves so each group gets its own level.

A tall cabinet with too few shelves just wastes vertical space.

The Letaya six-tier has five adjustable shelves in a 72-in cabinet. That's the most shelf levels per inch of height in this group.

Each shelf holds up to 120 lb according to Letaya. The rolling Letaya has four adjustable shelves across its 74.41-in height and is rated to hold up to 180 lb.

The Incbruce has four adjustable shelves in its 72-in cabinet. Fewer shelves means more open height per shelf, which suits bulky items like folding chairs or storage totes.

A 72-in cabinet with four shelves gives you about 14 in of open height per level after accounting for the shelf itself. Five shelves in the same cabinet cut that to about 11 in.

Choose based on what's tallest in your load.

Adjustable shelves versus fixed

All three cabinets here have adjustable shelves. That's the feature to look for, because a garage's storage needs change with the seasons.

Holiday bins in December become garden supplies in April. Adjustable shelves let you rebalance the cabinet without buying a new one.

Set the spacing once to the tallest items, then tighten the gaps as your load changes.

Rule: buy adjustable shelves every time. A fixed-shelf cabinet locks you into one storage shape for its whole life.

Which locking steel cabinet keeps tools secure?

Locking cabinets split into two groups: simple key locks and three-point locking systems. Choose a three-point lock for expensive tools and a basic key lock for general storage.

The lock type should match what's behind the door, not the cabinet's price.

The two Letaya cabinets here both use a key lock. The Incbruce uses an upgraded three-point locking system with thickened steel bars and two spare keys, which spreads the locking force across the door's height.

A single-point key lock at the handle does the basic job. A three-point system holds the door at three edges, so prying it open takes more effort.

For a deeper look at lock choices, read choosing a lockable storage cabinet before you commit. Lock type and door style vary across the NewAge Pro line too, so check each cabinet in the set you're considering.

Who needs the three-point lock?

The three-point lock earns its place when the cabinet sits in a garage that's easy to reach from the street. A detached garage or one with a street-facing door is the case for a stronger lock.

An attached garage behind a locked house needs less.

The key lock on the Letaya models covers general storage just fine. Paint, garden chemicals and seasonal gear don't need a three-point system.

Tools, bikes and electronics do.

Rule: match the lock to the value of the contents. Don't pay for a three-point system to protect paint cans.

How do you fit a steel cabinet into a garage corner?

A corner cabinet needs depth, width and height to clear each other. Measure all three walls of the corner, then leave a gap at the back for the door to open past the side wall.

A cabinet pushed flush into a corner often can't open its door fully.

The Letaya six-tier is 36 in wide, the widest of the three. That width works well on a long wall but eats into a corner.

The Incbruce at 32 in wide and the rolling Letaya at 31.49 in wide both fit tighter corners. Height clears the ceiling and any overhead garage door rails.

A 74.41-in cabinet needs more vertical clearance than a 72-in one. Check the garage door's open position and any hanging lights before you buy the tallest cabinet.

A cabinet door that opens 90 degrees needs its own width plus a few inches of clearance. If the cabinet sits next to a car, the door may only open partway.

All three cabinets here have a powder-coated finish, which resists moisture and rust in a garage that sees temperature swings.

Planning the wall run

Tape the cabinet outline on the floor before ordering. That's the cheapest way to find out a cabinet won't fit.

Add the door swing and the walking space, then check the outline against your car's position. Measure the delivery route too.

A 100-lb cabinet like the six-tier Letaya needs two people and a clear path through the door and around the corner.

Rule: tape the outline first. Order the cabinet only after you've stood in the space with the tape in place.

How much weight can these steel cabinets hold?

Weight capacity splits between what each shelf holds and what the whole cabinet can bear. Check the shelf rating for the heaviest thing you'll put on one level, then keep the load even across shelves.

A cabinet rated for 120 lb per shelf won't safely hold 120 lb all on one side.

The Letaya six-tier holds up to 120 lb per shelf. That's enough for tool cases, paint cans and boxed goods.

A stack of heavy car parts would overload it. The rolling Letaya is rated up to 180 lb, the highest single rating in this group.

The cabinet weight itself is 75 lb, so the wheels carry the load and the cabinet's own weight. Plan the Incbruce's load conservatively: keep heavy items low and spread them across shelves rather than stacking one corner.

A 100-lb cabinet on a weak floor needs checking, and a cabinet on wheels needs a level floor so it doesn't roll away.

Loading tips

Put the heaviest items on the lowest shelf. That keeps the cabinet's center of gravity low, which matters most for the rolling model.

Spread weight evenly across each shelf. A cabinet rated for 120 lb per shelf still tips forward if all the weight sits at the front edge.

The Letaya six-tier has adjustable feet for uneven floors. Use them, because a wobbling cabinet under load is a risk.

Rule: heaviest items low and centered. Never load one corner of a shelf.

Does a NewAge Pro system need wall mounting?

Freestanding cabinets like the three here don't require wall mounting. Wall-mount a cabinet only when it has pre-drilled holes and could tip, and anchor it into studs, not drywall alone.

A freestanding cabinet on a level floor stays put without anchors.

The Incbruce has two pre-holes in the back for wall mounting. That's a useful extra for a tall cabinet in a garage with kids or pets.

The rolling Letaya also has pre-holes for wall mounting. That seems odd for a cabinet on wheels, but it lets you fix the cabinet in place when you don't want it to roll.

The wheels are detachable, so you can convert it to a fixed cabinet. The six-tier Letaya stands on legs with adjustable feet.

It's freestanding and doesn't include wall-mounting hardware.

When anchoring is worth it

Anchor when the cabinet sits where people brush past it. A garage walkway next to a 72-in cabinet is the case for a wall anchor.

Anchor when kids or pets share the garage, because a tall steel cabinet is heavy and could tip if someone pulls on an open door. Two screws into a stud remove that risk.

Rule: anchor any cabinet taller than your shoulder if it's in a walkway. Otherwise, level it and leave it freestanding.

How to set up a steel cabinet in one afternoon?

Setup is the part most people underestimate. Build the cabinet in the open floor space first, then move it into place, because assembling a cabinet in a tight corner is harder than sliding a finished one in.

Both Letaya models assemble in about 30 minutes according to the maker.

The steps are the same for any flat-pack steel cabinet.

1. Check the box for damage before you start. The Letaya packaging uses foam and metal corners to protect the edges.
2. Lay out the parts and read the instructions. The Letaya cabinets come with paper instructions and a video guide.
3. Build the base and back panel first, then add the shelves and sides.
4. Attach the doors last so you can adjust the fit.
5. Stand the cabinet up and move it into place. A 100-lb cabinet needs two people for this step.
6. Level the cabinet with its adjustable feet, or lock the wheels if it rolls.
7. Load it from the bottom up.

The Incbruce includes assembly instructions and ships with its shelves. Its installation type is freestanding, wall mount or floor mount, so you can choose how to fix it in place.

A screwdriver and a rubber mallet cover most flat-pack steel cabinets. A level helps with the final placement, and a drill is needed only if you wall-mount.

Keep the instructions and any spare keys. The Incbruce ships two spare keys, and losing the main set is easier than you'd think.

Rule: build it in the open, then move it. Never assemble a cabinet in the corner it will live in.

What should you check before ordering a garage cabinet?

The last check is the delivery and fit. Measure the doorway, the cabinet's finished size and the spot on the floor, then compare all three.

A cabinet that can't get through the door is no bargain, whatever its shelf count.

Check the cabinet's outer dimensions against your wall run. A 36-in cabinet and a 32-in cabinet need different wall lengths.

Add the door swing and any gap between cabinets if you're building a run. Check the delivery route.

A 72-in cabinet in a flat box is easier to move than an assembled one, so build it close to its final spot. Check the floor.

A rolling cabinet needs a level, smooth surface. A cabinet on legs needs a floor that won't sag under its loaded weight.

A 100-lb cabinet with 120 lb on each shelf is a lot of weight in a small footprint. An unheated garage that swings from hot to cold still needs a cabinet that won't condensate on the inside.

Matching cabinets into one run

If you're buying more than one cabinet, match the heights. A 72-in cabinet beside a 74.41-in cabinet leaves a two-inch step at the top.

That's not a problem if you plan for it, but it looks wrong if you don't. Match the depth too.

A 16-in cabinet beside an 18-in one leaves a 2-in ledge. Either keep depths within an inch or use the step as an open shelf.

Doors that open into each other block access, so space cabinets so each door opens fully.

For drawer storage in the same run, compare the garage storage cabinet with drawers options and match their heights to your cabinets.

Rule: order cabinets in the same height and depth band. A run with mismatched sizes never looks finished.

How do the three cabinets compare?

Here's the direct comparison. The Letaya six-tier is the best pick for most garages because it gives the most shelves per inch of wall and locks the whole cabinet.

The rolling Letaya suits a garage you rearrange often, and the Incbruce fits the tightest wall.

The six-tier wins on storage density. Its five shelves across a 36-in width pack more usable levels than the other two.

The 120-lb shelf rating covers tools and paint without strain. Its 18-in depth is the one thing to watch on a tight wall.

The rolling cabinet's wheels are its reason to exist. Its 180-lb rating takes heavier loads than the other two.

The Incbruce is the secure, slim choice. A 16-in depth fits a wall beside the car, and the three-point lock protects tools.

Fewer shelves means more height per level, so it suits bulky items.

Rule: pick the six-tier for storage per inch, the rolling model for flexibility, and the Incbruce for a tight wall with tools to lock up.

How do you choose your NewAge Pro Series setup?

The NewAge Pro Series garage cabinet system rewards planning over shopping. Choose depth by your car door's swing, height by your ceiling and cabinet count by your categories.

Get those three right and the cabinets work for years.

Start with the wall run. Measure it, tape the outline and check the car's open door against it.

That gives you your maximum depth and width. Then count your categories.

Five shelf levels cover most garages; more shelves mean more groups per cabinet. Then decide on locks.

A three-point system for tools and valuables, a basic key lock for everything else. Finally, match the cabinets to each other if you're buying more than one.

Same height, same depth band. A run that lines up looks built-in, and a run that doesn't looks like a mistake.

For the value end of the market, the best garage cabinets for the money compares lower-cost steel options. For the door-and-shelf layout in more depths, the garage storage cabinet with doors and shelves guide covers the alternatives.

And if tools are the main load, read choosing a lockable storage cabinet for the lock types in plain terms.

Rule: measure first, count categories second, buy third. The NewAge Pro garage cabinet plan follows your garage, not the other way round.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NewAge Pro Series garage cabinet system?

It is NewAge's modular steel garage storage line, sold as individual cabinets and sets that you arrange along a wall. You choose the cabinet types, widths and depth together, so the layout fits your garage instead of forcing a fixed size.

Do NewAge Pro Series cabinets lock?

NewAge Pro cabinets are built with locking doors as part of the system. Check which cabinet in your chosen set carries the lock, because lock placement varies across the line and smaller units may not include one.

Can I mix NewAge Pro cabinets with other steel cabinets?

You can, as long as the heights and depths line up so the run reads as one wall. A slimmer cabinet beside a deeper one leaves a step you can use for open storage.

Measure the tallest cabinet first and match the others to it.

How much weight do NewAge Pro garage cabinet shelves hold?

Load ratings vary by cabinet type within the NewAge Pro line, so check the rating for each unit rather than assuming one figure for the set. A cabinet rated for tools will take more than one meant for light shelf storage.