FerdY 2-Pack 12 Brushed Nickel Recessed Corner Review

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If you are weighing the FerdY 2-pack 12 brushed nickel recessed corner review for your own tiled corner, this page covers what the listing states, where the shelf suits a bathroom and where it may not. The shelves are stainless steel, sized to sit in the grout lines of a tiled wall rather than being screwed or glued on. Read the tile and grout lines before you buy, because those decide whether the shelf can go in at all. Specs below come from the listing, and the claims are the maker’s unless noted.

Quick answer

The FerdY shelves suit a tiled bathroom wall with a right-angle corner and grout lines thick enough for a recessed install. Two shelves give you a pair of corner levels with no drilling, and the listing describes a 304 stainless steel build with a brushed finish. The main limits are the grout requirement and the weight line, which does not say whether the 20 pound figure applies per shelf or to both. Check your tile and grout before you order.

Best for and avoid if

Best for a tiled shower or bath corner where you want two small shelves and no drilling. The listing names tiled bathroom walls as the target, and it describes a skeletonized design that the bullets say drains quickly.

Avoid it if your wall is not tile, or if your grout lines are thinner than the listing asks. Skip it if you need a large shelf, since the listed size is 12 inches deep and 5.5 inches wide, and skip it if you need a load figure that is clearly stated for each shelf.

Verified specifications

• Material: stainless steel, described as 304 stainless steel in the bullets.
• Finish: brushed, in a brushed nickel color.
• Shelves: two, with a corner shelf type and a wall mount.
• Dimensions: 12 inches deep, 5.5 inches wide and 0.5 inches high.
• Shelf thickness: 3 millimeters, which matches the bullet on the single-piece thickness.
• Weight capacity maximum: 20 pounds.
• Item weight: 2 pounds for the two-count set.
• Installation type: wall-mounted, with included hardware.
• Special features: compact, crack resistant and rust proof.
• Model: FerdY-SS-TZ01-BN.

The listing also gives an age range of baby, which does not fit an adult bathroom product, so ignore that field.

Strengths

The strongest point is the material. The bullets describe a single-piece 3mm shelf in 304 stainless steel with a protective paint. Stainless steel resists rust because of its chromium content, which the sources put at 10.5 percent or more and which forms a passive film. For a shower corner, that is the main reason to look at this shelf instead of a painted metal one.

The second strength is the install method. The bullets say the shelf is designed for 90 degree tiled corners and fits into the grout lines without drilling. That keeps the wall intact, which matters if you rent or do not want to patch tile.

The third strength is drainage. The bullets describe a skeletonized design that drains quickly, so bottles are less likely to sit in water. The care line says to clean periodically with neutral cleaning agents, which is a simple routine.

Limitations

The grout requirement is the biggest limitation. The installation bullet says the shelf goes into grout lines that should be thicker than one eighth of an inch. If your grout is thinner, or your tile is laid without spaces for the shelf, this shelf will not go in. Measure the grout line before you order.

The weight line is the second limitation. The listing gives a 20 pound maximum, and the bullets say each shelf can bear up to 20 pounds. The listing does not say whether the figure applies to each shelf or to both together, so keep the load light.

The third limitation is the recess measurement. The installation text starts to give the length of the recessed part, but the figure is not complete in the listing, so measure the depth of your grout line yourself rather than rely on a number from the text.

Worked example: shelf surface area

The listing gives each shelf a depth of 12 inches and a width of 5.5 inches, so one shelf has a footprint of 66 square inches (12 x 5.5 = 66). The two-shelf set has 132 square inches of combined footprint (2 x 66 = 132). Compare these figures with the corner you have before you buy.

Alternatives

The other recessed and wall shelves in this group differ mainly in material, size and how they mount. The Xiarnotogi 2-pack is a 10 inch stainless shelf rated at 15 pounds, and its listing gives a caulk-in installation. The DUMDER 2-pack is a 10 inch brushed nickel 304 stainless shelf, rated at 15 pounds, with a guardrail on one side. The Qeke 2-pack is 11.5 inches and lists a maximum of 30 pounds with a minimum of 15 pounds. The BVL 2-pack is aluminum with an adhesive mount and a 20 pound capacity, which suits a tile wall without grout lines to use.

For a broader set of corner options, see brushed nickel corner shower shelves. If you want a stainless corner shelf with a different layout, stainless steel corner shower shelves cover that group. A sibling review, the Bakzon glass corner shelf two pack, covers a different material.

Installation notes

The listing describes a recessed install with no drilling. The usual steps are to clean the grout line, check that the depth fits the shelf, slide the shelf in and confirm it sits level. Because the recess measurement is not complete in the listing, do that measurement first.

Once the shelf is in, let any grout or sealant cure before you load it, and check it again after the first few showers. The listing asks you to contact the seller with installation questions, so use that contact if the shelf does not seat properly.

FAQ

Will this shelf fit any tile wall?

No. The listing targets tiled walls with grout lines thick enough for a recessed install. If your wall is not tiled, or the grout is too thin, choose a different shelf.

Is 304 stainless steel better than a painted metal shelf?

The listing says the shelf is 304 stainless steel with a protective paint. The sources say stainless steel resists rust because of its chromium content. A painted metal shelf depends on the coating, so compare the material line on each listing.

Can I put two bottles on each shelf?

The listing gives a 20 pound maximum and does not say whether that applies per shelf or to both. Keep the load light and spread the bottles across the shelf so the weight stays balanced.

Does the shelf need drilling?

No. The listing describes a recessed install that fits into the grout lines, with no drilling needed.

How do I clean it?

The care line says to clean periodically with neutral cleaning agents. Keep the drainage slots clear so water can run out.

Is the shelf only for bathrooms?

The listing names bathrooms as the main use, and it also mentions kitchens, living rooms and balconies as other places. Check that the wall you choose is tile with the right grout line.

Bottom line

Buy the FerdY shelves if you have a tiled corner with grout lines thick enough for a recessed install and want stainless steel without drilling. Skip them if your wall is not tile, your grout is thin, or you need a load figure stated for each shelf. Measure the grout line before you order, and keep the load light.

Sources

• Stainless steel (Wikipedia): chromium content and the passive film behind the rust resistance of the 304 stainless steel shelf.