Product Description
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Increase the storage potential in any space with the
Double Cube Plus. The cube system by Way Basics allows you to
revolutionize the way you organize your home through
customizable, stackable cubes. This 2-tier shelf system is the
perfect size when used alone, but you can also multiply that
storage space by combining units. Made to sit upright and stack,
there's no limit to the number of combinations you can come up
with.
From the Manufacturer
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Way Basics : Your Easy Eco and Non-toxic Modular Storage Solution
Yes, it’s a cube. Yet once you put this most-basic Way Basics
piece together, you’ll find dozens of uses for it. It’ll be a
cubby to store toys, magazines, DVDs or books in. You’ll use it
as a light, portable extra seat. The cube is strong enough to
serve as a stepstool to reach those high cupboards in the
kitchen. And it’s the first building block for your own
customized furniture ideas.
We believe we’ve invented the simplest, most ingenious furniture
ever. Ultra-easy to put together, sustainably made and completely
recyclable, it’s made from environmentally sound building blocks
we call zBoards that’ll inspire your creativity with playful
possibilities.
And when you buy Way Basics furniture, you’re helping improve the
world in other ways, too. We work with furniture banks around the
country to help those families in desperate need -- victims of
natural disasters who’ve lost everything they owned, women and
children escaping from domestic violence, working families below
the poverty line, and others requiring a hand up — not a handout.
We’re founding members of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, a
coalition united to promote environmentally y practices in
the industry, and to help consumers identify good furniture
choices. We are also proud to announce that in 2008, Way Basics
went zero via the Conservation Fund’s “Go Zero Program.” This
means that we offset our company carbon emissions by ing
trees at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge! To learn more
visit the Conservation Fund.
zBoard: Save Money and Trees
It took us 10 years to perfect the ingenious building-block
zBoards at the heart of our business. Our patented,
environmentally sound manufacturing process turns post-consumer
recycled paper into superbly strong boards that weigh 62% less
than particle board. zBoards are just as solid and structurally
sound as any engineered wood furniture, yet they’re made from one
of the simplest materials ever – paper.
We designed these marvelous building boards to be versatile and
easy to assemble, and came up with a new way to put the pieces
together. Strategically placed super-strong adhesive strip is the
answer – all you do is peel off the protective covering, stick
the blocks together, and you’re done. If you’re creating your own
design with zBoards, you can also use screws or hardware if you
like. zBoards are water-resistant and easy to clean. They come in
different colors and both light and dark wood-grain designs, so
you have options to fit your decor. They’re also available in
white, which makes a perfect canvas for your own imagination.
The World's Easiest Assembly
In our packages, you won’t find mysterious collections of screws
and nails, or complicated diagrams and instructions. That’s
because you can put our unique zBoards together without tools or
hardware. Super-strong 3M brand adhesive strips let you fit the
pieces neatly together. Just peel, stick and you’re done. Honest.
See the assembly videos on our website.
You can buy our thoughtfully designed step-by-step furniture
kits. And because they’re so easy to assemble and so versatile,
you can also mix and match zBoards to fulfill your furniture
fantasies. Since Way Basics products are modular, it’s easy to
add on to your creation if you need more storage or want to use
it for a different purpose. Then paint, wallpaper, or embellish
them any way you like as well. (Kids love to decorate their own
Way Basics stuff.) That’s something you definitely don’t get with
most assembly-required furniture.
They're Talking About Us
You may have seen Way Basics discussed on your favorite
television morning show, your newspaper, or seen a review on a
popular website. Our revolutionary easy eco modular furniture is
making waves and has been seen on: MSNBC, ABC, Kids Today, The
Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Daily Candy, Apartment
Therapy to name a few.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do I do with the backer board that came with my
furniture?
A:When you’re done assembling your Way Basics furniture piece,
place the backer board at the rear of your furniture. This sturdy
paper board is the essential framing piece that holds it all
together. It’s designed to adhere neatly, stabilize your
furniture and create a finished look.
Q: How can I customize my Way Basics Furniture?
A: The possibilities are endless! We designed our modular
building blocks to inspire creativity and possibility. Here are a
few ideas:
* zBoard dividers are available to create organization and
playful possibilities.
* Stack different bookshelves in different colors next to each
other to create you own design.
* Add stickers!
* Mix and match zBoards of different hues to add a charge of
color to any room.
* Build a multi-colored bookshelf or insert multiple zBoard
dividers for a great look.
* Rest a horizontal zBoard on top of any two of our lower
pre-configured pieces and voila! You’ve got a table or desk.
* Get fancy and spice it up with casters or wheels to make your
furniture mobile. (you will need a screwdriver to affix casters)
* Visit the Design Gallery on waybasics.com for more ideas!
Q: Made from paper...is it strong? How much weight can zBoards
hold?
A: It’s very strong indeed! zBoards are constructed through our
patented process and are made from multiple, overlapping layers
of paperboard and corrugated paper that combine to withstand
tremendous pressure. We like to describe the zBoard as carbon
fiber of paper. For instance, our founder weighs 195 pounds and
when he stands on our Cube it can easily bear his weight.
zBoards are just as strong as common particle board constructed
furniture. Our furniture is designed for use in common storage,
home, and work purposes. With Way Basics furniture, you can
easily add a divider/support zBoard and hold up to 100 pounds per
shelf for your really big and heavy things. We recommend adding
divider/support zBoards starting from the lowest shelf to support
the heaving books or objects above.
Q: Is your packaging recycled too?
A: Yes, even our packaging is recycled. We use materials made
from 90% post-consumer waste. Since packaging is just to safely
transport and protect your furniture, we’d rather keep it basic,
recycled, and completely recyclable to ease the load on our
environment. Please reuse or recycle your packaging when you’re
done with it, too. Thanks!
Q: How strong is the double-sided adhesive tape?
A: Very, very strong. We use only 3M industrial-strength
heavy-duty adhesive tape on our products. To take full advantage
of all that sticking power and get optimum adhesion, make sure
your bonding adhesive surfaces are clean, dry, and properly
joined. It works best if you put together your furniture in a
room that’s between 70° F to 100° F (21° C to 38° C). This
super-tape’s bonds get stronger during the first 24 hours, so we
recommend that you let your furniture sit in place for the first
day.
Q: Are zBoards water resistant?
A: Yes, the exterior layers of the board are treated with a
water resistant material just like other finished wood veneers.
If water gets on the zBoard surface, it will dry (though of
course it’s best if you wipe it up like all spills). You’ll want
to keep water away from the furniture’s edges and corners where
it’s a little more vulnerable to moisture. Again, we hate to
sound like your mom, but if water spills, just wipe it up!
Q: Does Way Basics furniture off-?
A: No, Way Basics furniture does not "off-". Off-ing
occurs in the manufacturing process of particle poard and MDF in
which various types of formaldehyde are used. There is no
formaldehyde in our products. Have no fear, our products don't
pass !
Q: What are the differences among zBoards, particleboard,
plywood, solid wood, or MDF?
A: zBoards are made almost entirely (99%) from post-consumer
recycled paper, and do not consume additional natural resources
like trees and the enormous as of water needed to make
virgin paper. While very strong, paper zBoards are made from the
lightest form of wood byproduct.
Particleboard is made from wood particles (like wood chips,
sawmill shavings, or sawdust), which is bound together with
synthetic resin or other materials, then pressed and extruded. It
is fairly heavy.
Plywood is engineered from thin sheets of wood veneer in layers
that are glued together. It’s fairly heavy and expensive. It also
means that trees must be chopped down to harvest the wood.
Solid wood is made directly from lumber, which means chopping
down thousands of trees which adds to the continuing
deforestation of large areas of our planet. Solid wood furniture
is heavy and generally very expensive.
MDF stands for medium density fiberboard, a variety of
particleboard. It’s made by breaking down softwood into small
wood fibers and particles that are then bound together with wax
and resin. The panels are formed by applying high temperature and
pressure. This manufacturing process uses lots of energy
resources and puts contaminants into the environment.
- IT'S NOT WOOD; IT'S BETTER - Made with durable zBoard recycled paperboard.
- TOOL-FREE ASSEMBLY - Easy to assemble, no tools required, just peel the 3M adhesive strips and put together with easy-align pins.
- STRONG and DURABLE - Maximum load 50 lbs (recommended); Placing the unit on its side or back will compromise structural integrity, use right side up!.
- DIMENSIONS - Exterior: D : 11.2" H : 30.2" W : 13.4" Interior: D : 10.7" H : 13.9" W : 11.8".