Metal pegboard has 1/4-in. holes and L-shape edge flanges that create built-in standoffs. The panel sizes are normally in 16-in. and 24-in. increments. Metal pegboard has a cool industrial look ...

Pegboard needs about 1/2 in. of ‘standoff’ space behind it so the hooks can be inserted. Plastic and metal pegboard panels have this space built in, created by the L-shape flanges at the edges.

These practical and affordable storage system accessories help you store screws, nuts, ... Each hook fits both 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch pegboard with metal locks that hold it securely to the board.

Is there a kind of pegboard that eliminates this problem? I'm getting ready to install ... For a more reliable pegboard, upgrade to metal. Published: Sep. 10, 2009, 6:07 p.m. By .

My metal pegboard is now over 15 years old and it looks like the day I installed it. I’ve reorganized how tools, shelves and bins are stored on the metal pegboard numerous times.

The best part: The metal pegboard system I use has a hook, hanger, shelf, bracket and parts bin to hold anything you can dream of putting up on your pegboard. I can hang any cordless drill or tool.