How To Mount A Shelf To A Wall

Use a standard level to make sure it s placed in a straight line.

How to mount a shelf to a wall.

Then to the left of the growing group of grinders and covering that outlet i wanted to add the coffee maker sitting on a shelf that i needed to mount on the wall. Mark a reference line. With a unit such as the one we are installing the shelf and coat. Using floating shelf brackets.

Choose position for shelf. Measure the distance between hanger brackets. Build your own floating shelves so that they re hollow. The best way to do this.

Then install anchors or drive the screws into the studs and hang the shelf. Mark inside the holes so you know exactly. Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall. Positioning your shelves 1.

Use a stud finder to find the studs in the wall. Draw a line from your first. First you ll need to position the shelf on the wall. There are a couple of ways to.

Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf. Hold up one of your shelves mounting brackets at the desired height. Insert a toggle bolt just the threaded bolt without the anchor wings through each mounting hole in the shelf bracket then thread the wings onto the bolts about 1 4 inch. Make sure the screw holes are in line with the studs.

Then place shelf atop the brackets. Fold the wings flat. Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall. Next to it i planned to add the grinder i found.

Now is a good time to erase clean off your layout pencil lines. How to hang floating shelves method 1 of 3. Remove the shelf and the brackets from the wall. Eyeball the placement of the bracket to see how.

Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf. Remember that the top of the shelf will be above your marks. I cleared everything off the wall except the vintage dutch mill coffee grinder that i knew was going to stay right there. Drill pilot holes in the underside of the shelf using a 3 32 drill bit wrapped with masking tape at 1 1 4 from the tip so you don t drill through the shelf.