Installing Wall Shelves

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Installing wall shelves. Remember that the top of the shelf will be above your marks. Next hold up one of your mounting brackets at the desired height and mark the brackets screw holes on the wall making sure that the holes are in line with the studs. Once that is done draw a centerline and mark the shelf height on the center of your tape.

To put up shelves pick out an open spot along the wall use a stud finder to locate 2 wall studs and lightly mark the 2 spots with a pencil. Learn how to install your Ikea Lack shelfAll of my videos are available in HDHammer Drill Tutorial. Before you start drilling holes into your wall to avoid potential costly damage.

Follow these steps for installing a component shelf system with standards and brackets. Theyre usually placed 16 inches apart. Re-insert screws into the brackets and tighten until each bracket is secure.

When screwing the brackets into place make sure not to over-tighten them. Use a stud finder to locate the studs on the wall. Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf.

Use a stud finder to locate studs. Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall. Wire shelves make great storage options for your closet garage laundry room or pantry.

If the shelf is on the heavier side and you werent able to find a stud install a wall anchor. The shelves being installed are Burhult Ikea brand shelves. Make light pencil marks on all the wall studs in the vicinity of the spot where.

Locating studs is very important because drywall is too weak to hang things from. This video will show you how to install small wall shelves. Some are 24 inches apart Plan to install each standard on the center of the stud.

If you are installing your shelves over a toilet seat apply a thin strip about two inches of your masking tape above the toilet. Repeat the same process for the two sides where you intend to install your brackets. Then install anchors or drive the screws into the studs and hang the shelf.

Use these videos and tips to help make your floating shelf installation go smoothly.

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