How To Hang A Wood Shelf On The Wall

Use a standard level to make sure it s placed in a straight line then lightly mark the wall with a pencil on both ends.

How to hang a wood shelf on the wall. Use screws to secure the cleat to the wall. Position the standard at the height you wish it to be to support the shelves and mark where the first hole in. Hold the first standard on the wall over the mark designating the middle of the stud. Follow the manufacturers installation to install.

It is applied to the end of the shelf and makes a hole of the desired diameter and then applied to the wall. Mark inside the holes so you know exactly where to insert the screws. If you can t find the studs or don t want to attach the shelf to the studs. Remember that the top of the shelf will be above your marks.

Try to install the screws into the studs or use heavy anchor fasteners. Drill a screw upward into each mounting hole fastening the bracket to the shelf and creating a sturdy foundation. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf. Note the placement of the screw holes which will be on the ends.

Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf. Hang the shelf all that s left to do once the wall anchors are in place is to carefully align the wall shelf keyhole brackets over each hanger screw and slide the shelf down so that the brackets fit tightly over the heads of the screws. Use 2 3 screws depending on the length of your shelf. Mark the screw holes for the shelf s mounting brackets on the wall.

Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall. Use 1 1 4 inch wood screws and do not drill all the way through the shelf. Fixing the shelf to the wall. Position the mounting brackets against the wall.

Attach the cleat to the wall using 3 in 7 6 cm screws. For the template consider a rail of the required length.