How To Install Wood Shelf Brackets

If your brackets didn t include their own fasteners 1 25 in 3 2 cm wood screws will be a good fit for most average sized shelves.

How to install wood shelf brackets. To support the shelf i m using two cherry concave 8 shelf brackets from tyler morris woodworking. Sagging shelves are dangerous if used to store heavy items. For heavy loads increase the size of your brackets and decrease the spacing between them. When screwing the brackets into place make sure not to over tighten them.

With a few tools and a little preparation open shelving is an easy diy project. One shelf bracket is mounted to a wooden stud and the other is attached to drywall only using toggler drywall anchors. Installing our metal shelf brackets and other hardware is probably easier than you think. Many of the same tools and tips work for installing our other hardware like metal hooks coat racks towel bars and other projects see below for specific tips.

If you ll be using l brackets to support a wooden shelf you may find it easier to attach the l brackets to the shelf piece before hanging it on the wall. This project guide shows how to install shelf brackets into wall studs and masonry walls. Everyone needs a single shelf somewhere in their home. X research source boring pilot holes is easier neater and more precise than trying to screw directly into the bracket holes in one shot.

Make sure the bracket is level with the first bracket then mark the holes with a pencil and repeat the same steps used above for installing the first bracket. Re insert screws into the brackets and tighten until each bracket is secure. If the shelf is on the heavier side and you weren t able to find a stud install a wall anchor. For longer wire shelves attach a bracket at least every 48 inches.

This will result in a much stronger shelf and prevent sagging in the middle. I will show you how to mount a shelf measuring 3 4 x 10 x 36.