How To Mount A Corner Wall Shelf

Make sure the screw holes are in line with the studs.

How to mount a corner wall shelf.

Supplies for your corner wall shelf. The most secure method is to drive the support screws directly into wall studs. Drill the bracket holes into your shelf. Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf.

It is important to know how much space you have so that the shelves fit properly. So if your shelving unit has hanger brackets spaced 16 32 or 48 inches apart it may be possible to drive the support screws directly into the studs. Then remove the liner square up the shelf and press it against the tile photo 2. Once the shelf fits squarely into the corner apply the silicone caulk photo 1.

Positioning your shelves 1. Measure how much wall space you have on each side of the corner. Beautiful new design marble bathro. In most framing the studs are positioned so they are 16 inches apart measured on center.

See weight holding test in the end of the video. No drill no cut. If the shelves are longer than the wall s width then you will need to cut and sand the ends of each shelf to fit properly. Hold up one of your shelves mounting brackets at the desired height.

Mark the depth with tape to ensure you re not drilling too far. Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall. Wood for shelves two shelf brackets used these from world market two corner 4 inch corner braces screws toggler bolts or another type of drywall anchor electric drill drill bit 1 4 inch for the toggler bolts i used level stud finder tape measure. Mark the position of your bracket s screw holes on the wall.

If your shelves are pre made skip step 3 and go to step 4. Locate a spot in the middle of a row of tiles no horizontal grout lines running through the caulk. If you don t have a drill press you can create a jig to hold the wood. Measure your shelf to make sure it s the right thickness and depth for.

Then install anchors or drive the screws into the studs and hang the shelf. Eyeball the placement of the bracket to see how. Floating stone shelves attached with special adhesive.