How To Mount A Wood Shelf To A Wall

After determining where you plan on hanging the shelf press it up against the wall.

How to mount a wood shelf to a wall.

You will also require 7 16 button head wood plugs. 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. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf. Mark inside the holes so you know exactly where to insert the screws.

Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf. Next to it i planned to add the grinder i found. Mark the end points of the shelf in pencil. Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall.

This includes 10 x 2 1 2 flat head wood screws 10 24 x 2 flat head machine screws 8 x 1 1 4 flat head wood screws and toggler brand drywall anchors. Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall. Use screws to secure the cleat to the wall. 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.

In most framing the studs are positioned so they are 16 inches apart measured on center. Try to keep these marks as aligned with one another as possible. You will also need hardware for mounting the shelf to wooden studs and to drywall only. Then install anchors or drive the screws into the studs and hang the shelf.

I cleared everything off the wall except the vintage dutch mill coffee grinder that i knew was going to stay right there. Make marks to indicate where the ends of the shelf fall on the wall. The most secure method is to drive the support screws directly into wall studs. Use 2 3 screws depending on the length of your shelf.

Attach the cleat to the wall using 3 in 7 6 cm screws.