Lay a 4 foot level across the two brackets then raise or lower the unsecured standard until it s level with the first.
How to mount shelves on wall.
Eyeball the placement of the bracket to see how.
Mounting the shelves to the wall.
Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall.
The best way to do this.
There are a couple of ways to.
Hold the second standard against the wall centered on the wall stud 32 inches away.
If the shelf will be holding a heavy load use three standards spacing them 16 inches apart.
Draw a line from your first.
How to hang floating shelves method 1 of 3.
Then install anchors or drive the screws into the studs and hang the shelf.
Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall.
Mark the top screw hole location as shown.
In most framing the studs are positioned so they are 16 inches apart measured on center.
Mark inside the holes so you know exactly.
Hold up one of your shelves mounting brackets at the desired height.
I rested the lower shelf directly on the pegboard and inserted the lag bolts.
Mark the position of your bracket s screw holes on the wall.
Remove the shelf and the brackets from the wall.
Use a standard level to make sure it s placed in a straight line.
These simple storage shelves were very easy to attach.
Use a stud finder to find the studs in the wall.
Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf.
You will also require 7 16 button head wood plugs.
Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf.
The most secure method is to drive the support screws directly into wall studs.
Positioning your shelves 1.
Remember that the top of the shelf will be above your marks.
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.
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.
Build your own floating shelves so that they re hollow.
You will also need hardware for mounting the shelf to wooden studs and to drywall only.