How To Hang Wall Mounted Shelves

Then to the left of the growing group of grinders and covering that outlet i wanted to add the coffee maker sitting on a shelf that i needed to mount on the wall.

How to hang wall mounted shelves.

From leveling to anchoring here are 10 tips to make sure your next shelf hanging project is quick. Add storage space the old fashioned way with hanging shelves hanging shelves. Lay a 4 foot level across the two brackets then raise or lower the unsecured standard until it s level with the first. Required tools for this project.

Try to keep these marks as aligned with one another as possible. Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll. Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall. Mark the top screw hole location as shown.

If you re working with a heavy shelf have a friend hold it while you mark the endpoints. Positioning your shelves 1. Mark inside the holes so you know exactly. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf.

Make sure the screw holes are in line with the studs. Use a standard level to make sure it s placed in a straight line. Otherwise determine the shelf s. Remove the shelf and the brackets from the wall.

Select your shelves. If the shelf will be holding a heavy load use three standards spacing them 16 inches apart. Mark the position of your bracket s screw holes on the wall. We opted for these from world market because they make it easy to mix and match.

After determining where you plan on hanging the shelf press it up against the wall. Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go. Make marks to indicate where the ends of the shelf fall on the wall. I cleared everything off the wall except the vintage dutch mill coffee grinder that i knew was going to stay right there.

The great thing about wall mounted shelves is there is a plethora of them on the market. Using a level draw a discreet line in pencil across the wall to ensure that your shelf will sit. Hold the second standard against the wall centered on the wall stud 32 inches away. Next to it i planned to add the grinder i found.