How To Hang Wall Shelves Without Brackets

For heavy loads increase the size of your brackets and decrease the spacing between them.

How to hang wall shelves without brackets.

Without the brackets and clunky hardware you d find with store bought shelves or kits they seem to be suspended in midair. They have a seamless and clean appearance seeming to float on the wall without any means of support. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf. For less than 10 you could make 3 all of these.

The first step in any shelf hanging shelf project is to locate the studs so you can anchor the shelf to the studs if possible. If you want to hang floating shelf brackets use a stud finder to find the studs in the wall and drill into the stud where you want to hang your shelf. Next secure the bracket in the drilled hole and use a level to figure out where to drill a second hole for the second bracket. Here s a tip that allows you to make marks that are clearly visible without the need to repaint the wall.

These floating wall shelves are perfect for displaying your collectibles photos travel mementos or just about anything. 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. These floating shelves are strong too. The beauty of this is you can make them with no hardware.

Use a level and draw a very light pencil line where you want the top of the shelf to be. This project guide shows how to install shelf brackets into wall studs and masonry walls. Shelves without brackets are commonly called floating or bracketless shelves. Mark the tape not the wall.

Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall.