How To Hang Wall Mounted Shelves

Remove the shelf and the brackets from the wall.

How to hang wall mounted shelves.

After determining where you plan on hanging the shelf press it up against the wall. 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. We opted for these from world market because they make it easy to mix and match. Make marks to indicate where the ends of the shelf fall on the wall.

Add storage space the old fashioned way with hanging shelves hanging shelves. The great thing about wall mounted shelves is there is a plethora of them on the market. Mark the top screw hole location as shown. Hold the second standard against the wall centered on the wall stud 32 inches away.

Eyeball the placement of the bracket to see how. Lay a 4 foot level across the two brackets then raise or lower the unsecured standard until it s level with the first. Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall. From leveling to anchoring here are 10 tips to make sure your next shelf hanging project is quick.

I cleared everything off the wall except the vintage dutch mill coffee grinder that i knew was going to stay right there. Hold up one of your shelves mounting brackets at the desired height. Using a level draw a discreet line in pencil across the wall to ensure that your shelf will sit. Mark the position of your bracket s screw holes on the wall.

Make sure the screw holes are in line with the studs. Required tools for this project. Next to it i planned to add the grinder i found. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf.

Mark inside the holes so you know exactly. Otherwise determine the shelf s. Try to keep these marks as aligned with one another as possible. Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go.

Draw a line from your first. Select your shelves. Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll. If you re working with a heavy shelf have a friend hold it while you mark the endpoints.