How To Hang Heavy Shelves On Wall

The proper way to hang objects 10 to 25 pounds instead use a threaded drywall anchor to securely hold objects between 10 and 25 pounds such as heavy picture frames bulletin boards mirrors and light weight shelving.

How to hang heavy shelves on wall.

No power tools are required for this self drilling fastener. Then install anchors or drive the screws into the studs and hang the shelf. Try pulling down gently on the shelf to ensure that it s firmly installed on your wall. After determining where you plan on hanging the shelf press it up against the wall.

Locate the wall studs in the desired placement area by sliding the stud finder across the wall toward the desired location of the shelving to find. Make marks to indicate where the ends of the shelf fall on the wall. Installing the shelf standards. Take a moment to tidy.

Remove the screws and put the first bracket into place. Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf. Slide the openings on the. Determine the location where you will install the shelves.

Use a tape measure to measure between the two marks find. Remember that the top of the shelf will be above your marks. Otherwise determine the shelf s. Floating shelves typically slide into the bracket sticking out of the wall.

If your shelf s instruction manual says not to use a drill for this part of the process use a screwdriver. Try to keep these marks as aligned with one another as possible. Use a screwdriver to screw it in until it s flush with the wall. Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall.

If you re working with a heavy shelf have a friend hold it while you mark the endpoints.