How To Hang Shelves On Sheetrock Walls

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How to hang shelves on sheetrock walls.

Some shelves will require you to place it onto the screws. Hang the shelf on the mounting brackets. Then check the shelf to make sure it s sturdy and ready to bear the weight of whatever you put on top of it. Position the shelf on the wall.

Then install anchors or drive the screws into the studs and hang the shelf. This video shows how to hang pictures and other items without nailing or drilling into pipes and electrical wiring. Now take the shelf and place it on the drywall anchor. Using a level draw a discreet line in pencil across the wall to ensure that your shelf will sit.

As with the expansion anchor drive it in until it sits flush with the drywall. When it flashes or beeps it means it s detected a stud underneath. Find out how to choose hanger hardware fo. Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go.

Turn on your stud finder and hold it flat against the wall about 1 foot 0 30 m to the left of where you want to put your shelves. Step 11 observe. Remember that the top of the shelf will be above your marks. Fit a floating shelf by pushing it onto the bracket instead.

Once it s in position press the button on the thumb side to activate it and begin slowly sliding the tool to the right. A wall stud is the vertical frame that holds the wall structure in place. Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf. Start by drilling a hole about the size of the tip of the threaded anchor.

Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall. Then take your power drill and drive the threaded anchor into the drywall just like you would with a normal screw. With some setups the shelf rests on top of the brackets. Starting with the top row apply adhesive to the studs.

After handing the shelf on the wall step back and observe. Step 10 hang.