How To Hang Wall Shelves Without Brackets

How to hang shelves without studs method 1 of 4.

How to hang wall shelves without brackets.

Remember that the top of the shelf will be above your marks. Again good to have it handy in your toolbox. Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf. Measuring and drilling pilot holes.

Here is a small torpedo level to order too. When installing a floating shelf you will need a stud finder level measuring tape drill. Decide where you d like to hang the shelf and use a level to draw a horizontal even line where the shelf will go. Use a tape measure to determine the length of the shelf.

Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall. Tap the anchors into the pilot holes with a hammer. But if you want to avoid drilling holes use an adhesive glue to support your shelf. Plan the plan the location of each shelf before you begin installing wall anchors and plugs.

This will make it easier when you go to drill in the top halves of the fasteners. Draw a thin light line on the wall to show you where to hang the shelf. After i determined the exact height where i wanted the shelf and shelf brackets i penciled on the wall where the mounting holes in the brackets would be on the wall. A wall anchor is shaped like a.