How To Hang Wall Mounted Shelves

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.

How to hang wall mounted shelves.

The great thing about wall mounted shelves is there is a plethora of them on the market. We opted for these from world market because they make it easy to mix and match. Make sure the screw holes are in line with the studs. Add storage space the old fashioned way with hanging shelves hanging shelves.

Draw a line from your first. Next to it i planned to add the grinder i found. Mark inside the holes so you know exactly. Eyeball the placement of the bracket to see how.

Use a standard level to make sure it s placed in a straight line. Make marks to indicate where the ends of the shelf fall on the wall. Remove the shelf and the brackets from the wall. From leveling to anchoring here are 10 tips to make sure your next shelf hanging project is quick.

Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go. Using a level draw a discreet line in pencil across the wall to ensure that your shelf will sit. Hold up one of your shelves mounting brackets at the desired height. Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll.

After determining where you plan on hanging the shelf press it up against the wall. Mark the position of your bracket s screw holes on the wall. Mark the top screw hole location as shown. Select your shelves.

Required tools for this project. Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf. Otherwise determine the shelf s.

I cleared everything off the wall except the vintage dutch mill coffee grinder that i knew was going to stay right there. Lay a 4 foot level across the two brackets then raise or lower the unsecured standard until it s level with the first. Positioning your shelves 1. If the shelf will be holding a heavy load use three standards spacing them 16 inches apart.