The installation directions are similar.
How to hang wall shelves with brackets.
Next secure the bracket in the drilled hole and use a level to figure out where to drill a second hole for the second bracket.
For heavy loads increase the size of your brackets and decrease the spacing between them.
If you want to hang floating shelf brackets use a stud finder to find the studs in the wall and drill into the stud where you want to hang your shelf.
However it can be difficult to install brackets directly on a wall stud in that case we recommend using a toggle anchor which are available for purchase here.
Use a standard level to make sure it s placed in a straight line then lightly mark the wall with a pencil on both ends.
Wall shelves can be installed easily using metal standards and brackets this hardware is readily available inexpensive strong easy to install and adaptable to a wide range of shelving options.
For longer wire shelves attach a bracket at least every 48 inches.
Mark inside the holes so you know exactly where to insert the screws.
Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall.
Mark your screw points grab your shelf brackets place them up against the wall and mark where your screws will go.
They have a seamless and clean appearance seeming to float on the wall without any means of support.
Here s one foolproof method for transferring a pair of keyhole locations to the wall for perfect screw placement.
Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf.
This project guide shows how to install shelf brackets into wall studs and masonry walls.
As a general rule it s always ideal to install shelf brackets into wall studs.