How To Install A Floating Shelf On A Concrete Wall

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How to install a floating shelf on a concrete wall.

Mark every 24 inches along the line you made on the wall. Use a level to draw a line on the wall. Drive a screw through each of the bracket s screw holes and into the concrete anchors. How to install floating shelves diy floating shelves in this video i show you step by step how to properly install a floating shelf.

Measure the height for each shelf and mark it with a pencil. Using a level draw a discreet line in pencil across the wall to ensure that your shelf will sit. Step 3 mark every 24 inches. One metal plate 3.

2 short screws for some shelves the supporting metal plate is not one whole piece but two seperated ones this will cause the installation work much complicated we do suggest you choose one whole piece metal plate when choose the shelves. Before you start drilling holes into your wall to avoid potential costly damage. Locating studs is very important because drywall is too weak to hang things from. Use a stud finder to locate studs.

6 plastic anchors 4. Use these videos and tips to help make your floating shelf installation go smoothly. Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go. If the line comes into contact with a seam in the concrete or a mortar line in the brick move your mark a few inches over.

When you buy a floating shelf there should be following parts included in the packaging at least. Take a look at what s inside my wall. Hold the first shelf bracket over a set of concrete anchors and align the bracket s holes with the concrete anchors. Hold the second shelf bracket against the remaining anchors and align the bracket s screw holes with the anchors.

6 long screws 5. Hold a mounting bracket against the wall so that the top is even with the shelf line at the point you marked for a bracket.