How To Mount A Shelf On A Sheetrock Wall

Fit a floating shelf by pushing it onto the bracket instead.

How to mount a shelf on a sheetrock wall.

Position the shelf on the wall. Step 5 level. The exact position of your shelves is mostly a matter of preference. Depending on what you re hanging or mounting you may want to use a specific kind of drywall anchor and there are several to choose from.

Mark inside the holes so you know exactly where to insert the screws. The first step in any shelf hanging shelf project is to locate the studs so you can anchor the shelf to the studs if possible. A drywall anchor goes between the screw and the drywall biting into the drywall much more effectively than a screw would. Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall.

Mark the tape not the wall. Pick out an open spot along the wall to situate your shelves. Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go. Then check the shelf to make sure it s sturdy and ready to bear the weight of whatever you put on top of it.

Then you screw into the anchor so everything stays in place. Use a level and draw a very light pencil line where you want the top of the shelf to be. How to install a heavy shelf to drywall with brackets. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf.

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. Here s a tip that allows you to make marks that are clearly visible without the need to repaint the wall. A common mistake while installing a shelf on a wall is to drill the holes in a slant position. Using a level draw a discreet line in pencil across the wall to ensure that your shelf will sit straight.

If your shelf comes with brackets then you need to take the measurements accordingly. Get hold of a level. However there are a couple important factors you ll want to consider when choosing a mounting site such as proximity to the nearest wall studs and the size of your shelves in relation to nearby objects. A level will help you ascertain that the shelf sits on a straight line.

Measure the brackets and mark the points on the drywall. With some setups the shelf rests on top of the brackets. If the shelves you ve picked out are especially deep.