Using a level draw a discreet line in pencil across the wall to ensure that your shelf will sit straight.
How to mount a shelve on the wall.
You will need to drill a pilot hole in the wall for each of the two mounting holes you marked in previous steps.
Select the appropriate size drill bit for the wall anchor used.
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.
I cleared everything off the wall except the vintage dutch mill coffee grinder that i knew was going to stay right there.
With some setups the shelf rests on top of the brackets.
Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go.
If you don t have a stud near the spot you want to hang your shelf no worries.
Next hold up one of your mounting brackets at the desired height and mark the bracket s screw holes on the wall making sure that the holes are in line with the studs.
Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf.
Mark inside the holes so you know exactly where to insert the screws.
Use a stud finder to locate them these nifty contraptions will beep when you locate one.
We ll show you tips for hanging and installing everything from store bought display shelves to diy closet shelves and even if you don t have any shelf projects in the near future you ll find leveling and anchoring tips here that you can use on other.
Position the shelf on the wall.
Hang the shelf on the mounting brackets.
Install the wall anchors.
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.
Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall.
To put up shelves pick out an open spot along the wall use a stud finder to locate 2 wall studs and lightly mark the 2 spots with a pencil.
For the 6 32 wall anchor we re using the matching bit size is 9 32 inch.
From leveling to anchoring here are 10 tips to make sure your next shelf hanging project is quick easy and strong.
Then check the shelf to make sure it s sturdy and ready to bear the weight of whatever you put on top of it.