Be sure you anchor the shelf into studs and not just sheetrock.
Problem solving shelfs that wont hang on wall.
Sriwatana rustic floating shelves wood wall shelves set of 3 wall mounted hanging shelves for bedroom living room kitchen bathroom.
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Use wood screws that are long enough to really bite into the wood maybe 1 1 2 inches.
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Slide the shelf over the cleat then use some finish nails to hold the shelf to the cleat.
While terminology and techniques vary from region to region.
Perhaps the best bet is to drill the studs for dowels that are at least 1 thick.
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If the problem is severe you will have to strip the wallpaper and redecorate.
I use a simple electronic stud finder and mark the spot on each side several times up and down the wall.
Glue dowels into the studs and let the glue cure.
The regular command strips work well in most indoor locations while the clear strips work best on very smooth surfaces.
This will stabilize the shelf quite a bit compared to anchors alone.
Depending on how the shelf is installed they may be on the back edge on the top or bottom of the shelf nearest the wall.
Mount a strip of wood horizontally into 2 studs and then use wood screws to attach the shelf supports to the wood.
Use screws into one stud and use anchors for the other support s.
Once you ve created a small hole switch to a 0 5 inches 1 3 cm bit and drill a hole for the bracket making sure not to drill too deep.
Overturning forces figure 3.
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This will also normally be quite strong.
Then hang the shelf on the dowels.
Sheetrock won t hold weight.
I have drilled holes in the metal shelf support of those floating shelves i got some at ikea if the screw holes don t line up correctly with the studs.
Locate the mounting screws on the floating shelf.
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Taper cutting horizontal members over the past 25 years as a builder building inspector and lumber industry representative i ve inspected a great deal of framing all over the country.
Use a drill to drill into the stud where you d like to hang your shelf.
When preparing the walls make sure you use abrasive paper instead of wire wool or a wire brush.
Treat the wall with fungicide if damp is a problem and if you think cold is an issue you can line the wall with expanded polystyrene.
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If you re planning to hang something outside or in your bathroom be sure to get the strips rated for outdoor use or bathroom use.
To create the first hole for your special bracket use a 0 25 inches 0 64 cm drill bit to get started.
You might want to have several supports if it is a long shelf.
