![]() This way, you can let go of the shelf and continue adding the screws remaining. Tip: If you are installing small shelves on your own, screw in one screw through one bracket, then a second through the second bracket. Using your screwdriver, insert each screw through the hole of each bracket and into the drywall anchors. Next, line each bracket up with the drywall anchors. Take one of your drywall anchors, place the tip against one of the holes and hammer it all the way through using your rubber mallet.īelow are all drywall anchors inserted into the wall in preparation to install the first shelf: Each anchor acts like a ‘pocket’ that holds each screw in place. Each screw will be inserted into the drywall anchors. Drywall anchors are a great way to do this as they have ridges that lock into the walls and will not slip out once you install your shelves. TIP:Although we are not concerned with studs for this project, you still want to be sure that the shelves will stay on the walls once installed. Using your punch tool, push the tool through the wall where each pencil point is located. With the level still on your shelf, use your pencil to mark where each screw will be inserted into the portion of each bracket that you’ll be attaching to the wall (i.e., where the holes are located). Using your pencil marks as a guide, place your first shelf against the wall. (You don’t want the tips poking through on the other side). Using your screwdriver, attach the brackets to the shelves with screws no longer than the thickness of the wood. Next, line up your brackets based on the holes you’ve just drilled. NOTE: Drilling holes in advance will prevent the wood from splitting when you attach the screws. TIP: Make sure the drill bit is narrower than the screws you will be using to attach the brackets. Taking your drill and drill bit, drill a hole where you’ve marked each spot, making sure not drill all the way through the wood. This is where you will attach the brackets to the wood with screws. ![]() My brackets had 3 holes per side, so make sure to mark all 3 on the wood. Now, carefully insert the tip of the pencil into the hole of each bracket and mark each point. With a pencil, mark where each bracket will be attached on the underside of your shelves. TIP:Have a Magic Eraserready to remove those pencil marks (especially if you’ve marked up the walls as I have) Step 2: Prepare Shelves & Brackets Our two shelves were heading into our guest bathroom, just above the toilet, where I wanted to add some pretty and practical items.įirst, I measured the center (vertical line) and then marked where each shelf would sit against the wall with an ‘X’ (see below). Once you determine where you want the shelves, measure and mark out their placement. INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO INSTALL BASIC SHELVES WITH BRACKETS Step 1: Planning NOTE: I recommend you purchase a set that contains anchors and screws of various sizes and forego buying screws and anchors separately. One set to attach brackets to shelves (shorter screws that don’t poke through the wood mine were about 1/2 inch) one set to attach brackets to wall (mine were about 1 inch long) TIP for beginners: Ask an employee at the hardware store to cut the shelves to the required length so you won’t have to! Places like Lowe’s or Home Depot will typically do this for free in-store. My shelves were 3/4 inch thick and 5.5 inches deep. You will find these at any big-box hardware store. *The following links provide specific products to give you a place to start explore similar brands on Amazon or at your local big box store. If that’s the kind of shelving you need, then you’ve landed on the right tutorial. I love how easy they are to install (even I could handle it!) and how versatile these kinds of shelves are for any apartment or home.Īnd while most DIY shelving requires finding the studs in your walls, you won’t need to for shelves that are being used for lightweight storage (e.g., towels) and decor such as prints, vases, or candles. We’ve installed basic shelves with brackets on a couple of occasions, including in our previous apartment rental and more recently, in our guest bathroom. ![]() HOW TO INSTALL BASIC SHELVES WITH BRACKETS ~ This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. And the final result? Practical shelving with a wide range of uses from storage to books to plants, photos, decor, and much more. All tools and materials are inexpensive and widely available. If you’ve been thinking about adding basic shelves for lightweight storage or decor, but you’ve NEVER been comfortable with even the simplest DIYs, I hope today’s tutorial will help! I’m showing you how to install basic shelves with brackets that can be used anywhere in your home.
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