How To Hang Wall Mounted Shelves

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.

How to hang wall mounted shelves.

Add storage space the old fashioned way with hanging shelves hanging shelves. Eyeball the placement of the bracket to see how. Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go. We opted for these from world market because they make it easy to mix and match.

I cleared everything off the wall except the vintage dutch mill coffee grinder that i knew was going to stay right there. Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall. Use a standard level to make sure it s placed in a straight line. After determining where you plan on hanging the shelf press it up against the wall.

Next to it i planned to add the grinder i found. Draw a line from your first. Remove the shelf and the brackets from the wall. Using a level draw a discreet line in pencil across the wall to ensure that your shelf will sit.

Otherwise determine the shelf s. Hold the second standard against the wall centered on the wall stud 32 inches away. Mark the top screw hole location as shown. Mark inside the holes so you know exactly.

Try to keep these marks as aligned with one another as possible. Required tools for this project. Select your shelves. From leveling to anchoring here are 10 tips to make sure your next shelf hanging project is quick.

Hold up one of your shelves mounting brackets at the desired height. Make marks to indicate where the ends of the shelf fall on the wall. Positioning your shelves 1. Mark the position of your bracket s screw holes on the wall.

Have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll. If the shelf will be holding a heavy load use three standards spacing them 16 inches apart. If you re working with a heavy shelf have a friend hold it while you mark the endpoints. Make sure the screw holes are in line with the studs.