Find out how to Install Shelf Brackets

Installing our metal shelf brackets and other hardware might be easier than you think. With a few instruments and a little bit preparation, open shelving is a straightforward DIY project. Many of the identical instruments and tips work for installing our different hardware like metal hooks, coat racks, towel bars, and other projects (see under for particular ideas).

Shelf Bracket Installation

As a normal rule, it’s always perfect to install shelf brackets into wall studs. Nonetheless, it may be difficult to install brackets directly on a wall stud In that case, we suggest using a toggle anchor (which are available for buy here). The set up directions are similar. *If putting in into tile, brick, or extra thick dry wall, please read below for further recommendations.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR BRACKET INSTALLATION:

7/16″ Wrench or Socket

Stud Finder

Degree

Electric Drill

Pencil & Masking Tape

Lag Bolts (we include these with each bracket order but also available at your native hardware store) OR necessary bolts for specialty set up into concrete or brick installation*

Digital stud finder might be helpful

Steps:

1. Earlier than starting, affirm the bracket and shelf are the proper size and match together. Establish crucial bolts and hardware wanted for specific project. Note: in case you are using a J fashion bracket, we embody a flush mount screw for backside hole in case shelf interferes.

2. Figuring out the place you’d just like the shelf. Place a protracted piece of masking tape horizontally alongside the wall, spanning the size of your piece of wood shelf.(this also givs an excellent visible of how your cabinets will look earlier than making the dedication!)Using a stage, mark a level line along the tape.

3. Locate the studs in the wall and mark the studs alongside the extent line. (Not able to find studs? Use advisable toggle bolt anchors instead)

4. Pre-drill a three/16″ hole the place your degree line and your studs intersect (pre-drilling also helps the lag bolt go in smoothly and reduces chance of bolt head breaking)

5. Remove all masking tape from the wall.

6. Install the brackets with the offered bolts using a wrench or socket. (If utilizing J brackets, flush mount screws are included for bottom bolt gap if needed)

7. Place your wood onto the brackets. (L brackets require wood screwed directly onto bracket arm).

Installation Without Wall Studs:

When wall studs are not available, we strongly suggest utilizing toggle bolts. They’re an increaseable anchor that grips the back side of the drywall. They’re simpler to make use of than they give the impression of being! We’ve them available for purchase that match our different hardware, which is favorred if you’re mounting some brackets into studs and others with the toggle bolts. They can be found at any local hardware store. For our toggles, use a 5/eight” drill bit to pre-drill the hole.

When you have any kind of queries relating to where along with the way to work with Support Brackets, you possibly can email us on the web site.

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