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Problem solving shelfs that wont hang on wall.
Overturning forces figure 3.
Use a drill to drill into the stud where you d like to hang your shelf.
If the problem is severe you will have to strip the wallpaper and redecorate.
Use wood screws that are long enough to really bite into the wood maybe 1 1 2 inches.
Again use big long screws into the studs.
Double shear joist hanger connection figure 4.
Overturning forces figure 2.
Make sure you are using the right kind of strip for the surface and location you want to apply it on.
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.
You shouldn t have a problem with the shelf if it is mounted on studs and the supports extend out to near the end of the shelf far side from wall.
Perhaps the best bet is to drill the studs for dowels that are at least 1 thick.
When preparing the walls make sure you use abrasive paper instead of wire wool or a wire brush.
I use a simple electronic stud finder and mark the spot on each side several times up and down the wall.
Heel and toe figure 5.
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.
While terminology and techniques vary from region to region.
Sriwatana rustic floating shelves wood wall shelves set of 3 wall mounted hanging shelves for bedroom living room kitchen bathroom.
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.
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.
Sheetrock won t hold weight.
The regular command strips work well in most indoor locations while the clear strips work best on very smooth surfaces.
Slide the shelf over the cleat then use some finish nails to hold the shelf to the cleat.
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.
This will stabilize the shelf quite a bit compared to anchors alone.
Glue dowels into the studs and let the glue cure.
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To create the first hole for your special bracket use a 0 25 inches 0 64 cm drill bit to get started.
Use screws into one stud and use anchors for the other support s.
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Be sure you anchor the shelf into studs and not just sheetrock.
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You might want to have several supports if it is a long shelf.
Mount a strip of wood horizontally into 2 studs and then use wood screws to attach the shelf supports to the wood.
