Hold the left upright on the wall and mark the top fixing hole, drill the hole and screw the track loosely in place. Swing the track to one side, drill the holes, insert the wall plugs and then screw the track into place.
Slot in a bracket near the top of the track and put another in the same position in the second track. Firmly hold the second track at the next marked vertical line and lay the shelf across the two brackets. Pencil the top fixing hole for the second track, remove the shelf and fix the track in place at this point.
Position the top shelf in the middle of the brackets and use a bradawl to mark the drilling points for the small securing screws on the underside of the shelf. Next, drill pilot holes you can take the shelf off while doing this, which should make it easier and then screw the shelf fixings to the brackets.
The longer screws go in the back of the bracket and the shorter ones in the front. Remove the shelf with its brackets and refit it at the bottom of the tracks. Mark the lower fixing holes of the second track and fix it to the wall - make sure that the tracks are parallel so that the shelves are interchangeable.
Measure the space exactly where you want your shelving to go. Using a saw, cut the timber or reclaimed wood to the size you need. To remove any rough edges, lightly sand the wood down with sandpaper. We recommend choosing a stain that will enhance the natural look of the wood. Wear protective gloves and put a dustsheet down before painting in case of any drips or spatter.
Stylish storage options from floating to fixed shelves Adding new shelves is a great way of saving valuable floor space and showing off accessories such as pictures, family photos or books.
Noggins: Part of the framework for a stud wall, these are the horizontal timber lengths that are fixed between the studs. Studs: Part of the framework for a stud wall, these are the vertical timber lengths that are fixed between the noggins. Spacing brackets. Top tip - Will your shelf sag? Tools for the job: A pipe, cable and stud detector Pencil Straightedge A spirit level Safety goggles A drill - opt for a hammer drill corded or cordless for masonry walls or a drill driver for internal stud walls Drill bits - choose masonry bits if drilling into masonry walls, or multi-purpose bits if drilling into a variety of surfaces A screwdriver A shelf Shelving brackets Screws to suit your brackets check your brackets' packaging for details Wall plugs Small screws for fixing the shelf to the brackets these should be shorter than the depth of the shelf.
The back can be nailed on with 1' brads after the shelves are assembled. If you are not concerned about the looks and it will be a utility type shelf these are the screws I would use. Still nail the back on with 1" brads. As a newbie, I'd do it like this: Get 4 pine boards and screw them together into a nice shelf sized rectangle. Get more boards for the individual shelves. Look around for these, prices vary greatly, but they shouldn't be all that expensive. Screw the support strips into the inside of your wooden fram, and put in the shelf supports where you want them.
You're done. This design has the advantage that when you suddenly find yourself with some 5 inch bead jars, you'll be able to adjust the shelving without starting an entire new woodworking project.
I use 2" drywall screws for all my rough carpentry projects. They offer plenty of support, without having to do any routing. Oh yes, always drill pilot holes when screwing deeply into pine. The wood loves to split. Wood screws are probably your best bet. I'd also highly recommend predrilling holes with a wood drill bit prior to setting the screws or you could crack the wood. Nails would probably work too. Shelving that is heavy, or supports objects that are heavy, must be installed securely to support the load and avoid damaging the items displayed on the shelf and the wall to which it is attached.
While you do not need construction experience to install heavy shelves to walls, it is essential to be exacting throughout the installation process. The possibility of injury should a shelf attachment fail is very real. The only tools necessary are those that are commonly available in many homes. Locate the wall studs in the desired placement area by sliding the stud-finder across the wall toward the desired location of the shelving to find the edge of the 2-by-4 foot stud and mark the location with a pencil.
Slide the stud finder in from the other direction to locate the stud's other edge and mark the spot. It may be necessary to move the desired location for the shelving a short distance right or left of where you initially placed it.
Measure across the wall 16 inches and locate the next stud by following the same procedure with the stud finder, tape measure and pencil. The gauge is always printed on the side of the packaging of pre-packed screws when you buy them from DIY and other stores.
Wood screws are usually made from hardened steel or brass and can be purchased with an anti-corrosion finish if required. If you are fixing something to a wall the first thing you must do is to ascertain how heavy it is and what is the wall made of eg brick, plasterboard, thermal block etc. A popular screw with both DIYers and professionals is the Phillips or cross head screw. Skip to content This post may contain affiliate links.
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