Anchors shelf plaster and lath walls
Take note of the two mounting holes you pinmarked in the previous stages you’ll need to drill a pilot hole in the wall. You might discover that a different size is more appropriate for your shelf unit. Our project calls for two 3/8-inch-long and 6-32 pin, which perfectly fits the shelf’s keyhole brackets. The screw head should comfortably fit around the broader portion of the keyhole, and the screw should easily slip down so that the head sits behind the keyhole’s narrow throat. Check the screw heads in the keyhole bracket slots before starting. Drilling pilot holes is also necessary if you have plaster walls.
Some hollow-wall anchors have sharp tips that can quickly be hammered through drywall, but to prevent wall damage, we’ll drill pilot holes first. An expandable metal hollow-wall anchor, widely known as a Molly bolt, is the best choice for this use. Step 6: Creating a mounting hole in a wallĮnsure that the wall anchor is in good working order by putting it through its paces.
Measure from the first wall anchor position to the second wall anchor location on the comparison side, making sure the distance between the marks precisely suits the measurement you just made between the keyhole brackets on the shelf unit. Make a note of the position of the second wall anchor. This can be approximately 23 3/16 inches. Take an accurate measurement from the middle of each keyhole slot on the back of the shelving device between the hanger brackets. Also, make sure that the anchor for the second hanger bracket is perfectly spaced with the first anchor in this process, which is perhaps the most important. Step 4: Getting up to drill a hole in the wallĮnsure you measure the distance between hanger brackets. The shelf back has a keyhole hanger and should be perfectly aligned with it. The first wall anchor can be placed precisely there. Measure in from the side and outline a distance precisely equal to this measurement, then make a note on the wall anchor reference line you just traced on the wall. This distance can be approximately 1 7/8 inches in our case.
Measure to the middle of the space with great accuracy. Measure the distance between the hanger bracket keyhole slots and the side of the shelving unit on the back of the shelf. The First Wall Anchor Location is measured and marked. This will serve as a guideline for drilling and installing wall anchors and support screws. This line should extend parallel to the shelf outline and around the shelf from one side outline to another. Create a second horizontal line segment through the wall from this point with a carpenter’s level. Measure down from the shelf outline and designate a point on the wall that corresponds to this size. This distance can be approximately 2 inches. Measure the gap between the end of the shelf and the top of the porthole opening on the hanger bracket by turning the shelving unit back-side up. When you’re happy with the placement, gently trace the top and sides of the shelf unit on the wall with a pencil. To guarantee that the shelf is perfectly square, use a carpenter’s level. If you eyeball the shelf’s spot, enlist the assistance of a friend to keep it against the wall. Image frames are usually placed at or above eye level. The shelf and coat hooks on a device like the one we’re building should be at a height that’s easy to access. To begin, you’ll need to hang the shelf on the wall. The steps below illustrate ways to hang a decorative wall shelf using a wall anchor. However, this would not be necessary for some instances, and you will instead need to install the support screws in the stud cavities.
If the hanger brackets on your shelving device are spaced 16, 32, or 48 inches apart, you will be able to insert the support screws directly through the studs. The studs are usually spaced 16 inches apart in the middle of most framing projects. Driving support screws directly into wall studs is the most reliable process. Since wooden shelving units can be hefty, particularly if they’re wide and long, they must be well-supported. The shelving machine would not work correctly unless the wall screws are perfectly fitted. These are made so the support screw can slip the shelving device, push into the wall, and then be locked in place by allowing the shelf to fall back over the heads of the screws. Most commercial shelving systems have pre-installed hanger brackets on the back of the door, but some model uses keyhole brackets. The most challenging aspect of hanging such a shelving device is precisely positioning the hanger screws. The combination of a shelf, coat rack, and photo frame is an example of one thing to give you an exciting wall space. Rather than filling empty wall space with uninteresting artwork, several wall shelf units are available that are both decorative and functional.