How To Hang A Wall Shelf Without Brackets

Mark the tape not the wall.

How to hang a wall shelf without brackets.

For future use attach the back to the wall first with screws where the shelf brackets will go. In either case it s best to attach the bracket s longer arm to the wall and use the shorter arm to support the shelf. Screw into the top of the back just under the shelf then tack up a bit of molding there to cover the screws. With some setups the shelf rests on top of the brackets.

If you want to hang floating shelf brackets use a stud finder to find the studs in the wall and drill into the stud where you want to hang your shelf. Fit a floating shelf by pushing it onto the bracket instead. It s often sufficient to simply eyeball the location. The first step in any shelf hanging shelf project is to locate the studs so you can anchor the shelf to the studs if possible.

But if you re putting up several anchors to hold items at precise locations a series of shelf brackets would be a good example you ll want to measure the locations carefully to be sure they re at a consistent. They have a seamless and clean appearance seeming to float on the wall without any means of support. Then check the shelf to make sure it s sturdy and ready to bear the weight of whatever you put on top of it. Adjustable shelf brackets are a visually unobtrusive display option for your home.

Make the screws a decorative element. I ve used countersink washers for this before. Use a level and draw a very light pencil line where you want the top of the shelf to be. Position the shelf on the wall.

Wall pushed through the two metal pieces that hold the shelf up lined up the shelf to the brackets and slid it on. The above gif shows all the steps it took to hang the 18 floating shelf which according to the manufacturer s website can hold up to 15 pounds. Here s a tip that allows you to make marks that are clearly visible without the need to repaint the wall. Shelves without brackets are commonly called floating or bracketless shelves.

Hang the shelf on the mounting brackets. Next secure the bracket in the drilled hole and use a level to figure out where to drill a second hole for the second bracket.