How To Install A Floating Shelf On A Concrete Wall

Measure the whole length of the shelf.

How to install a floating shelf on a concrete wall.

Locating studs is very important because drywall is too weak to hang things from. Hold the first shelf bracket over a set of concrete anchors and align the bracket s holes with the concrete anchors. Hold a mounting bracket against the wall so that the top is even with the shelf line at the point you marked for a bracket. Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go.

2 short screws for some shelves the supporting metal plate is not one whole piece but two seperated ones this will cause the installation work much complicated we do suggest you choose one whole piece metal plate when choose the shelves. One shelf board 2. Step 3 mark every 24 inches. Measure from one end of the proposed shelf line and mark each 24 inches with a pencil line.

If the line comes into contact with a seam in the concrete or a mortar line in the brick move your mark a few inches over. 6 long screws 5. Measure the height for each shelf and mark it with a pencil. Before you start drilling holes into your wall to avoid potential costly damage.

One metal plate 3. Take a look at what s inside my wall. When you buy a floating shelf there should be following parts included in the packaging at least. Drive a screw through each of the bracket s screw holes and into the concrete anchors.

You will also need to mark the place you want your shelf to start from. How to install floating shelves diy floating shelves in this video i show you step by step how to properly install a floating shelf. 6 plastic anchors 4. Use a stud finder to locate studs.

Use a level to draw a line on the wall. Use these videos and tips to help make your floating shelf installation go smoothly.