Mount A Bookshelf On The Wall

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Mount a bookshelf on the wall.

Screw one strip to the wall and the other to the back of the shelf or cabinet. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall. Holding the bookcase tight to the wall use the drill driver to drive one 3 inch screw into the wooden stretcher board at the top.

Once the bookcase is positioned place an l bracket on top so it is flush with the wall and shelf and use a drill to attach the bracket to the top of the shelf. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf. Langria industrial 5 tier ladder shelf bookcase wall mounted wood shelves bookshelf with metal frame open storage rack shelving organization retro wall decor furniture for home and office. Enlist the aid of a helper to hold the shelf in position against the wall as you eyeball its location.

You can screw one or more lengths of wall cleats across the entire wall then easily relocate shelves or add more shelves at a later date. Use a standard level to make sure it s placed in a straight line then lightly mark the wall with a pencil on both ends. Sriwatana floating shelves wall mounted wood shelves wall bookshelves set of 3 for bedroom living room bathroom kitchen and more. Make cleats by ripping strips of 3 4 in.

Place a carpenter s level on the shelf to ensure the shelf is exactly level. When satisfied with the position use a pencil to lightly outline the top and the sides of the shelf unit on the wall. 3 00 coupon applied at checkout save 3 00 with coupon. 20 00 coupon applied at checkout save 20 00 with coupon.

Finally use a drill to attach another l bracket between the wall and the side of the shelf. Next hold up one of your mounting brackets at the desired height and mark the bracket s screw holes on the wall making sure that the holes are in line with the studs. 4 9 out of 5 stars 19. To put up shelves pick out an open spot along the wall use a stud finder to locate 2 wall studs and lightly mark the 2 spots with a pencil.

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Then position your empty bookcase at a point between the wall studs.