How to Hang Storage Shelving
Storage shelves are a great way to organize cluttered spaces. They also make use of otherwise unused areas. Shelves can be purchased in a variety of construction materials, such as wire, metal and wood. They are also available in different sizes to fit different areas.
Supplies
- Level
- Drill
- Masking tape
- Stud finder
- Screwdriver
- Consider the areas in your home where you could benefit from adding storage space. This will help in determining the type of shelf to purchase best suited for your storage needs.
- Apply a stud finder where you plan to mount your new shelf. The stud finder will determine where the studs in your wall are, which you will need to know to mount your brackets for your shelf.
- Use masking tape to mark the holes on the drywall where you are drilling to mount your shelf supports. The tape will prevent damage to the drywall from the drill while the holes are inserted.
- Attach the back shelf railing onto the wall into your studs.
- Screw the railing in place with your drill.
- Place a level across the back bracket rail to make sure it is level.
- Install the shelf support braces into the slots on the ends of the railing.
- Continue this procedure until all the shelf supports are fully installed.
- Lay your shelf over the support brackets.
- Place screws through the bottom of the brackets into the shelf board. Tighten the screws with the screwdriver to secure the shelves to the brackets.