How to Install Shelf Brackets Using Drywall Anchors
In the typical home or garage there is generally never enough storage. As homeowners we are constantly purchasing new tools and equipment with no real place to store it. One possible solution to this common problem is to install shelf brackets using drywall anchors.
What You'll Need:
- Bracket shelving unit
- Drywall anchors
- Screws
- Drill
- Screwdriver
- Measuring tape
- Use measuring tape to measure the shelving brackets. Make marks on the walls to ensure that the brackets are level and even. You can use a pencil to make the marks on the wall at the specific location where you plan to install the brackets on the drywall with an anchor.
- Select heavy duty drywall anchors to hold up and secure your shelving for your pantry, garage or other heavy duty storage areas. Check the amount of weight each anchor can hold, this information is listed on the packaging. A quality heavy duty drywall anchor should be able to hold around 90 pounds.
- Use a drywall anchor that can be drilled into the wall and connect it with a hand drill using a Phillips head. Ensure that you drill it slowly to make sure it is in the correct position.
- Hold the shelf brackets in place once all the anchors have been properly installed. You can use a screwdriver to secure the screws into the drywall anchor and through the shelf brackets.
- Repeat steps three and four for each shelf bracket you plan to install. Slip the shelves into the brackets on the wall.