How to Mount Metal Shelving Brackets
Shelving brackets help hold metal shelves in place and make them easier to install. The brackets are installed onto the wall through the studs. Once the shelving brackets have been mounted, the shelves can be attached and securely held in place.
- Use a stud finder to locate the studs in the wall where you plan to hang the shelving. Use a pencil to make a spot where a stud can be found.
- Hold the metal shelving brackets up to the wall where the stud marks are. Hold the shelves in one hand, and place a level on top of the brackets with the other hand. Adjust the shelves so that they are level. Use the pen to mark the exact spots at which the shelving brackets are level. This tells you where to install the shelving brackets.
- Organize your tools and bolts within reach. Hold the brackets back up to the wall, and line them up with the pencil marks. Use a drill or screwdriver to drive the screws through the shelving bracket holes. Install one bolt on each side so the brackets will be held in place while you install the other bolts and screws.
- Install all the bolts, and place the level on top of the shelving brackets to make sure the brackets are still level. If they are not, you may need to remove the screws, adjust the brackets and install the screws again. When you are finished installing the brackets, place the shelves onto them.