Fixing a shelf to the wall
A securely fixed shelf will carry books and dishes for years. The most important thing is to choose fixings to suit the wall material and the load.
You will need
- Shelf and brackets
- Wall plugs and screws to suit the wall
- Drill and the right bits
- Spirit level
- Tape measure and pencil
- Cable detector (recommended)
Steps
Check the wall and the load
Concrete and brick hold well. With plasterboard, fix into a stud if possible; studs are usually 60 cm apart. Estimate the shelf's load in kilos.
Find cables and pipes
Mark the height
Drill the holes
Fit the plugs and brackets
Fix the shelf board
Test with a load
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