Next secure the bracket in the drilled hole and use a level to figure out where to drill a second hole for the second bracket.
How to hang wall shelves.
If you want to hang floating shelf brackets use a stud finder to find the studs in the wall and drill into the stud where you want to hang your 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.
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.
Ideally you should attach floating shelves or anything else you re hanging to a wall stud as this will give.
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.
Before hanging anything it s important to find out what your wall is made of.
We ll show you tips for hanging and installing everything from store bought display shelves to diy closet shelves and even if you don t have any shelf projects in the near future you ll find leveling and anchoring tips here that you can use on other.
Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall.