Laminate Shelves

Declutter Your Space By Adding Shelving

One of the simplest methods to contribute more storage space to any room is with extra shelving. Wall shelving can be used to declutter the home and store anything from containers to books, and they are likewise ideal for exhibiting collectible items. No matter the use, wall shelving really is very easy to install, and no matter your skill level when it comes to home improvements, you can install metal wall supports and shelving without assistance. Vertical areas in your home can be utilized for storage or a spot to show off your items.

Locate the wall studs. If you want to have secure and safe wall shelving, it is important to locate at least one wall stud. Use a basic magnetic stud locator or an electronic stud locator to locate the wall studs prior to starting to add shelving. You do not have to spend a fortune when purchasing a stud locator because even the most inexpensive options are proficient enough to do the job.

Installing and leveling standards. The metal bars that support the shelving brackets are called standards. They are very simple to hang and level upright. Upon locating a wall stud, use an appropriately sized decking screw or drywall screw to secure the first standard to the wall; be cautious not to screw it in all the way. This will allow for adjustments to be made. Also, the screw should be at least one inch in length so it will adequately hold the weight of the shelving and any displayed items. Keep in mind that shelving over thirty-six inches in length or a unit that will hold more than two shelves should be outfitted with more than two standards. To guard against the shelving sagging, be sure to use at least three standards.

Once the first standard has been placed, utilize a level to determine the correct vertical positioning, and then sink a screw into the next hole. Securely attach screws to the wall in the rest of the holes, and do the same with the next standard after determining the distance it should be positioned from the first one. You will additionally have to make sure the standards are placed at the same height so the shelves will be level, and this is easily achieved by utilized a long carpenter’s level or laser level. Utilize a carpenter’s pencil to mark the proper locations.

Wall anchors are essential when the second standard will not be situated over a wall stud. Toggle bolts are the best types of wall anchors to utilize for this purpose. The wings are movable, and after the bolt and attachment are placed through the wall, the wings automatically open and hold the heavy item in place. Wall anchors made from plastic can also be used, but make sure they have the ability of securely supporting the weight of shelves and items that are to be displayed. Utilize the same technique of adding center standards, if necessary, but make sure that the toggle bolts fit through the holes if they are to be used.

Hanging brackets. The next step after the standards are in place you can then install the brackets that support the shelving. If the brackets are not long enough to accommodate the shelves, they can still be used. Simply the areas of the tips of the brackets against the shelving boards’ bottoms, and utilize a saw to make notches to accommodate the tips. Pay close attention to the load rating of the brackets before using them to support heavier items.

Place shelving on the brackets. Placing the shelving on the brackets. Expensive prefabricated finished or laminate wood shelves is not necessary. Inexpensive wooden planks purchased at your community home improvement outlet can be used instead. They can be cut to specifications before purchase, and they can be painted and decorated to coordinate with any color or style of room decor.

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Article by Carol Mcguire of “Wall Decor & Home Accents”, your online wall art store for candle sconces for the wall.

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