How To Hang Cube Shelves On Wall

The screw needs to extend from the wall to allow room to hang the keyhole fastener.

How to hang cube shelves on wall.

Our studs were 600mm apart which was perfect for our cube shelf. Following the proper steps for hanging your cube shelf will ensure that the finished product is stable and secure. Place a level on top of the cube or on the bottom shelf to ensure the cube is straight. Customize you wall unit s paint color metal finishes and wallpapered cubby backs for a look that complements your space.

Transfer this distance below the marked elevation of your cube shelves. A cube shelf can be an interesting modern and functional addition to your wall. Decide where you d like to hang the shelf and use a level to draw a horizontal even line where the shelf will go. Do not screw all the way into the wall.

Use basic storage cube units to create this double duty bedroom setup. Draw a thin light line on the wall to show you where to hang the shelf. This will make it easier when you go to drill in the top halves of the fasteners. If you are able to hang the shelves on a stud use 3 inch wood screws otherwise use drywall anchors installed per manufacturer s instructions.

When you re hanging the cleats for the cube organizer make sure to leave a space between them for the vertical separator of the cube. The box shaped shelf has an open front and back so that you can place items to display inside or on top of the cube. My particular one was 1 2 inch thick so my cleats are 1 2 inch apart from each other. At the same time i was also hanging cleats for 2 shelves that would fill the wall between the cubes and the right wall.

When you find a stud mark the wall with a pencil. Mark the location of the screw holes on the bottom. Hold the cube on the wall where you d like it to hang.