How To Hang Wall Shelves Without Brackets

These floating shelves are strong too.

How to hang wall shelves without brackets.

For heavy loads increase the size of your brackets and decrease the spacing between them. Here s a tip that allows you to make marks that are clearly visible without the need to repaint the wall. For less than 10 you could make 3 all of these. 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.

Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall. 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. Mark inside the holes so you know exactly where to insert the screws. Mark the tape not the wall.

Use a level and draw a very light pencil line where you want the top of the shelf to be. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf. For longer wire shelves attach a bracket at least every 48 inches. This project guide shows how to install shelf brackets into wall studs and masonry walls.

Floating shelves can enhance any area. The first step in any shelf hanging shelf project is to locate the studs so you can anchor the shelf to the studs if possible. Without the brackets and clunky hardware you d find with store bought shelves or kits they seem to be suspended in midair. They have a seamless and clean appearance seeming to float on the wall without any means of support.

The beauty of this is you can make them with no hardware.