How To Hang Wall Shelves Without Brackets

For longer wire shelves attach a bracket at least every 48 inches.

How to hang wall shelves without brackets.

The beauty of this is you can make them with no hardware. 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. Shelves without brackets are commonly called floating or bracketless shelves. Mark the tape not the wall.

Floating shelves can enhance any area. They have a seamless and clean appearance seeming to float on the wall without any means of support. These floating shelves are strong too. Without the brackets and clunky hardware you d find with store bought shelves or kits they seem to be suspended in midair.

This project guide shows how to install shelf brackets into wall studs and masonry walls. Here s a tip that allows you to make marks that are clearly visible without the need to repaint 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.

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. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf. Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall. 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.

For less than 10 you could make 3 all of these.