Mounting Shelf To Plaster Wall

If your room has this you can simply drive a screw through the wood and use this to hang things.

Mounting shelf to plaster wall.

Over tightening can damage the plaster so stop once the bolt is secure. Use the level and mark the location with your pencil on top and on the sides of your shelf. Mark the screw holes for the shelf s mounting brackets on the wall. Note the placement of the screw holes which will be on the ends.

The actual shelf itself an adhesive strip that has a marked center point and a built in level and two metal pieces that you push through your wall on each side the adhesive strip has little notches so you know where they go. Some older plaster walls have a thin strip of wood that runs around the perimeter of a room usually between 1 inch 2 5 cm to 1 foot 30 cm below the edge of the ceiling. If it is being mounted to the plaster wall use a molly or toggle bolt. Some mounting brackets have multiple holes but this will depend on the type of bracket used.

Next you will need to mark your mounting brackets. Mark the location of wall studs onto the plaster with your pencil. For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done. Mark the mounting brackets.

You might need a helping hand for this step. Position the mounting brackets against the wall. The shelf comes with three parts. Now that you have located your wall studs set the spot for your shelf on the wall.

Plastic versions hold medium loads in drywall and plaster. When working with molly or toggle bolts screw them in until the back part has expanded completely and is securely holding the bracket to the plaster wall. Amazon affiliate http amzn to 1iofrse ryobi corded drill with c. Fit the item to be anchored over the bolt then insert the toggle and tighten.

Use a picture rail if you have one. Ch hanson 0304 magnetic stud finder. Drill a pilot hole through the plaster and into the stud at each mark using a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the bracket mounting screws. Position the bracket on the wall and fasten it to.

Metal toggle bolts can support heavy loads in drywall plaster and hollow core concrete block. Using a level draw a discreet line in pencil across the wall to ensure that your shelf will sit. Bore a hole in the wall large enough to accommodate the toggle. Here are links to the product we used in this video.