As a self-hang shelf: useful ideas

Regardless of age or interests in life there comes a time when you decide to do something with their hands. This burst of people becomes a shelf, but then the question arises: "How to hang a shelf on the wall?" Then it is necessary to make a choice - to extinguish it now or just the desire to better deal with this issue.

The species represented in the stores shelves is surprising. The directions are the following:

1. decorative - the main function of which is simply to decorate the interior;
2. practical - their purpose is to store different things.

On the basis of shared endurance: light and heavy.

Different designs may be shelves. Large and unusual surfaces in most cases are difficult in the course of the mount. It is also important to consider the material from which to build the wall.

variety of materials

Types of materials used in the creation of shelves:

• drywall;
  

  Decorative shelves of plasterboard in the bedroom

• wood;
  

  Kitchen wooden shelf for spices

• Particleboard or chipboard;
  

  Bookshelves chipboard

• glass;
  

  Beautiful glass shelves for decorative elements

• plastic;
  

  Plastic shelves for bathroom

• metal (via machine).
  

  Hinged shelf-box of kitchen Metal

Required tools

To securely hang a shelf on the wall, you should use these tools:

• or a hammer drill;
• Drill required diameter;
• screwdriver;
• level;
• plugs;
• screws;
• A pen or pencil.

Installation of light shelves

If the shelf purchased in a store, you can go to complete fixing. It is better to take advantage of them, before reading these instructions. The need for a preliminary study based on the fact that some of the shelves are attached to the wall in a special way. Ignoring the necessary conditions can cause unwanted results.

For a form, they can be very diverse: straight shelf, stacked shelf, corner shelf, closed and open shelf, round and square shelf, and so on.

Before nailing the right shelf to the wall, it is necessary to prepare. To do this, you need to decide on a place for it on the wall. First regiment of it conforms to the wall and in the center of the holes is planned in pencil.

To regiment was flat, the distance between the attachment is measured and compared with the marked on the wall. Then all checked level, only after this preparatory stage is completed.

Then, with the tool makes a hole in the wall. It is important to use a drill bit the same size as the attachment. As soon as the mounting points ready, and you can hang a shelf.

Attaching heavy shelves

If necessary, mount the shelf should think in advance some of the details. It should determine the choice of the material from which it is made, as well as its functional purpose. If the answers to these questions have led to an understanding of the need to secure the shelf, it is necessary to know its characteristics.

To attach heavy shelves should be used: a drill or a hammer, dowels and screws, drill the required diameter.

So, we start with of applying a shelf to the wall and outline holes. To adjust the evenness - check the level. You can then proceed with the drilling procedure. Use a drill to make holes in the marked locations. The resulting hole insert dowels. After the regiment is tried a second time on the wall and attach with screws.

Proper execution of all stages ensures the safe operation of the suspended surface.

Hang a shelf on the tile

For fixing tiles on the shelves, it is better to use a drill or hammer, dowels and screws. The reason for selecting this type of instrument is the fragility of the tile.

The first step - the choice of surface marking holes and checking the level - the same for all types of surfaces. The second stage - just the moment of drilling. But it was he who conceals nuances. For the effectiveness of this process, it is necessary to drill himself tiles at low power, and then change the drill bit on the smaller size and longer work effectively.

We should not forget about the fastidiousness tiles. Any improper operation may result in a crack in it. It should be very careful and follow the recommendations.

How to hang drywall on the shelf?

Builders often used when working with drywall walls. The basis of it is specific and seemingly unreliable. Then there is the question of technique mount shelves on this type of surface. But it is important to take into account the fact that the builders do not recommend the installation of heavy shelves for this type of wall.

To accomplish this task are known such options.

1. Fixing bars mortgages. Is fastened directly to the FCL during installation of the wall. Fixed rails in the place where the shelf is planned.
   

   Mortgage timber, to which will be attached all attachments,

   

   fixing scheme on mortgage timber

2. Using profiles. By using a strong magnet is defined by a metal profile. That there is a hole through. the screw length must be greater than the width of gypsum board. After the shelf is fixed to the wall.
   

   The guide frame profile

3. Fastening to plasterboard. By using dowels butterfly, umbrella and fasteners. They pass easily through the plane, and are screwed into the wall.
   

   Secure small by using special plugs butterfly size and weight on a shelf plasterboard

   

   Principle of operation dyupeley Butterfly

4. Anchoring fixtures. Used for shelves, capable of withstanding heavy.
   

   With the help of anchor bolts, you will be able to securely attach the shelf to the wall

   

   Visual instructions for installing the anchor bolts

Each option has its mandatory conditions for successful realization. So that everyone can make their choice that meets its realities.

Video: How to Fix the shelf on a plaster wall