How To Hang Wall Shelves Without Brackets

Shelves without brackets are commonly called floating or bracketless shelves.

How to hang wall shelves without brackets.

Floating shelves can enhance any area. These floating shelves are strong too. For heavy loads increase the size of your brackets and decrease the spacing between them. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf.

Mark inside the holes so you know exactly where to insert the screws. Use a level and draw a very light pencil line where you want the top of the shelf to be. For less than 10 you could make 3 all of these. This project guide shows how to install shelf brackets into wall studs and masonry walls.

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. Mark the tape not the wall. They have a seamless and clean appearance seeming to float on the wall without any means of support. Without the brackets and clunky hardware you d find with store bought shelves or kits they seem to be suspended in midair.

These floating wall shelves are perfect for displaying your collectibles photos travel mementos or just about anything. 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. For longer wire shelves attach a bracket at least every 48 inches.

Have someone help you hold the shelf against the wall.