Mounting Shelf To Plaster Wall

For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.

Mounting shelf to plaster wall.

Mark the location of wall studs onto the plaster with your pencil. Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail. Next you will need to mark your mounting brackets. If it is being mounted to the plaster wall use a molly or toggle bolt.

Amazon affiliate http amzn to 1iofrse ryobi corded drill with c. Over tightening can damage the plaster so stop once the bolt is secure. Now that you have located your wall studs set the spot for your shelf on the wall. The shelf comes with three parts.

Mark the mounting brackets. Some mounting brackets have multiple holes but this will depend on the type of bracket used. Plastic versions hold medium loads in drywall and plaster. Position the bracket on the wall and fasten it to.

Locate and mark your shelf. Use a picture rail if you have one. Note the placement of the screw holes which will be on the ends. Mark the screw holes for the shelf s mounting brackets on the wall.

Ch hanson 0304 magnetic stud finder. Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go. Here are links to the product we used in this video. Using a level draw a discreet line in pencil across the wall to ensure that your shelf will sit.

You might need a helping hand for this step. 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. If your room has this you can simply drive a screw through the wood and use this to hang things. 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.

Fit the item to be anchored over the bolt then insert the toggle and tighten. Position the mounting brackets against the wall. Bore a hole in the wall large enough to accommodate the toggle. Metal toggle bolts can support heavy loads in drywall plaster and hollow core concrete block.