How To Properly Hang Your Floating Shelves

Installing floating wall shelves is a straightforward process. There are only a few simple steps to follow.

1. Find your wall studs

Use a stud finder to locate the wall studs you plan to mount your shelves to. Mark this area of the wall.

2. Decide where to place your shelves

Once you've located and marked your wall studs, place your shelves against the wall and determine where you want to place them. Use a level to ensure that the shelves are leveled against the wall. Once you have them in the position you'd like to mount them, mark this area on the wall using the level.

3. Trace the shelf brackets

Next, place your shelf brackets against the wall, mark their placement, and trace where the screw holes will be drilled. At this point, it helps to double check your measurements: ensure that the brackets are the correct distance from each other for the shelf, and double check that the brackets are level when you hold them against the wall.

4. Attach your brackets to the wall

After tracing the brackets, drill a starting hole for the bracket screws. This makes drilling the brackets in much easier. Be sure to use a drill bit that is a size or two smaller than the screws. After drilling the holes, place the brackets flush against the wall and use your drill to secure them with screws.

5. Attach your shelves to the brackets

Lastly, attach the shelves to the brackets. Follow the instructions provided with your shelves to properly attach them to the type of bracket they were designed to fit.