Mounting Shelf To Plaster Wall

Position the mounting brackets against the wall.

Mounting shelf to plaster wall.

Now that you have located your wall studs set the spot for your shelf on the wall. You might need a helping hand for this step. Using a level draw a discreet line in pencil across the wall to ensure that your shelf will sit. Amazon affiliate http amzn to 1iofrse ryobi corded drill with c.

Note the placement of the screw holes which will be on the ends. 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 your room has this you can simply drive a screw through the wood and use this to hang things. If it is being mounted to the plaster wall use a molly or toggle bolt.

Next you will need to mark your mounting brackets. Locate and mark your shelf. Fit the item to be anchored over the bolt then insert the toggle and tighten. Over tightening can damage the plaster so stop once the bolt is secure.

Mark the location of wall studs onto the plaster with your pencil. Bore a hole in the wall large enough to accommodate the toggle. Some mounting brackets have multiple holes but this will depend on the type of bracket used. Use the level and mark the location with your pencil on top and on the sides of your shelf.

For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done. Position the bracket on the wall and fasten it to. 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. The shelf comes with three parts.

Plastic versions hold medium loads in drywall and plaster. Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go. Mark the mounting brackets. Metal toggle bolts can support heavy loads in drywall plaster and hollow core concrete block.

Use a picture rail if you have one. Ch hanson 0304 magnetic stud finder. Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail. 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.