How do I attach this type of key hole shelving
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I once saw a site showing how to attach this type of shelf FLUSH to the wall. When I hang them, the back edge falls forward and does not touch the wall. Looks horrible.
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How is it attached to the wall? Screws? Can you post a picture of the back?
I've had the same issue. I used shims at the bottom of the shelf to push the top up against the wall. It worked quite well.
There seems to be any number of videos on the subject on YouTube. Perhaps you'll find one that addresses your issue: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+attach+keyhole+shelving
Love your throw/blanket/bedspread, where did you get it?
Hi Carolyn! I use clear plastic bumpers made to prevent cabinet doors from banging, to stick on the bottom of anything that can scratch a table top and to help wall frames grip the wall so pictures stay straight. For shelves, I place as low on the back as possible to hold the shelf straight and in from the outside edges so they are even less noticable.
They make some of these bumpers rounded so they are thicker and some thinner and flat on top.
I find them with picture hanging hardware in most stores. I always keep some in my tool box.
Also with those keyhole hangers you need screws with straight backs on the heads, heads that just fit in the round part of the keyhole and screw it into the wall as far as possible and still be ableto catch the keyhole. Getting the screw in far enough but not too far can take a few tries. Be sure to pull down once you've hooked onto the screws to lock in place on the slot part.
I like your shelf!