How do I mount a very heavy shelf onto drywall?
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Julie
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I am mounting very heavy shelf for fireplace mantel and a heavy medicine cabinet/mirror on drywall in bathroom. What should I use to ensure they are solid to walls.
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First of all, find the studs and mount to those IF YOU CAN. I know from experience that the studs are not always where I want to hang something. If that isn't possible (usually there's at least one stud involved), try the French cleat hangers (you can find them at home improvement stores by the picture hangers). One piece goes on the wall and the other piece on the item to be hung. Depending on the size, I've seen some that hold up to 200 lbs. I've used them to hang old windows and a very heavy entryway coat rack/shelf. I love them!
Mantle.....buy a stud finder here are videos-- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DIY+installing+heavy+fireplace+mantle Medicine cabinet some molly bolts? depending on weight https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DIY+installing+heavy+medicine+cabinet info. https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-choose-right-hanging-hardware BEST WAY for both might be using cleats this is how many kitchen upper cabinets are hung cleat is placed on wall using stud finder securing to stud then object hung from cleat https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DIY+installing+heavy+objects+using+cleats
Stud finder is an inexpensive way to insure you drive into the right place.
Using a a stud finder to install your shelf bracketing could be critical for successful placement and support.
Hi, Julie!
A French cleat hanger is probably the best bet... They are easy to hang and very strong! I hope this helps!