Which hardware should I use to mount pre-drilled shelves?

Linda J
by Linda J

what should I use to mount a shelve that already have constructed holes for mounting to a wall?

  3 answers
  • Sharon Sharon on Jul 20, 2019

    Depends on your wall type, I would first look to see if I could screw in the mounting screws into studs. Studs are usually 16" on center. If you can't get it lined up to use the screws into the studs, then I would drill a slightly smaller hole into the wall board and hammer in a plastic anchor, then put in your screws leaving them out about 1/8" to slide the shelf onto the screw heads.... be sure to measure the distance between them correctly.

    If they are mounted onto just the wall board, I wouldn't put a lot of weight on the shelf.

  • Mogie Mogie on Jul 20, 2019

    A picture would be helpful so we could provide more accurate answers.

  • Lifestyles Homes Lifestyles Homes on Jul 25, 2019

    Particle board or MDF shelves need judicious mounting to prevent them from breaking at the mounting points.

    Please send a pic. Thanks.