How can I make my shelf sturdier?

You will need to be sure to attach any holder to a stud in the wall. If you don't have a stud finder, you can get one at Home Depot or a friendly neighbor. You really

The best way is to attach the bracket to a stud. But they aren't always exactly where you want to hang the shelf. If there's no stud to attach to you need to use hollow wall anchors.

Adrian,

It looks like you are using 3/4 inch plywood for the shelves which is good. You need to run a cleat along the back wall, screwed into studs, like the ones on the side. Use a 2x4. You could also run a support piece across the front and then a piece in the middle, front to back, but you will lose some shelf height that way. Another option is to build your own triangular brace out of 2x4's. Center it in the middle or at the closest stud. Again, you will lose a little shelf space, but it will do the trick. I do not think those metal brackets will do you any good in the long run. The shelf is too deep.

We have a pantry very similar to your closet and the wooden supports run around the sides and back of the walls...supporting the wooden shelf from 3 sides. We put very heavy cans, bags of flour and sugar, water bottles and soda cans and it's held up perfectly for years.

I feel like something like this would be more sturdy: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-7-1-2-x-9-Inch-Natural-Finish-Wood-Shelf-Bracket-Model-6678/932177714?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1966&&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=aud-393207457166:pla-51320962143&wl5=9005584&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=932177714&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7oyNBhDiARIsADtGRZZo1Ui0UtfAjpsDPCLuOelYjo76C3FzZFYi_xsag-C7xqSUhWTz5eAaAuvJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Screw another support board along the back of the shelf just like you have on the sides. You can also nail/screw a board to the front of the shelf. It will hide the support boards, make the shelves look more chunky, and prevent the shelf from sagging under weight.

You will need to attach cleats on the wall end of the shelves, plus add a wooden support in the middle. Depending on how long the shelf is you might need 2 wooden supports.

If you put a cleat along the back under the shelves you should be able to store some heavier items if you can get them attached into the studs. We have half inch MDF shelves in our pantry and we did that and it has worked great. If your shelves are long you might need to add the shelf bracket for extra support.

29 ways to hang a shelf

https://www.craftsmanspace.com/woodworking-joints/29-ways-to-hang-a-shelf

Make sure to attach it to a stud

Hello. Adding additional angle brackets could be helpful. Be sure your mounting them into the wall studs.

You could still use those and eather put a piece of wood in the middle were it workdays sag against the wall and b

nail it or just get thicker shelf brackets

here is info on how to make your shelves sturdy

https://www.lovelyetc.com/diy-closet-organizer/

Possibly you could add smaller "L" brackets or a piece of wood under the shelf between brackets.

if you attach to a studs you will be fine

You can use a sturdier bracket and wall anchors if there are no studs there. Otherwise you could put a cross support along the underside of the shelf and set that atop the brackets. These brackets pictured aren't meant to hold much so check the ratings back at the store, it should be listed there.

I think it would be best to just attach the bracket to a stud. Or you can also attach to you need to use hollow wall anchors.

Here is a good link on how to hang your shelf:

https://www.realhomes.com/advice/how-to-put-up-a-shelf-with-brackets

Your good as long as the it was screwed to studs and screw the plank to the Wall brackets

Try a bracket that fits flush to the wall and be sure you are securing it to a stud in the wall.