{"id":8102,"date":"2017-09-18T15:18:26","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T15:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?p=101114"},"modified":"2018-09-12T16:57:46","modified_gmt":"2018-09-12T16:57:46","slug":"how-to-install-floating-shelves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/how-to-install-floating-shelves\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install Floating Shelves"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"inner\">Wrangling your bathroom products and accessories just got a lot more stylish with these easy-to-install floating shelves.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>How To Install Floating Shelves<\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101352 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ff7f48273391e690bd630d9f141d5948.jpg\" alt=\"How To Install Floating Shelves\" width=\"782\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Materials<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floating Shelves<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ladder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/E-Z-Ancor-Twist-N-Lock-50-lb-Drywall-Anchors-with-Screws-25-Pack-25200\/100133106?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD59%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C101114\">Wall Anchors<\/a> (if needed)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Tools<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screwdrivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cordless Drill<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/%20Milwaukee-25-ft-Compact-Tape-%20Measure-48-22-6625\/300839152?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD59%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C101114\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tape Measure<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stud Finder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Locate the Studs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101345 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/639022ee4f749153a38f7712a8a9a71e.jpg\" alt=\"How To Install Floating Shelves - Locate Studs\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a stud finder, determine the location of the studs, as well as the shelf placement. Make light pencil marks on the wall as a guide. Make sure at least one of the screws in the mounting brackets will be secured to a stud. If there aren\u2019t any studs available in your ideal wall location, you will need to install proper <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/E-Z-Ancor-Twist-N-Lock-50-lb-Drywall-Anchors-with-Screws-25-Pack-25200\/100133106?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD59%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C101114\">anchors<\/a> to support the shelf\u2019s weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Depending on the desired height of your shelves, you may need a ladder to ensure accurate placement.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Attach the Bracket<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101346 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/d3170bed2098ac579d1009158b75d8f4.jpg\" alt=\"How To Install Floating Shelves - Attach Bracket\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the final placement of the shelf determined, use a screwdriver\u00a0or drill to secure the internal bracket to the wall using the supplied hardware. Check to make sure it\u2019s level; if not, make any adjustments before adding the final screws.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Determine Shelf Placement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101347 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/faeca8fe36246b7c684271cb6ffc2d29.jpg\" alt=\"How To Install Floating Shelves - Determine Shelf Placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re installing multiple shelves, note where on the wall they will go by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/%20Milwaukee-25-ft-Compact-Tape-%20Measure-48-22-6625\/300839152?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD59%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C101114\">measuring<\/a> off the installed bracket. Also consider what you\u2019ll be placing on the shelves to determine adequate distance between each shelf. \u00a0For example, for hair products, you may want to allow for 12-inches between shelves, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Install Other Brackets<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101348 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/2335e8969f9e8cd7c953f7bf1134cc3a.jpg\" alt=\"How To Install Floating Shelves - Install Other Bracket\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a screwdriver or drill to install internal brackets for any additional shelves. Ensure they are all level.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Add Shelf Casing and Secure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101349 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/1274c6a80346f76d5a8410063d779346.jpg\" alt=\"How To Install Floating Shelves - Add Shelf Casing\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101350\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/7102b5c276df52805f2059e3dde815ec.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all the internal brackets properly secured, slide the shelf casing onto the bracket. Secure in place by tightening the set screws found underneath each shelf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Add Flair<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101351 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/35190d5f0114d10de26b79e127529559.jpg\" alt=\"How To Install Floating Shelves - Add Flair\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorate and enjoy! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/install-floating-shelves\/\">How To Install Floating Shelves<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/\">The Home Depot Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-48 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" 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