Mounting Shelf To Plaster Wall

If it is being mounted to the plaster wall use a molly or toggle bolt.

Mounting shelf to plaster wall. Position the bracket on the wall and fasten it to. Some older plaster walls have a thin strip of wood that runs around the perimeter of a room usually between 1 inch 2 5 cm to 1 foot 30 cm below the edge of the ceiling. Bore a hole in the wall large enough to accommodate the toggle. Mark the location of wall studs onto the plaster with your pencil.

Here are links to the product we used in this video. Use the level and mark the location with your pencil on top and on the sides of your shelf. Plastic versions hold medium loads in drywall and plaster. For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.

Ch hanson 0304 magnetic stud finder. Mark the mounting brackets. The shelf comes with three parts. Use a picture rail if you have one.

Locate and mark your shelf. The actual shelf itself an adhesive strip that has a marked center point and a built in level and two metal pieces that you push through your wall on each side the adhesive strip has little notches so you know where they go. Over tightening can damage the plaster so stop once the bolt is secure. Note the placement of the screw holes which will be on the ends.

Position the mounting brackets against the wall. Measure and mark the spaces on the wall on both ends of where you want the shelf to go. Mark the screw holes for the shelf s mounting brackets on the wall. Now that you have located your wall studs set the spot for your shelf on the wall.

Fit the item to be anchored over the bolt then insert the toggle and tighten. Metal toggle bolts can support heavy loads in drywall plaster and hollow core concrete block. When working with molly or toggle bolts screw them in until the back part has expanded completely and is securely holding the bracket to the plaster wall. If your room has this you can simply drive a screw through the wood and use this to hang things.

You might need a helping hand for this step. Drill a pilot hole through the plaster and into the stud at each mark using a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the bracket mounting screws. Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail. Amazon affiliate http amzn to 1iofrse ryobi corded drill with c.