11 Best Of How Do You Hang Floating Shelves On The Wall New Update 2021. Once slid over the bracket insert the included screws in the holes on the bottom of each shelf and wrench to tighten them into place. Place the shelf and bracket assembly against the wall in the chosen location lay a carpenters level on top and adjust the shelf so it is level.
Use a stud finder to locate studs. For hanging shelves above a couch measure 10 above the back of the couch. I used Minwax Dark Walnut on our floating shelf.
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If you are drill into a wall where no studs are available use the proper anchors to mount the backplate. Use these videos and tips to help make your floating shelf installation go smoothly. Once slid over the bracket insert the included screws in the holes on the bottom of each shelf and wrench to tighten them into place. Make a small dot with the pencil between 5 and 6 feet from the floor for a hallway wall and between 4 and 4 12 feet from the floor for a living or dining room wall.