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Step 5 · Position and Mark Wall Pilot Holes

With assistance, carefully hold the assembled pipe shelving unit against the wall at the pre-determined locations. Ensure it is level. Using a pencil, mark the center of each screw hole in the mounting flanges onto the wall. These marks indicate where you will drill pilot holes for the screws.

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Step 5 · Position and Mark Wall Pilot Holes

With assistance, carefully hold the assembled pipe shelving unit against the wall at the pre-determined locations. Ensure it is level. Using a pencil, mark the center of each screw hole in the mounting flanges onto the wall. These marks indicate where you will drill pilot holes for the screws.

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How to Install Pipe Shelving on a Stair or Hallway Wall

Step 5 of 8·1.3 hr left

Determine Shelf Placement and Spacing
30 minutes5 items
Locate and Mark Studs
15 minutes2 items
Assemble Pipe Framework
45 minutes3 items
Attach Mounting Flanges to Pipe Structure
10 minutes2 items
5
Position and Mark Wall Pilot Holes
15 minutes3 items
6
Drill Pilot Holes
15 minutes4 items
7
Secure Pipe Shelving to Wall
20 minutes3 items
8
Install Shelf Boards
30 minutes4 items
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