Install Wall Mounting Hardware
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What happens here
This step focuses on the pre-installation of the mounting hardware on the wall, as implied by the video. The back of the main shelf body is shown to have two keyhole hangers securely installed. These hangers are designed to engage with screws protruding from the wall. In the video, two screws are already installed in the wall, perfectly spaced and aligned to match the keyhole hangers on the shelf, ready for the shelf to be hung. To achieve this, you would first decide on the shelf's desired height, use a level to mark the precise locations for the mounting screws, and then drill pilot holes before installing the screws. If studs aren't available, appropriate drywall anchors should be used.
Goal: Securely prepare the wall to receive the floating shelf.
Tools and materials
- Drill Unbranded — To pre-drill pilot holes for screws or install drywall anchors
- Keyhole Hangers Unbranded — Integrated into the shelf to hang on wall screws
- Level Unbranded — To ensure accurate, horizontal marking and installation of screws
- Mounting Screws Unbranded — To be installed in the wall to hold the shelf
- Pencil Unbranded — To mark screw locations on the wall
- Screwdriver — To drive the mounting screws into the wall or anchors
- Stud Finder Unbranded — To locate wall studs for optimal secure mounting
- Tape Measure Unbranded — Measuring the distance between keyhole hangers
- Drywall Anchors Unbranded — For secure mounting if wall studs are not available