Download Article Show Download Article If a wall stud doesn’t line up with where you want to hang a shelf, you can easily add new hardware for more stability. Drywall anchors are best for light loads, molly bolts for medium-sized shelves, and toggle bolts for your heaviest units. No matter what anchor you use, drill pilot holes in your wall first. Keep reading for everything you need to know about prepping your walls and using any type of anchor in your wall to secure your shelves. Things You Should Know
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Advertisement Things You’ll NeedAbout This ArticleThanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 136,277 times. If you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Did this article help you?How heavy can you hang without a stud?Fifteen to twenty pounds is probably the maximum amount, no matter the type of hardware used. This isn't because of the hardware or the wall, but due to gravity. This weight limit is equal to a small ceiling fan, hanging a plant, or heavier ceiling fan unless blocking is used.
Can you mount something on the wall without studs?Anchors are some of the easiest ways to hang anything in the walls without a stud. These work in different ways to keep screws from slipping out of their holes or otherwise damaging the drywall.
How do you hang a heavy frame without studs?If you can't find a stud or the stud is not in a location where you want your picture to hang, you can use a drywall anchor to secure your picture or artwork from the wall. These come in various packages and sizes. We really like using self-drilling plastic drywall anchors along with properly-sized screws.
How do you hang something heavy without putting holes in the wall?How To Hang Heavy Frames Without Destroying the Walls. Adhesive Strips: Adhesive strips aren't only for lightweight projects. ... . Press-in Hooks: Press-in hooks are a fast and easy way to hang very heavy objects with little damage to the wall. ... . Drywall Anchor Studs: These are the traditional ways of hanging heavy frames.. |