Hanging Shelves On Concrete Walls

Measure out the rough height at which you plan to install each shelf.

Hanging shelves on concrete walls.

How to hang things on a cement wall method 1 of 3. How to install shelves on a brick or concrete wall step 1. 2 drill a hole. My diy way to screw brackets into cement same as brick.

Step 3 mark every 24 inches. Use a hammer drill with a 1 4 inch mason bit or an electric drill with the same bit to drill out the holes. Step 1 pick a location. Mark your first bracket and then mark the others in a line using the level.

Choose adhesive hooks for objects up to 8 pounds 3 6 kg. Step 2 take measurements. Use the level to plumb the bracket. Place a level across the top of the brackets and adjust the brackets so the shelf will be level.

Soak the concrete cinder block wall thoroughly with a hose to help the surface bonding cement adhere. Place a pencil mark where each shelf will. Buy hardwall hangers to use for items that weigh up to 25 pounds 11 kg. Keep in mind when you are hanging shelves on a concrete wall you re going to have to drill into the cement and that is going to create a lot of dust.

Have a vacuum or better yet a shop vac nearby to suck up all that cement or brick dust. Hold the bracket in a plumb position put down the level pick up a pencil and make a mark at the center of each of the bracket s screw holes. Then i install a cleat level on the wall and voila easy to install the mantel which will be level. How to attach a shelf to a concrete wall.

How to drill into concrete to hang a tv shelves racks etc. Watch our hang a shelf on a brick wall. Step 4 mount holes. Place a shelf bracket on the wall in the desired position.

Hold the shelf brackets parallel to each other on the concrete wall in the desired location for the shelf. Choose the location where you d like to attach the shelf.