May 26, 2017
Specialization: professional in the field of construction and renovation ( full cycle carrying out finishing works, both internal and external, from sewerage to electrical and finishing works), installation of window structures. Hobbies: see the column "SPECIALIZATION AND SKILLS"

The question of how to hang a shelf on a plasterboard wall has several possible correct answers. It all depends on what load the structure will place on the gypsum plasterboard sheathing, and what materials we will have at our disposal.

I will tell you how you can hang lightweight shelves with minimal labor, and also describe the technology for installing heavier structures.

For lightweight structures

Method 1. Adhesive installation

After completing the paneling and finishing, we may be wondering how to attach the shelf to plasterboard wall. The problem is that drywall is a rather fragile material, and therefore it will crumble under load. This means that when hanging shelves we will have to use a variety of devices that will allow us to compensate for this shortcoming of drywall.

The choice of fastening method directly depends on two parameters:

1. The weight of the shelf itself.
2. The planned load on it.

We will build on them when planning our work.

For decorative shelves, stands for small photographs or keys in the hallway, you can use adhesive mounting. This method is the easiest to implement:

1. We apply markings on the wall for installing a decorative object.
2. According to the markings, we apply to the surface lined with gypsum board thin layer contact glue.
3. Apply the same layer of glue to the back of the shelf.
4. Let the glue sit for some time (depending on the type of composition) and press the shelf against the wall. The pressure should be tight, but not too tight: it is advisable to dose the force so as not to crush the drywall.

The described method requires virtually no labor costs, but its reliability is low.

Method 2. Fastening with screws

If we are dealing with a structure whose mass is small, but does not allow the use glue method– you can simply secure the shelf with self-tapping screws. The choice of fasteners depends on where we will carry out the work:

• if the shelf will be installed simply in drywall or in wooden element frame, then we use wood screws (black);

• if the position of the shelf can be adjusted so that the fasteners fit into metallic profile under the casing - take it screws for metal with a drill.

The length of the self-tapping screw must be sufficient to completely go through the plasterboard and penetrate into the wooden beam or steel profile. For single-layer sheathing, it is advisable to use elements from 25–35 mm.

The instructions for performing the work are extremely simple:

1. Select the installation location. As I noted above, it is desirable that the fasteners fall either into vertical racks frame, or into horizontal cross members.
2. We put marks on the wall.
3. Place the shelf against the wall and tighten the screws according to the marks. It is advisable to use a screwdriver: this way the hole will not “break”.

If tightened too tightly, the reliability of the fastening may decrease due to the integrity of the cardboard layer. And it is also undesirable to unscrew the screws and re-tighten them back: the thread destroys the plaster, and when re-attached it will hold much worse.

For heavier shelves

Method 3. Expansion and drop-down dowels

Now let's figure out how to hang heavy shelf. Here, ordinary self-tapping screws are not enough - it is advisable to either use special dowels or solve the problem in other ways.

Let's start with a description of special fasteners - fortunately, they are present on the market in a fairly wide range:

Illustration	Name and operating principle
	6–12	Butterfly. A lightweight, two-blade dowel that fits into a pre-drilled hole. When the locking screw is tightened, the blades open and are pressed against the skin from the inside.
	20–30	Driva Plastic or metal dowel with deep thread. Installed by screwing it into drywall along a starting hole with a diameter of 5–6 mm. Fixation is ensured by spiral blades, which, when the locking screw is screwed in, expand inside the plaster layer.
	15–16	Fischer Pd It is made of plastic, consists of a sleeve with a massive end. When tightening the fastener, the end stop is pressed into the sleeve, opening it and pushing it apart into the drywall.
	Up to 50	Molly Probably the most popular type of fastener. It is installed in a hole with a diameter of 8–10 mm, while the teeth on the neck are stuck into the drywall. When the locking screw is tightened, the inside of the dowel opens, pressing tightly against the gypsum board and distributing the load from the hung shelf over a sufficiently large area.

Perhaps the described mounts have one significant drawback - a rather high price. But if we consider that to hang a shelf we need only a few of these dowels, then this drawback can be considered insignificant.

Method 4. Through anchor

However, sometimes you have to decide how to screw a shelf to drywall if the load on it is high, and it’s not possible to use a special dowel. This situation occurs, for example, when minimum clearance between the sheathing and the wall, which does not allow the installation of a spacer sleeve.

Here you can do it like this:

1. First, using a drill or screwdriver with a drill bit installed, we make holes in the plasterboard sheathing. The diameter of the holes must be equal to the diameter of the fasteners used.

Here the rigidity of the entire system comes to the fore, so I recommend working with dowels 8–12 mm or more, even if a thinner product is sufficient for reliable fixation. The thing is that a thick dowel will not bend under the weight of the shelf, and the load on the edge of the hole in the gypsum board will be minimal.

1. Then we replace the drill with a hammer drill and use a drill to make a socket for the anchor sleeve in the load-bearing wall. The depth of the nest must be no less than the distance from load-bearing wall before outer surface GKL.
2. We insert an anchor sleeve made of durable plastic or metal into the drilled hole.

1. We fix the sleeve with a locking screw with a head or hook. When screwed, the sleeve will gradually open, and most of the load will fall on the main wall.

When implementing this method with your own hands, it is worth keeping in mind that both when drilling a nest with a hammer drill and when hanging a shelf, the hole in the gypsum board will increase slightly. So it’s worth installing fasteners in advance - then at the finishing stage we will be able to mask any defects that have arisen.

Method 5. Mortgage

And finally, a universal answer to the question of how to fix a shelf on drywall . If you want the suspended structure to hold tightly, it is better to provide for its installation in advance:

1. When installing the frame for gypsum board sheathing, we select a place on the wall for installing a shelf.
2. In the selected location, we attach a wooden beam or a thick board to the main wall with anchors. We select the thickness of the element in such a way that the gap between its surface and the back plasterboard sheathing was minimal.

Tip: be sure to mark the level of installation of the embed on adjacent walls, floor and ceiling. This will make your job of finding it easier!

1. After sheathing, we find the mortgage (using marks or tapping the drywall). We hang the shelf on ordinary self-tapping screws, screwing them through the gypsum board into the wood to a depth of at least 40 mm.
2. If the shelf is heavy, use the method described in previous section. The use of an embedded beam will not only not interfere with the installation of through anchors, but will also strengthen the fastening unit.

The hidden shelf is a decorative accent that creates the illusion. The shelf seems to “float” on the wall. By adding such furniture to the interior of your living room, bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, you can solve the problems of storing books, necessary accessories or souvenirs. Such furniture is often required to decorate children's rooms, which have a lot of tiny cars, dolls or other toys. “Floating” shelves are cheap, beautiful, keep everything safe on them, and it takes little time to make such furniture.

Types of fastenings

The discreet fastening that supports the shelf has wide range varieties:

1. Alcoves and niches - comfortable spot for mounting shelves, because they are easily attached directly to three walls.
2. The hidden bracket with two slots is convenient because it can be used anywhere.
3. Invisible fastener made from durable metal, with alloy steel connecting screws, creates tension between the posts. This gives them impressive support ability. If a longer shelf is needed, additional supports are added. Invisible fasteners can be used to create heavy-duty floating shelves.

Rustic Bathroom Shelves

If the time has come to modernize the interior, shelves with hidden fastening in the Provence style - perfect decor. She creates exclusively her own, unique home comfort. And at the same time it seems to be floating in the air! Its artsy and simple at the same time appearance will decorate the bathroom and any nook, which requires storage space.

This shelf model installs as a floating shelf and is reinforced for added strength, making it a great storage option for collectibles, photos, keepsakes and glassware. The design is inexpensive and requires very few materials.

Tools:

• level,
• measuring tape,
• saw,
• drill.

Consumables:

• tree,
• screws,
• optional finish.

Advice. You should avoid last-minute shopping trips; it is better to prepare materials in advance.

Creation algorithm

1. To make hidden shelves with your own hands, first draw a sketch; this will help you understand the design and find out what type and size of wood is needed. The step also includes measuring the width of the space from wall to wall.
2. The next step is to create a special frame. You can use liquid nails to glue the frame together first, and then use screws and angle iron to hold all the pieces together.
3. Next, the boards are painted or painted, which will then be fixed to the frame. You can use the same paint or varnish that has already been used on other furniture. It's nice that today there are varnishes on sale that will make wood look old in a matter of minutes and highlight its texture, this finish is great for rustic style.
4. The desired height of future shelves is measured and the support frames are attached to the wall. Before drilling, the wall is checked using a detector for the presence of wires and pipes.
5. Next, you need to make sure that the invisible shelf is level. It's pretty hard to find beautiful boards, which will be quite straight. If it turns out that the boards are uneven, proceed to step 6.
6. Spacers are added to level the shelf. This step is repeated for the top and bottom boards.
7. Then the top board is glued to the frame using liquid nails.
8. The bottom board is much more difficult to secure liquid nails, so it is better to secure it with screws.
9. The front part of the shelf is glued last.

Attention! The walls of the room are painted before attaching the shelves. Instead of boards, you can use MDF.

Hidden shelves from old drawers

These shelves are made from 2-8 drawers, not necessarily matching in color, shape or size.

• The drawers are cleaned and unnecessary parts are removed. Surfaces are sanded.
• Then the protruding edges of the cladding are cut off so that the entire side of the bottom fits tightly against the wall.
• The inside of the drawers is painted to match the color of the wall. This will create the illusion of floating shelves.
• Next, the boxes are laid out on the floor to find beautiful compositions to determine the places where they will be attached. The composition you like is photographed; this photograph will replace the sketch.
• According to the plan, they are mounted on the wall wooden supports. Make sure they are level.
• The boxes are placed on supports and secured with screws (the screws are painted over if they need to be hidden).

Decorative handles or accessories can be added if desired. Another idea is to attach a decorative "sticky note" to inside drawers, which became full-fledged regiments.

Shelves-tubes for toys

• Buckets are cleaned, labels are removed, the top is cut off (use manual or electric saw).
• Future shelves are painted on the outside with plastic paint.
• Then two holes are made for the screws.
• The structure is fixed on the wall.

And, voila, the furniture is ready! This DIY shelf is an economical idea for creating storage space for small items.

Even in the largest apartment rational organization storage significantly simplifies the life of the owners. When utensils, furnishings, books and electrical appliances are in their place, they are very easy to find. But if there are a lot of things, then in addition to ordinary cabinets and cabinets, shelves will be a real salvation.

A correctly chosen shelf will decorate the interior and give it a complete look. It is worth taking care not only about the aesthetics of the product, but also about technical parameters. Any shelf must be securely fixed to the wall and withstand the weight of the objects placed on it. All this is ensured by the selection of special fastening elements - brackets for the shelf.

What types of brackets are there?

Shelf brackets vary in shape, material, style and maximum load. Photos of shelf brackets, which can be found in hardware catalogs or on the Internet, allow us to distinguish 3 main forms:

Corner bracket. One of the most simple ways shelf fastenings. Structurally, it consists of two planks connected by a rib or jumper for greater rigidity. The vertical strip is used to attach the support to the wall, and the horizontal part is used to mount the shelf itself.

Rectangular brackets. The method of fixing to the wall is similar to the previous one. Distinctive feature— the bracket allows you to install 2 shelves under each other at once.

Pelican type mount. The support got its name due to the similarity of the lower part with the beak of a bird. Most often used as a bracket for glass shelves. But it can also be found paired with a shelf made of chipboard or metal.

Shelf holder of this type It has collapsible design, dividing the device into moving and stationary parts, screw pair and seal. The fixed part is attached to the wall; a pressing element with a rubber or silicone gasket is inserted on top. The shelf is clamped between the two parts using a screw.

Most models can withstand loads of up to 30 kg. At home, it is very rare that the weight of a shelf with its contents exceeds this figure. But for warehouses or retail outlets It makes more sense to secure shelves using reinforced shelf brackets.

Increased thickness (from 3 mm or more), the addition of additional stops and ribs make the element durable. It can withstand significant loads without deforming.

Bracket material

• metal or alloy (steel, aluminum, bronze, cast iron);
• natural solid wood, chipboard, MDF;
• gypsum.

From an operational point of view perfect choice is metal bracket for shelves. When choosing it, you can find strict, laconic models in the spirit of minimalism or elaborate forged supports. The latter will fit perfectly into fusion, gothic or rococo style. Although forging is becoming less and less common in interiors due to its high cost, a shelf with ornate supports will become the highlight of a living room or hallway.

For classic design indoors, plaster holders are recommended. They can be standard white or with applied gilding. Ceramic figurines, porcelain sets and elegant vases look harmonious on such shelves. Worry about bearing capacity There is no need for stucco: it is all reinforced with metal fittings.

For connoisseurs of country style, shabby chic or Provence are suitable wooden brackets. The winning option is intentionally aged wood with a rough natural texture or painted to match the interior.

Choosing the right bracket

To ensure that your purchase does not disappoint, you need to find out in advance which bracket is best to choose. Some practical tips:

A high-quality shelf holder always comes with a manufacturer’s warranty card with the specified characteristics and maximum load. It would be a good idea to ask the seller about the possibility of replacing or returning an unsuitable product.

Before making a purchase, be sure to check the complete set of the bracket: in addition to the product itself, the composition must include the appropriate fasteners. Thus, manufacturers of shelf brackets complete corner models with four self-tapping screws and two dowels.

If for some reason the kit does not contain a self-tapping screw, you should purchase it yourself. The diameter and length of the hardware depend on the wall material (plasterboard, concrete or brick) and the load.

The free end of the shelf (console) should not protrude beyond the brackets by more than 10 cm. It is optimal if the length of the supporting part of the bracket is 2/3 of the total width of the shelf.

Don't forget about decorative value shelf bracket. You can opt for hidden modifications that give the shelf weightlessness and lightness. Or you can go the other way - and choose a massive holder, making it a full-fledged element of the interior.

Photo of shelf brackets

One of the ways to decorate a room is to use shelves. But they are not only an object for decoration. Much more often they are functional. Shelves are hung on the wall, placed on the floor, some are hung from the ceiling or beams. But the best thing is that they are easy to make yourself, with your own hands.

Types of shelves in the house

Depending on the installation location, shelves can be wall-mounted, floor-mounted or hanging. If the floor shelf has a large height - from a meter and above, it is often called a rack. A few words about pendants: usually this is decorative designs, which hang on a pipe or a specially driven bracket. This option is popular in rooms where heating pipes run under the ceiling: they just beg to have something hung on them. Shelves are hung on the pipe in the kitchen and bathroom: it’s convenient there.

They are made of wood, fiberboard, and have glass shelves. The same materials are used as stands, but they are also made from metal, plastic and other absolutely incredible things - for example, pipes or bottles.

IN living rooms It doesn’t really matter what material the shelf is made of. It is important that its design is in the same style as the interior. Even functionality is not always important: some play a purely decorative role. If they have anything on them, it’s only one or two items. Their role is to give the interior of the home a special style and flavor.

A laconic style of apartment design and the same laconic shelves in a contrasting color. In this interior they - main element The free space above the sofa is organically filled with shelves to match the walls

If we talk about shelves in technical rooms - the kitchen and bathroom, in particular, then in addition to aesthetic considerations, practicality requirements are almost universally added. Even decorative shelves The kitchen must be cleaned well. For bathroom shelves, the requirements are generally high: periodically there is very high humidity and materials are required that can withstand it without any harm. There aren't many of them. It's plastic and stainless steel. They also make bathroom shelves from MDF, but they can be used normally if they are in good condition.

Shelves on the wall

In any room there are places on the wall where you just need to hang something. After all, the majority modern furniture occupies only the lower part - sofas, tables, couches. Top part remains empty and dissonance arises: the lower part of the room is overloaded and the upper part is half empty or completely empty. These voids on the walls are organically filled with shelves.

The whole system, and the most “dead” space is used - the corner

Structurally, most shelves consist of the actual shelves and lintels. But these components are combined into so many options that it is impossible to count. Simple design This is good: you can make any shelves with your own hands. Moreover, these products may be the first self-made things. It's really simple.

How and what to attach it to

It’s not for nothing that we start with fasteners. The design of a wall shelf largely depends on the type of mounting. Or maybe it’s the other way around. It depends on what to dance from...

Traditional hinges

Eat traditional way- on the hinges. It is suitable for wood and fiberboard, any other material that is thick enough to attach. Screwed onto the sides with self-tapping screws. Then the distance between the centers of the loop holes is measured and marked on the wall (make sure it is horizontal). At the marked points, holes are drilled for the dowel, the dowel is inserted and a dowel-nail with a small head is screwed into it, which fits into a loop or bracket (a pin slightly bent upward). Then a shelf is hung on them.

Not all materials can be drilled. For example, glass shelves. You definitely can't screw anything into them. Fastenings for glass shelves are special: they consist of two parts, between which glass is inserted. Often elastic pads are installed between the holders. The bottom mount usually has a small clamping screw to secure it in place.

Fasteners for glass shelves

The most popular mount for glass shelves is called “pelican” - for its unique shape. He looks good himself, there is different colors. The thickness of glass that it can hold is from 8 to 34 mm. You can insert not only glass into it, but also any other material of such thickness. It just looks stylish with glass.

It’s easy to make glass shelves on the wall with it: you buy a mount, order it from a glass workshop the right size and shape pieces of glass with processed edges (or cut them yourself if you know how). All that remains is the assembly itself:

1. Attach the pelicans to the wall. Two dowels each. Collapsible body - decorative overlay comes off and there are two holes in the mounting plate. One is higher in the body, the second is lower. We secured it and put the decorative trim in place.
2. Glass was installed.
3. Tightened the screw. All.

There are other forms of similar fasteners. The photo below shows a few of them.

Decorative brackets

Another type of fastening is brackets. They are reliable, some are decorative, so much so that they themselves are decorations.

Concealed installation - shelves without support

And the most amazing device for hidden installation. It makes it possible to hide the fasteners. It is cut out at the end seat under the pin and body of the holder and the shelf is simply put on it.

As you can see, even a simple board or piece of glass on such mounts is not bad. But there is still a sea of ​​all sorts of ideas.

Bookshelves

There are strength requirements for bookshelves: they can hold significant weight. Therefore, the fastening, materials and design must be reliable. Traditionally, bookshelves are made of wood, laminated or veneered fiberboard. And then fiberboard with a long span (more than 90 cm) sag over the years.

When planning shelves for books on the walls according to your own dimensions, keep in mind that the distance between the supports should not be more than 90 cm. Then even when fully loaded it will not bend. There are two types and varieties of shelves: wall-mounted and floor-mounted. Both of them can be angular.

In the simplest case, it is a board secured in one of the following ways. Some options, especially when presented correctly, look very good.

And with imagination, several planks turn into a very interesting thing, which can even be the main element of decor. Ideas for self-made collected in the photo gallery.

And this is a serious way to expand the space due to the angles between two windows. Nonlinearity - they are always interesting, and on such a shelf you can put books of different heights

Floor-standing bookshelves can be loaded more seriously. Here the forms are different: there are racks to which shelves are attached. The highlight can be a broken or unusual line of shelves, as well as interesting racks.

It’s more like a bookcase or even a cabinet, but the essence doesn’t change - original color and interesting small shelves in the central part and the structure looks interesting
A very interesting idea - non-linear shelves and lintels made of thick glass

On the manufacture of fountains (both small indoor ones and more substantial ones for country houses, gardens or garden plot) read.

Hanging

Not very numerous, but an original type. The most important thing is that it can be done easily: a few planks, four ropes or two belts and you can get to work.

This is a complex system of blocks...and the shelves can be located at any level. Two planks, four ropes and half an hour of time are all that is needed to make this shelf How to make hanging shelf— graphic step-by-step instructions

To the nursery

While the child is very small, I want functional shelves, but with children's drawings. But where can you get these? Do it yourself. Any shelf of the configuration you like can be covered with non-woven wallpaper or thick wrapping paper (glued with PVA). After drying, coat with varnish twice. water based. Such shelves can be washed, but what’s most interesting is that the shelf can change with the child. You tear it off old decor, glue a new one. The idea is simple, it works perfectly.

For children, the shelves are not very different in design. If we talk about floor or shelving, then they must be strong, taking into account the fact that older children will definitely want to climb on them. Therefore, often even those shelves that stand on the floor are additionally attached to the wall: so that they do not collapse and crush young climbers. Based on these considerations, they are not made tall: even if they fall, it’s not scary.

The shelves in the children's room also differ in color - they are brighter, can be made in the form of letters, and boxes for toys can be installed in them: this makes it easier to keep them in order. In general, functionality and security must be combined.

System with drawers - cleaning will be quick Combination of open and closed shelves - convenient for preschoolers

Shelves and shelves for the kitchen

Say what you like, but in the kitchen the main thing is functionality. There is not much free space even on the walls: cabinets take up large territory. Therefore, one of the tasks is to make the most of free space. There are interesting ideas for small or even very small gaps between the wall and the refrigerator or other household appliances. Strictly in size, you can make a pook on wheels, which moves out and is completely hidden there. It is wide and narrow (see photo).

It’s easy to make such a retractable shelf-rack on wheels for different jars. Everything you need is at hand and out of the way

Is there some more interesting ideas about saving space. If the sink or station is located near the window, you can take the sides. There is an interesting hanging option - a grid on chains to which all sorts of utensils are attached. But such a shelf is possible if the desktop is not against the wall. Another option for saving space is if the kitchen-dining room is zoned with a counter, you can also make a shelf above it, which will be partially hanging. One part of it rests on the wall, the second on the counter or “hangs” on the ceiling.

Covering the entire wall above your desk with cabinets is not the best solution. They look heavy. The problem can be solved by glass doors, but not everyone likes it. The solution is to do it between the cabinets open shelves. They will add more lightness to the interior and work zone will not put so much pressure on the rest of the space.

Glass and open shelves will “lighten” the interior The style is different - the idea is the same Closed and open shelves in one system - convenient and non-standard

Decorative and original

Often, shelves on the wall play a purely decorative role. They are designed to attract attention and this goal is achieved by an unusual shape, contrasting with the walls and color. You can’t bet much on it: one or two things, but how interesting they are.

Another option for “square” shelves. Two identical sets arranged differently If traditional square shelves are decorated around the edges with curly frames, the style turns out to be completely different

Another one interesting topic- glass shelves. Just one glass is not very interesting. Its combination with wood and steel is more attractive. The effects are sometimes unexpected. Glass is assembled on guides: the material is fragile and heavy, and it needs to be held. Steel can do this.

In fact, these systems are intended for creating store interiors, but also in apartments modern style or look stylish.

Also suitable for vintage style

What are shelves made of? Even from pipes. Metal and plastic. Do you have any samples left from the renovation? Put it to work and get a designer item, interestingly, assembled from trash.

This is an interesting variation of a bookshelf made of pipes

Home improvement is not always a matter of several weeks, and quite often, additional elements such as shelves, racks and other decorations are hung on the wall after everything is finished renovation work in the house. Therefore, almost everyone faces the question of how to hang a shelf on the wall without damaging the finish.

Everyone, even those who have never encountered such a task, knows that attaching a shelf to a wall can only be done with the help of fasteners. In stores and along with shelves you can find dozens of types of fasteners, which may differ in both appearance and design. But they can be divided into two main types, with hidden fastening and external.

In addition, the shelf mounting itself can also serve a decorative role, creating the desired design effect.

The shelves themselves are also very diverse both in their appearance and in the material from which they are made, and they also do not have a clear classification; they can be single-tiered or multi-tiered and intended for any room. The type and material of the shelf depends only on your needs or tastes. If you wish, you can even make a homemade shelf.

Where are shelves most often used?

The main place where you simply cannot do without a shelf is the bathroom. This is where shelves are a must-have attribute, as they allow you to conveniently store bathroom accessories. In most cases, even several shelves are used, but fixing a shelf in the bathroom is the most difficult, since wall covering here is ceramic tile, which must be handled very carefully.

You can’t do without a shelf in the kitchen, since it greatly increases practicality and you can place on it all the accessories that the housewife constantly needs at hand.