With all the diversity existing methods interior design and modern design, almost impossible to imagine modern premises, which would not use shelves.

Decorative and easy to store various small items, massive for books - shelves can not only be an additional useful surface, but they can also act as decorative decoration any room or office.

There are two main ways to attach shelves:

• traditional mounting of shelves to the wall
• invisible or hidden fastening of shelves to the wall

The traditional method of fastening using various types brackets, metal or wooden racks It is popular only when the fasteners, correctly selected in color, texture and material, also add their own “zest” to the artistic image of the room.

But often, the presence of additional decorative and technological elements is not always consistent with the overall design of the designer and the target orientation of the structures. In this case, it would be better to use the second fastening method.

Development of modern design craft and construction industry allows you not only to quickly cope with the task of hanging shelves, but also to successfully use the fastening of shelves to the wall without visible fasteners, thereby creating the illusion of floating in space.

Invisible fastening of shelves to the wall

Let's look at the main stages correct fastening shelves to the wall, while hiding all fastening elements:

1. First, you need to assess the strength of the wall or partition on which the shelf will be attached.

With thickness brick partition from 250 mm and concrete partitions with a thickness of 100 mm or more can be safely used for hanging shelves without additional load-bearing structures.

Scheme of invisible shelf fastening.

1 – bracket for fastening the shelf; 2 – mounting holes; 3 – steel axle; 4 – suspension; 5 – shelf.

With a smaller thickness of brick, cinder block and plasterboard walls up to 100 mm, it is possible to use invisible fastening of shelves to the wall, but such shelves are suitable only for decorative purposes.

Since they simply will not withstand additional loads.

Then you need to determine the thickness of the shelf itself.

It can be determined by placing a load of expected weight on it. The absence of visual deflection and deflection to the touch indicates sufficient thickness of the board.

An exception may be cases when the choice of a thicker board is dictated by the general concept of the interior.

However, it is also necessary to take into account the fastening features, due to which the thickness of the board, as a rule, cannot be less than 30 mm. The thickness of the shelf must be selected depending on the load, for example, for books - boards with a thickness of 45 to 60 mm are suitable.

The board must be dry and processed in accordance with its purpose.

Types of fastening shelves to the wall

After this, the types of fastening the shelves to the wall are selected, depending on its purpose and the thickness of the board.

There are a huge number of fastening materials that can be expertly hidden from prying eyes; let’s look at some of them:

• Most popular on this moment, is use of hidden hinges located on the back of the shelf.

Fastening technology using hinges:

For accurate hanging, you need to accurately measure the distance between the centers of the loops.
This distance will determine the markings on the wall for the mounting holes. To ensure that the shelf hangs evenly and does not warp, it is better to use a building level, which will ensure accurate horizontal line shelves.
After the holes in the wall are drilled in accordance with the markings, they are filled with a plug into which screws are screwed.
The screw should be screwed in deep enough, but the distance between its head and the wall should allow the shelf hinges to be put on.

The shelves come complete with special fasteners designed for invisible installation. A shelf installed in this way will be securely fastened. This will create a visual impression that it is literally hanging in the air.

Method of installing shelves using special furniture fittings

Let's consider step by step execution this installation.

It starts with purchasing a modern shelf in a furniture supermarket or online store.

Step 1. Measure the distance between the centers of the mounting holes directly on the product.

Step 2. After this, mark the location of the shelf on the wall. With help building level draw a horizontal axis on which we mark the position of the mounting holes, taking into account the center-to-center distance between them.

Step 4. The next step is to drill a hole for attaching the brackets. They must be made strictly perpendicular to the wall, this will ensure that the shelf angle is 90 degrees relative to the wall. To simplify drilling, it is advisable to use a square.

Step 6. Then we attach the brackets to the wall using self-tapping screws.

Step 7. Now we carry out the direct installation of the shelf. To do this, we put it on the steel axles of the brackets, alternately tapping rubber mallet from the left and right side in the front part. The shelf will be evenly installed on the fastening elements, eliminating distortions.

Step 8. The final stage will be to check the play and reliability of the fastening. After this, we remove the remaining debris and install a flowerpot with an orchid. The installation process is complete.

Another method of invisible fastening (metal rods)

Installation technology for fastening metal rods:

As a rule, reinforcing pins or threaded rods with a diameter of at least 10-12 mm are used.

First of all, we take our shelf and measure its length and width.

Then, using a ruler and a building level, we mark this length on the wall (not the entire distance, but a little shorter), at the location of the future location of the shelf.

We mark three board thicknesses on each side of the shelf and drill holes equal to the diameter of the pins; we make such holes in the shelf itself (you can use a template, since the holes in the wall and in the shelf must match exactly).

Then judge from the subsequent filling of the shelf, if there will be light souvenirs there, then these two pins will be enough, but if there will be heavier things, you can make more fastenings (even every 5 cm)

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We take the required number of long rods (their length should be approximately 1/3 of the width of the shelf, but keep in mind that there should be at least 10-15 cm of pin in the wall).

Insert the rods into the wall half their length, check with a level so that they are exactly perpendicular to the wall; the durability of the entire structure and the safety of the objects standing on it depend on this. Then fix the rods with synthetic glue or resin and wait until the glue dries.

After this, we place the shelf on the rods (you can additionally glue the pins to the shelf by pouring glue into the holes).
One of the mounting options can be considered preliminary installation of a square block into the wall (usually used for narrow shelves).
Fastening installation technology:
To do this, a square block is attached to the wall, the side of which is equal to the thickness of the board for the future shelf.

It is attached using dowels, nails or plastic anchors with self-tapping screws. Then, round wooden pins (pins) are driven into the block into holes pre-drilled according to the template, which are lubricated with glue, after which the wide part of the shelf is put on them.

In order to place the board on pins or dowels, use a mallet with a rubber striker, which is gently struck on the outer edge of the board.

By varying the height, texture, color and thickness of the shelves, you can achieve original and unique design and create a feeling of orderliness and completeness in the design of the room.
Without limiting your imagination and using all the advantages of modern construction market, you should remember about safety, carefully make and check all fasteners.
In this case, the shelves, like any other element of the functional decor of the room, will serve for a long time, remaining a reliable, useful and beautiful element of the interior.

You can also watch a video of hanging a shelf on the wall

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(Last Updated On: 01/21/2018)

Shelves make our homes and offices much more convenient, because they can accommodate a bunch of different small rubbish, put fragile and valuable items, and add variety and volume to a simple wall. However, shelves often have one big disadvantage - with their fasteners they spoil the whole picture, do not fit into the interior, visually make the structure heavier, etc. Therefore, in many cases, hidden fastening of the shelf to the wall is practiced, in this case the usual wall shelf looks like it's hanging in the air. Of course, such a solution is very, very attractive, but today not everyone knows how and with what kind of fittings such fastening can be done.

Preparing for hidden fastening of shelves

It is best to carry out such fastening in stages until the sequence becomes automatic. Otherwise, due to the omission of one or another moment, all the work may go down the drain.

The first step is to make sure that the wall can support the weight of the shelf and the objects placed on it. Main parameter, by which such an assessment is made, is its thickness. If the walls are made of 25 cm brickwork or 10 cm reinforced concrete slabs, then you can safely mount hanging shelves with hidden fasteners. If the wall thickness is less than the specified values ​​or if the fastening is carried out to plasterboard cladding, then installing a shelf with hidden fasteners will also be possible, but the shelf can only be used for storing light small items.

Now you need to decide on the thickness of the shelf. This can be done without any complex calculations - just evenly place a load of a certain mass on the shelf and see how the shelf behaves. If it bends, then you need to make it thicker or reduce the planned load. In general, it is better to make a shelf thicker - excess thickness can be unnecessary only in rare cases when it violates the concept of the interior, but too thin ones will make them inconvenient to use.

Shelf with hidden fastening (photo):

Also, the depth of the shelf depends on the mass of things stored on the shelf. The greater the mass, the shallower the depth should be. For example, if no more than 10 kg of cargo will be placed on the shelf, then you can make a shelf up to 35 cm deep. And if you want to store items weighing up to 30 kg on the shelf, for example, 10 cans of apple compote, then the shelf should be no more deep 15 cm. However, in this case the jars of compote will not fit on it.

Options for fasteners used

Fittings for hidden fastening are presented today in many options, so choosing and buying the right one will not be difficult.

The most popular option is special hidden hinges that are placed on the surface of the shelf pressed against the wall. Working with them is done as follows:

• the gap between the central points of the loops is measured;
• along this gap, using a ruler and level, mark the points for attaching the hinges to the wall;
• holes are drilled in the wall, then they are plugged with a plug, and screws are screwed into the plug;
• screws should be screwed in as close to the wall as possible, but not forgetting to leave space for hanging the shelf;
• The hinges are screwed to the back of the shelf, after which it is hung with screws.

More reliable option– this is the use of metal pins:

• a line is drawn on the wall along the level of hanging the shelf and along the width of the shelf;
• segments equal to triple the thickness of the shelf are set off from the edges of the line; holes for the outer pins are drilled at these points;
• Central pins are mounted between the outer pins; the heavier the shelf, the more pins are needed;
• the pins enter the wall body strictly perpendicularly at a distance of about 10-15 cm, so this method is only suitable for houses with brick walls;
• The pins must enter the body of the shelf to a depth of at least three times the thickness of the shelf, but no more than 2/3 of its total depth.

Also, hidden fastening of a shelf to a wall can be done in other ways, but the above methods are the most common and reliable.

Every person wants to mount a shelf on the wall so that it fits perfectly into the overall design of the room. This problem is not at all difficult to solve. Absolutely anyone who has available can nail a shelf to the wall. free time and a set of necessary tools.

As the main support for the shelf, you can choose an anchor bolt, thanks to which you can reliable fastening interior item.

Its dimensions are as follows:

• diameter up to 12 mm,
• length – 180 mm.

There must be a thread on one end of the anchor bolt in order to screw the anchor into wooden surface, and on the other hand, to screw it into a metal coupling.

As a base for the shelf, you can take a piece of board from a window sill with artificial turf.

The dimensions are as follows:

• thickness – 25 mm,
• width – up to 200 mm.

There are only two options for mounting:

• classic,
• hidden.

A hidden option for fastening shelves is needed in cases where decorative elements Absolutely incompatible with protruding fasteners. Attaching shelves in this version is just as easy as in the traditional one.

Sequence of work

Before you attach the shelf to the wall, you need to know that the thicker the shelf, the thicker the support should be. A hole is drilled in the end part an average of 5 mm below the surface. All holes for shelves in the wall must match, otherwise attaching them will be quite problematic.

Attaching the shelf to the wall:

• A staff is considered a template required length. It is applied to the end of the shelf and a hole is made required diameter, and then applied to the wall.
• The next step will be drilling, which must be done with maximum precision.

To attach the shelf you will need:

• electric drill,
• threaded coupling,
• brackets,
• lath - template,
• carpentry glue,
• screws.

Installation of a corner shelf (video)

Store shelf mounts

The shelf that was bought in hardware store, it can be very difficult to mount on the wall. Be sure to read the instructions that came with it. Most likely, everyone will be in it necessary recommendations about how to screw the product onto the wall.

Next you need to understand what type of fastening the shelf has. Usually, complete with a shelf and instructions, it also includes elements that are used to fasten the product. It is also necessary to select brackets, thanks to which the shelf will be secured.

Bracket options may vary:

• fastenings that do not extend beyond the shelves;
• flat brackets with pear-shaped holes at the end.

To fasten a shelf from a store to the wall, first take careful measurements, which were given above.

Steps to attach the shelf to the wall:

• Based on the possible dimensions of the shelf, you will need to decide on the place where the fastening will be made. Choose the right place so that other furniture in the room does not interfere.
• Using a building level, you need to control the position of the product.
• Nests are first created in the walls so that after this procedure the shelves can be safely attached. These nests are made with a puncher or drill, and then dowels are driven into the resulting holes.
• After this, the shelf is mounted on the wall.
• The final stage is screwing the fastening elements into the holes.

How to hang shelves on the wall (video)

Thus, it was clearly shown how to attach any shelves to the wall. The fastening is carefully planned and only after the plan has been developed, work begins.

You can attach various shelves to the wall yourself. At the first stage of work, it is necessary to select the most suitable fastenings for shelves of a certain type, which is the main problem. Next, the tool is prepared and the work is done. What methods are used for fixation and how to install the shelf yourself, read on.

Types of fastenings

To attach the shelf to the wall, you can use:

• exposed (visible) fasteners;
• hidden fasteners that are invisible to the average person.

Exposed Fasteners

Open fasteners include:

• brackets of various configurations and sizes. It is recommended to use such a shelf fixing element only if it fully matches the design of the room;

• metal corners. Devices are the simplest, most common and reliable elements. Can be installed in rooms with any finish;

• loops. They are also a common option. Easy to install and reliable;

• holders. Used advantageously as fastenings for glass shelves. Can be different shapes, colors and different sizes.

Hidden fasteners

Fixation with hidden fastening is carried out using:

• hidden. Installed inside the shelf special design, which rests on a bolt screwed into the wall. WITH front side neither the hinge retaining hole nor the bolt are visible;

• metal rods that are attached to the wall and “recessed” inside the shelf.

Installation of fasteners

Installation of fastening the shelf to the wall with your own hands is carried out according to the following algorithm:

• choice of fastenings;
• preparation of instruments;
• fixing the shelf to the wall.

Selection of fasteners

When choosing fasteners, consider the following parameters:

• the material from which the wall is made. You can hang shelves on brick and concrete walls in any way. For plasterboard walls, it is recommended to select stronger fasteners;

If the wall is covered with plasterboard or other finishing material, then the shelf must be attached exclusively to wooden blocks, other devices holding the sheathing in place, or to the main wall.

• the material from which the shelf is made. Massive fasteners are not suitable for glass shelves, as they make the structure too heavy. For metal shelves, external fasteners are best, and for wooden shelves– internal fasteners;
• thickness and other overall dimensions. For massive shelves, it is recommended to select similar types of fastenings: large brackets, hidden metal rods, and so on. For light, thin shelves intended for storing souvenirs, cosmetics, and so on, it is advisable to use small corners.

Additionally, it is worth considering the number of fasteners. If brackets, corners or hinges are used, their number cannot be less than 2 pieces, located on each side of the shelf. If the shelf length is more than 1 - 1.5 m, it is recommended to increase the number of fasteners.

Preparing tools

To complete the installation work, you will need to prepare the following list of tools:

• ruler, tape measure and marker for marking;
• building level for leveling in a horizontal position;
• drill. If installation is being carried out on a brick or concrete wall, then it is recommended to use a hammer drill instead of a drill;
• screwdriver or screwdriver, hammer;
• dowels, screws and other fasteners.

Shelf fastening

The instructions for attaching the shelf are as follows:

1. At the first stage, it is necessary to determine the place where the shelf will be hung and mark the location of the fastening elements. When applying markings, it is important to consider horizontal level the location of the piece of furniture, since otherwise it will be impossible to put anything on the shelf;

1. hole preparation. Before attaching the elements fixing the shelf, it is recommended to pre-drill the holes, even when attaching to a wooden wall;

Preparing the holes will allow you to eliminate even the slightest deviation from the given level and hang the shelf as straight as possible.

1. installation of dowels. If the shelf is hung on a brick or concrete wall, then before fixing with self-tapping screws it is necessary to install plastic dowels, allowing for stronger adhesion of the fastening element to the wall. Dowels can simply be hammered into the holes;

1. fixing the selected mount to the wall using self-tapping screws of a suitable length;

1. fastening the shelf to the bracket. If fixation is carried out using hidden metal rods, then before fastening it is necessary to drill holes in the shelf of appropriate size and length;

1. checking the correctness of the work. At this stage, it is necessary to check the reliability of the shelf fastening, applying the maximum permissible force to the piece of furniture (for example, you can lean your elbows or hang slightly on the shelf) and the horizontal installation using a building level.

How to install a shelf with hidden fastenings, watch the video.

To secure the shelf, you can use other completely different objects, for example, thick leather belts. Unusual types of fastenings will add individuality to the interior of the room.

A shelf in the interior of a room performs 2 functions - aesthetic and practical. This - comfortable stands for books, various useful items and souvenirs, plus a means to create a unique, original interior in the room. The topic of today's article: fastenings for shelves on the wall - their main types. At the same time, we’ll try to figure out when it’s appropriate traditional types fastenings, and when you can resort to something unusual. When purchasing this piece of furniture, the kit often includes fittings and materials for fixing. If you built the shelf yourself, you will have to think about the issue of fastening.

The simplest mount

Immediately before your eyes there is a comic picture by the Danish artist H. Bidstrup, where a home craftsman is trying to nail something to the wall with a nail. But it's not that simple. Questions arise: where exactly to pin this item, what fastening to choose, will it withstand the weight of the structure and the things placed on it?

The easiest installation option is using corners. So, given: an ordinary wooden horizontal shelf without any decoration.

For installation you will need:

• 2-3 metal corners, depending on the length of the product.
• Construction level (laser).
• Construction tape, pencil - for marking.
• Dowels and screws. The latter, if the product is wooden, can be replaced with ordinary nails.
• Drill with a set of drills.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Select a location for installation. It is advisable that this be a free place, and not surrounded by photographs and paintings. First attach the shelf to the wall and see how harmoniously it fits into the interior. If you are satisfied with everything, you can proceed directly to installation of the product.
2. Examine the bottom board and select places for fastenings. Drill small holes for the screws and secure the metal fasteners.
3. Make markings on the wall. Place the shelf against the wall, and have an assistant make marks with a pencil, preferably under each of the holes.
4. Drill holes in the wall according to the marks. If the wall is concrete, then you need to use dowels.
5. Place the shelf so that the holes in the wall and on the fasteners match. Carefully tighten the screws.

Now all that remains is to admire the result and arrange books or decorative items.

Hidden fasteners

The use of practical brackets and metal corners It is appropriate when the fastenings fit into the interior of the room. If these details do not fit in with the interior, you have to resort to tricks using different types secret fastenings.

There are 3 types of hidden fastenings of shelves to the wall:

• Wooden bars.
• Hidden loops.
• Metal rods.

What to give preference to?

• Option with hidden hinges- the most popular. First, the loops are attached to back side products. Now all that remains is to hang the structure on the pre-screwed screws.

Important! The only difficulty here is to take all the measurements correctly. Extra holes will certainly spoil the whole plan.

• A reliable and durable method of hanging is to use metal pins embedded in concrete or brick. These can be metal pins of the required length or pieces of reinforcement.

Important! The more massive the product, the more metal pins will be needed.

• The third way to hang a shelf on the wall without visible fastenings is to use it as a base. wooden block with a cross-section in the form of a square or rectangle. The surfaces are connected using dowels - wooden pins coated with glue.

Non-standard shelf mounts

The described types of installation are used for the simplest structures, be it a “glazed box” or a horizontal board. However, designers create unusual designs with complex shape: in the form of animals, plants, geometric shapes or tel. Here you can use the same traditional ways fastening shelves to the wall or non-standard solutions:

• With help a familiar object- boards 1.7-2.0 cm thick can be made unusual design: attach shelves on it in the form of spirals, plant motifs, geometric shapes. The shape of stands for accessories can be very different.
• Family tree. Vertical board depicts a trunk, and shelves-branches are attached to it on both sides. You can place photographic portraits of several generations on them.
• Board with straps. A well-polished wooden board with strap fastenings is used as a shelf. It doesn't have to be genuine leather. Faux leather or tape made of wide, durable textiles look good.

Important! Of course, such a shelf is not for heavy books. But how decorative item It looks decent in an interior with small souvenirs. The belts are secured to screws with plastic dowels.

• Glass. This is a real find for small spaces. The transparent design creates the impression of a spacious, uncluttered space. Shelves made of durable glass are secured using special metal brackets with soft padding on the inside.
• “From what was” is the solution for the originals. Shelves can be made from leftover building materials (for example, pieces of plastic pipes large diameter). You don’t need to attach such a shelf at all: tie it together with a bundle of pipes and install it in the hallway as a shoe stand.