How to put up a shelf

Before you start:

•  Choose the shelving material you would like to use, such as MDF, chipboard, glass or metal 
•  Consider what you will be storing on the shelf and if the wall is strong enough to support it 
•  Select the right bracket and fixings

What tools will you need:

•  Electric drill
•  Spirit level
•  Screwdriver
•  Tape measure
•  Appropriate screws and wallplugs

Step 1

Hold the bracket to the wall and mark the position of the hole

Step 2 

Drill a hole into your mark

Step 3

Screw the bracket to the wall, not too tightly, but enough to hold it in place

Step 4

Hold another bracket in position and place the shelf on top of the two brackets

Step 5

Use a spirit level to check the shelf is straight, and move the second bracket until the bubble is in the centre of the spirit level

Step 6

Mark the hole in the second bracket and drill into your mark

Step 7

Place the shelf onto and check it's level, then screw the brackets tight

Step 8

Finally, screw the shelf to the brackets to keep it in place

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