Shelves for wall units can be expensive, but you can create your own using inexpensive materials from your local hardware store. With the right tools, a few pieces of lumber and some creative vision, you can give your home or office a stylish do-it-yourself upgrade.
Measure the length of the area where you want the shelves to be placed.
- Measure the length of the area where you want the shelves to be placed.
- Measure from one end of the wall to the other, and make sure that all marks are level with each other.
Mark on the wall where the shelf brackets will be placed.
- Use a pencil.
- Use a level.
- Use a tape measure, and make sure you can reach it from where you will be standing when placing the shelves on the wall (to ensure that they are at least 2 feet above head height).
- Use a spirit level (this is not only cheaper but also more accurate than expensive laser levels).
- If you have access to all these things and want to get fancy, use your phone: Simply download one of many free spirit-level apps for Android or iPhone!
Drill your screws into the wall.
- Hold the bracket in place, and mark where to drill holes for the screws.
- Use a drill or screwdriver to make pilot holes before you use a power drill. This will help prevent the brackets from cracking or breaking because of too much pressure on them when you’re driving in the screws.[4]
- Next, measure back your screw distance from each edge of your work surface so that when mounted up against it there are equal amounts showing on both sides of the shelf (or whatever else you’re mounting). Then mark those locations with painter’s tape until it’s time to install them into place
Attach your shelf to the bracket.
Now that you’ve determined where to put your shelf, it’s time to attach it. There are several ways to do this, but I recommend using a drill and screwdriver.
If you don’t have one yet, this is the best time to buy one: they’re cheap and readily available at any hardware store or online retailer like Amazon.com
Here’s how you do it:
Repeat Step 4 until all your shelves are in place.
Repeat Step 4 until all your shelves are in place. If you’re making a large number of shelves, it’s best to drill more holes and then use the hammer to tap the screws into place rather than trying to hammer each one individually. You can also use this method if you want to take out a lot of shelving at once and don’t want to worry about damaging your walls or cabinets.
Once they’re all up, it’s time for the fun part: decorating! You can make your own shelves from any kind of wood—we suggest hardwood if you’re going this route—and attach them with brackets (you’ll need two pieces per shelf). Your options are endless when it comes to what you choose for decorations; just use whatever makes sense for your space.
You can make shelves for a wall using this simple tutorial
To make shelves for a wall, you will first need to measure the length of the area where you want your shelving unit to be placed. Once this is done, mark on the wall where you would like your shelf bracket to be placed.
Next, drill screws into each bracket and attach them to the wall at the location that was marked in Step 2. Repeat this step until all of your brackets are attached at their respective locations along with any additional brackets needed for stability.
Once all of these steps have been completed, simply attach your first shelf by screwing it into one end of each bracket notched on both ends (this means there should be two holes on each side). These notches should line up evenly with those drilled into both ends of each bracket. Be sure not to over tighten when screwing down because this could loosen other screws or cause damage if too much pressure is applied
Conclusion
Now that you know how to make shelves for a wall, it’s time to get started! If this project seems too intimidating or costly, don’t worry. You don’t need an expensive carpenter or design expert; just follow these instructions and you’ll be ready to go. The best part is that once you’re done with one room in the house, you’ll have more than enough leftover wood lying around so that when another set comes up on your list of things-to-do (which they always do), all will be ready and waiting for action
# Part 8: Blog Post
Topic: How To Make Shelves For Wall
What problem does this blog post solve? This blog solves the problem of teaching readers how to make shelves for their wall.
Who is your target audience? This target audience is beginner DIY-ers looking for a tutorial on making shelves.
What’s the main goal of this post? The main goal is to provide clear step by step instructions on how one can successfully create their own shelf system.
What format will this post use (listicle, epic blog post, case study, etc.)? This blog takes the form of an Epic Blog Post 19-22 slides long with images included throughout in order to keep it interesting and informative at the same time.
# Part 9: Editing Checklist
Style Guide and Formatting: Was content adhering to our style guide? In other words, did I write in a consistent tone as well as using proper grammar/punctuation rules throughout every section? Do I feel confident someone could read my work without being distracted by any errors in style or formatting? If not then what changes did I make based off feedback from my peers/editors?
Clarity: Is my content easy to understand and follow along with at each stage of the writing process
