When you finish drilling your pilot holes, it’s time to install the plastic drywall anchors. Even so-called self-drilling anchors are a lot easier to install with a pilot hole. I used a ¼” drill bit to drill the holes, as this will make installing the anchors much easier. With the first few brackets I installed I used a stud finder to diligently check for any studs, but as the bracket has so many screw holes available, I found this isn’t necessary as you can simply move over and try another hole should you hit a stud. I’d definitely recommend this style of drywall anchor over the smaller ones as it results in a stronger, more durable hold. I used large self-drilling drywall plastic anchors with 1 ¼” screws identical to these screws, which are rated to handle 75 pounds. Keep in mind that Ikea doesn’t actually include the mounting screws with the shelf, so you’ll need to pick this up separately. If you’re mounting the shelf into concrete or wall studs, then you’ll need different mounting hardware but the process will be essentially the same. I’m installing the bracket into drywall, so I’ll be using drywall screws with anchors for the mounting. Be sure to keep a strong grip on the bracket as you mark your holes, as you don’t want it to shift around on you. I followed the Ikea directions and marked 5 holes per bracket. Ikea recommends 5 screws to secure each bracket, but the bracket has 18 holes in it, so if you want to add additional screws to beef it up, feel free. Once the level is leveled correctly, use a pencil or marker to mark the hole locations by marking them through the holes in the bracket. This can be a little tricky to do on your own, so if possible have someone give you a hand to make the task easier. Now, hold the bracket up in the mounting position, lining up the bottom corner with the marks you made in the previous step.Īs you hold the bracket in place, you’ll need to position your level on top of the bracket to ensure your installing it level with the floor. Painters tape also works well as it won’t leave a mark and can be removed with no damage to the paint. Mark this location with a pencil or marker. The bracket is narrower than the shelf by 9 ½” on each side, so this is the location where your bracket will be installed. Mark the wall with the edge of where you want the shelf to install and then use your tape measure to measure 9 ½” over from there. These shelves measure 43” long and are 2” thick, so keep this in mind when planning out your installation. The first thing you’ll want to do before you start drilling holes in the wall is measure and mark the location where you plan to install the shelf. Ikea Lack Shelf Installation – Guide Step 1: Measure and Mark Shelf Location Step 1: Measure and Mark Shelf Location.
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