How To Anchor A Bookcase To The Wall
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How to anchor a bookcase to the wall. Use a stud finder to search for wall studs. Mark each side of the stud on the wall with a pencil or chalk. Remove the books and move the bookcase away from the wall.
The figure shows how to anchor a bookcase to a wall but the same methods can be used for other pieces of furniture. You can anchor large pieces of furniture in several ways. Insert a washer on the end of one of the provided screws.
The most reliable way to find studs is to use an electronic stud finder. The most common types. How to anchor a large bookcase without damaging the bookcase.
As shown in the figure a bookcase can be anchored with metal l brackets and screws along its top or sides either inside or outside or with screws through its back. I m looking for any information on a method of support for tall furniture bookcases etc that doesn t involve attaching it to the wall but instead goes from the top of the furniture to the ceiling and fixes it in place without drilling. Anchoring a bookcase to a wall is an essential safety precaution especially in a home with children and pets.
Locate the wall studs above the bookcase with a stud finder. If possible find two studs and secure the bookcase with two straps to ensure a good hold. Securing things to the wall by screwing into a stud is safer than using a wall anchor in the drywall where there s no stud and this especially true for a heavy bookcase.
Measure the distance from the center point of each stud to the. Consult our wall anchoring guide for help. Use the tip over restraint provided with the product and the right hardware for your wall type.
If using a pointed self starting anchor drive the anchor into the wall by hitting it with a hammer and seating it firmly so the tooth prongs bite into the wall. Insert it through the bracket and into the wall using a screwdriver. Insert a second screw into the bottom part of the bracket which extends through the top of the bookcase.
Never put a tv or other heavy objects on top of a chest of drawers or any furniture not intended for use with a tv. If you have the type that is not pointed on the end drill a pilot hole in the wall sized as per instructions on the package depends on anchor body size. Secure the bookcase into wall studs whenever possible instead of using wall anchors.
