You can also check out my DIY photo ledge shelves. Looking for ideas of what to put on these shelves? Check out the 15 chic pieces I’ve spray painted black, white, or gold my tiny teacup planter an upcycled tea tin planter my modern mini painted plant pots and my tiny faux succulent planter. Just be mindful of what your total weight limit is-15-25 lbs depending on the length of shelf you get. Faux greenery and air plants would also look great on this shelf. Since plants can get heavy with wet soil, consider smaller plants or plants that need watered less frequently. Step 3: Line up your shelf and slide it down onto the wall mounts. I did need to use a hammer-wasn’t strong enough to get them in on my own. You can use a hammer to tap them in if you need to. Step 2: Push the steel pins into the drywall.
This isn’t just part of making sure the shelves are level, though-it also shows you exactly where to hang your steel pins. Stick it to the wall exactly where you want your shelf to be, ensuring it is level. Step 1: Peel the backing off of the level.
Each shelf also comes with its own sticky level to ensure everything looks straight when you’re finished.īrowse reviews for all High & Mighty low-damage, renter-friendly hanging solutions on Amazon! Here are the 3 easy steps to hanging your shelves in your apartment’s drywall. This is especially great for renters who don’t want to accumulate too many tools with more frequent moves. They require no tools, though you can use a hammer to gently tap the pins into the wall if you have trouble pushing them through.
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(I have an MDF drawer unit that I love, but I’ve already had some bubbling on the top of it from drips while watering plants.) How to hang floating shelves in drywall The shelves are also made of a wood-plastic composite, which makes them more resistant to water damage than traditional MDF shelves. This makes them great for plants. Actually, their shelves meet or exceed the weight ratings of most competitor floating shelves that require anchors or stud mounting. They said that they are 100% confident in the weight ratings they’ve provided because their shelves have gone through extensive testing. I was skeptical about how these shelves could hold so much, and I spoke to the company about it. They are also hardened, unlike a lot of decorative nails and picture hangers. You might be wondering how the tiny pins can hold so much weight-it’s because they have a curved shape that helps distribute the weight. We’re working with the 36” black flat floating shelf, so 25 lb gives us a lot of room to add things. The flat floating shelves have a weight limit of 15–25 lbs depending on the length you choose. (They can be used with thinner drywall, but the weight capacity might be reduced.) This helps you avoid the issue of having to drill large holes for drywall anchors and screws. One of the great things about all the High & Mighty products is that they are designed to be used on drywall–specifically ½” or thicker drywall. How do High & Mighty Floating Shelves Work? I thought these shelves would be super helpful for them. They just moved in to an amazing rental apartment, and she loves to decorate.
When I learned about High & Mighty’s floating shelf options, I immediately thought of my brother’s girlfriend. Nail holes are usually fine, but larger holes like screws and drywall anchors are often no-gos. It’s one of the things that can make personalizing a rental so difficult. Today I am sharing a review of a really fun product that would have come in handy a few years ago when we lived in an apartment: High & Mighty floating shelves! I’m installing them with my brother’s girlfriend in their apartment.Īs many apartment dwellers know, holes in apartment rental walls are sometimes frowned upon. High & Mighty provided the shelving for this project.
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This post shares all about how to hang shelves in an apartment, including how to install floating shelves without brackets and the best way to hang floating shelves without damaging the wall too much.
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