How do I make built in shelves without creating holes?

Question

I want to make built in shelves on my wall but I do not want to make any holes. I need something simple.
Like floating shelves.
I saw ones that you just put on top of something that you attached to the wall. Mostly for decorating but light storage.

how can I make it? Im not handy man.

Answer 1

I'm thinking you don't want any holes to show once you're done putting them on the wall. You can get wood shelving that sit on these braces that are also wood and come with a template to show you where the screws go. You put a couple of anchors in the wall where you want the shelves to be using the template then put the screws in , and slide the brace on. They usually have a built in channel for this on the brace. I've got these and I like them. The oak board floats on the top of the braces but I've never had any problem with setting stuff on the shelves. I've got a couple on the wall, one under the other. I also stagger them, I think they look better.



http://www.socketsetsandmore.com/socket-sets/

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Shelves on wall with NO holes. Not possible. Its just no possible to permanently attach something to the wall without at least screwing it to the wall somehow.



I suppose that there are some shelves out there that use some type of tape or removable glue, but I wouldn't trust them for anything heavy or that would break if the shelf fell. Its often very hard to get tape to stick to painted walls, especially if the wall has any type of texture or has a glossy finish.



Get a bookshelf with an open back if that's what you want.



Ikea makes shelves that look like are floating, but really the bracket is just hidden behind the shelf and is still screwed into the wall.

Answer 4

You certainly aren't handy if you think you can put up shelves without making holes! You'll have to screw the base of the floating shelves to the wall. The base is the metal part you saw which goes on first and then the floating part clicks onto the top of it to hide it. If its a stud wall (called drywall in the US) your fixing to you need to use toggle fixings. If theres a timber base in there you can use screws on their own (unlikely though) If its masonry you need to use wall plugs and screws.All types are available in easy to understand kits from big hardware stores like B & Q, but both require a bit of drilling.

Answer 5

You would then have to build "bookshelf" type shelves. This means you have legs that go down to the floor and support the self on top. One bonus of this arrangement is you can add a shelf on the bottom for your shoes. I think you can go to any store and look at a bookshelf and get the basic idea, instead of a solid piece of wood on the sides, you could use 2x4's as legs. The only issue to look out for is it will be top heavy and prone to tipping over. You'll need to figure out how to secure it, maybe by tying off to the closet hanger rod. You can also design in a slight backward pitch to the shelves, so if they lean it will lean toward the back of the closet.

Answer 6

You will need to drill and insert the little gadget that accepts the screw ( that sounds pretty wild) but the hardware will know what i am talking about, a plastic gadget that locks onto the wall in the pre drilled hole, to prevent you from ripping your drywall if ther is no stud to support? i don't know maybe you need the stud finder?