How many supports for a shelf

Email Save Comment 4. Sort by: Oldest. Newest Oldest. Like Save. Bonnie Original Author. Wow, didn't think of them warping over time. Thank you. Related Discussions Building a square foot house - how many bathrooms? Can't believe this thread is still around got several notifications this weekend on comments that were posted : Yes, as someone above noted, the house is already built and we've been living in it for 4 years now.

We did end up building all 6. I think it was the right decision for the house and the layout. I would not want my daughter in the shower, and my son's friends charging into the bathroom! I like the idea of each room having it's own ensuite.

Rooms are spacious enough that all bedrooms have a full bed master has a king and full furniture suite. Rooms are not crowded at all. We built the two bathrooms on the main floor. The main powder room is accessible from the front hallway, and is mostly used by guests off limits to my kids! We decided it would have value to a future buyer with a pet or if the future buyer builds a pool.

The shower has not been used once by us since we moved in! Anyone who has seen our house real estate agents included loves the idea of two bathrooms on the main floor. I think it works with our layout. Need help deciding how to tile and how many open shelves to add Q. The roman shade will definitely give the illusion of a taller window.

However, another option is to have one long shelf running from wall to wall at the height of the end of the light pole just above where the glass shade starts. Since it is a wide shelf you will need additional supports, which will give you the opportunity to use some awesome decorative brackets or corbels which can be hung at the width of the window. Then you can add a simple valance to bridge the space between the bottom of the shelf and the top of the window.

As for the subway tile I would only put it to the bottom of the range hood and the bottom of the first shelves. Why have the added expense of tile all the way to the ceiling when it is going to be obscured by the items you have on the shelves? Span in this instance means the distance between supports for the shelf. Span limits are based on the strength of the material—the stronger the material, the more space you can put between wall supports. You may still be able to store fairly heavy objects on shelving materials with a short span limit, but you will need to support the shelf with support brackets that are spaced closer together.

Vertical shelf spacing is simply a matter of deciding what you will store on the shelves, and space the shelves accordingly. Fasten your shelf supports directly to wall studs whenever possible for the most secure attachment. Use a stud finder to locate studs in a wall.

When it is impossible or impractical to attach shelf supports to stud, you must make sure to use the proper wall anchors. The span limit is defined as the maximum distance apart that you can place the shelving supports. Glass, particleboard, solid lumber, plywood, and other common shelving materials can have span limits that can range from 18 inches to almost 5 feet.

The load that the shelf carries will, of course, affect that allowable span, but for the following span recommendations, it is assumed that the shelf will support a full load of standard-sized hardback books. Thinner sheets of plywood can be glued together laminated to make a thicker panel for cutting sturdier shelves.

Be aware that the actual thickness of standard lumber is less than the nominal measurement by which it is categorized. When choosing 1 x lumber for shelves, it's best to use select-grade lumber, which has fewer knots and other flaws that can weaken the wood. As with 1 x lumber, it's best to choose select-grade material has fewer knots and will make stronger, more attractive shelves than construction-grade material.

Particleboard is a manufactured product that is made from sawdust and other wood by-products bonded together with glues and resins. Like plywood, particleboard can be glued and screwed together to create thicker shelves. Spans for glass shelves are based on the type, thickness, and overall size of the glass. Finally, put the shelves back up.

If the customer wants them that long, then you need to build the shelves thicker by laminating two layers. I don't normally build shelves longer than 36" and at that, I build them thicker to carry heavier loads. If your studs are spaced 24 inches apart, plan to attach a standard to each stud.

Shelves should overhang the side brackets by no more than 6 inches. This type of shelf looks more like a mantel and is expensive, but adds the opulent look of craftsmanship. Since we are shelf geeks and own a company that manufactures floating shelves , this is an easy one for us. The answer is, a lot of weight —if it is done right.

Like anywhere from 25lbs to well over lbs. If the brackets are spaced too far apart, the shelf will sag. A good rule of thumb is to place a bracket every 16 inches. Place one at each end of the shelf , 1 inch from the outside edge, and every 16 inches along the shelf length. The long part goes against the wall , under the shelf. The length of the actual bracket under the shelf should be three quarters the width of the shelf. To secure a bookcase to a wall with brackets, start by using a stud finder to locate the studs in your wall.

When you find a stud, mark the center of it with a vertical line using a yardstick and pencil. Then, position your empty bookcase at a point between the wall studs. As a rule of thumb, shelf spacing usually ranges from 7 to 15 inches. More space might become necessary when displaying tall items. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf. Mark inside the holes so you know exactly where to insert the screws.

Remove the shelf and the brackets from the wall. Review your markings to make sure everything is properly labeled. A shelf support is a fastener used to hang a shelf on the wall. Types of shelf supports: L-shaped shelf supports are named shelf bracket and they are a subset of angle brackets. If the shelves are fixed, dado them into the sides and staple a back to the shelves , in addition to the 1X2 edge.