This guide will show you how to install your brackets and uprights for your new Twin Slot Shelving System. It also shows you how to install a wooden shelf. It is advised that you view our Technical Guide before viewing this guide.
Making sure you have the correct equipment
Things You Will Need:
- Spirit Level
- At least 2 x Twin Slot Shelving Uprights
- At least 2 x Twin Slot Shelving Brackets
- Wall Anchor/Plugs
- Screwdriver
Step 1: Marking the uprights
Using a level, mark a vertical line for your first upright. Once the line is drawn, hold an upright against the line and mark the fixing points.
Step 2: Installing the screws
Drill pilot holes through the marks, plug them with the appropriate wall plug and screw the first upright into the wall.
Step 3: Measure and level the uprights
Hold the next upright in place, ensuring that it is precisely vertical and level with the first upright. This can be done by using a spirit level across the top of the uprights (Shown in the image above). Once they are level, pilot drill through the top fixing hole on the second upright and ensure it is securely in place.
Step 4: Install the second upright
Mark the other pilot holes through the second upright, and swing the upright to one side before drilling and plugging the pilot holes required.
Step 5: Ensure the uprights are installed correctly
Allow the upright to swing pack into place, ensure that it is vertical and now use the appropriate screws to fix it securely into place. Repeat these steps if you are installing more than two uprights.
Step 6: Placement of the brackets
Choose where you want to place the top shelf and hook in the shelf brackets. Ensure that the bracket is in the same slot on each upright so that the shelf is level.
Step 7: Adding the shelves
Check that all the brackets are level and place the shelf on them. Add further uprights and brackets as required.
Step 8: Securing the shelves to the brackets
Use a bradawl to bore pilot holes on the bottom of the shelves while going through the holes of the brackets. Now you can secure the shelf into place using screws.
6 Comment(s)
I\'m wanting to fit a dozen 4foot shelves to carry cds. will 2uprights be sufficient for the load or should I use 3
What size of screw and wall plug is required and are the screws supplied with the brackets/tracks?
The guides deal with wooden shelves and securing them to the brackets, however, there is no guidance as to how to correctly fit metal shelves. Likewise the how do you attach or secure the metal book ends to the metal shelves? I thought that having metal bookshelves was better but now I am having second thoughts.
The guides deal with wooden shelves and securing them to the brackets, however, there is no guidance as to how to correctly fit metal shelves. Likewise the how do you attach or secure the metal book ends to the metal shelves? I thought that having metal bookshelves was better but now I am having second thoughts.
Hello, \r\n\r\nWhat size screws do I need to fit the twin slot uprights to the wall?\r\n\r\nMany thanks,\r\n\r\nAdam Boyle, Suffolk
Due to an oversight at ordering I’ve got some additional pipework in the way of my uprights. Am I best cutting down to the next anchor point or can I be away with just what is needed?\r\nI’m also presuming that I’m better off with the “free” end being at the bottom of the upright as it should be suffering the least pull away?
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