Hello everyone,
I want to securely mount some Malm shelves from IKEA on the wall in my apartment. Since these are relatively large and heavy shelves, the stability of the installation is especially important to me. I have a drywall with wood studs behind it. I am unsure which anchors to use and how to ensure the shelf will not eventually pull away from the wall.
Could you please explain step by step how to best install the shelves? Which screws and anchors are recommended, especially for drywall? Is there anything special to consider regarding alignment and load distribution?
I look forward to your tips and experiences!
I want to securely mount some Malm shelves from IKEA on the wall in my apartment. Since these are relatively large and heavy shelves, the stability of the installation is especially important to me. I have a drywall with wood studs behind it. I am unsure which anchors to use and how to ensure the shelf will not eventually pull away from the wall.
Could you please explain step by step how to best install the shelves? Which screws and anchors are recommended, especially for drywall? Is there anything special to consider regarding alignment and load distribution?
I look forward to your tips and experiences!
I hung some Malm shelves last month.
My advice: Buy the appropriate wall anchors separately, as those provided by IKEA often aren’t the best quality. Also, be sure to drill pilot holes of the correct size so the screws don’t split the wooden studs.
And yes, use the original holes in the shelf—they fit perfectly.
One more thing: when you press the shelf against the wall and gently wiggle it, you can quickly tell if the screws are holding. No need to worry, I had to tighten mine several times until everything fit properly! 🙂
My advice: Buy the appropriate wall anchors separately, as those provided by IKEA often aren’t the best quality. Also, be sure to drill pilot holes of the correct size so the screws don’t split the wooden studs.
And yes, use the original holes in the shelf—they fit perfectly.
One more thing: when you press the shelf against the wall and gently wiggle it, you can quickly tell if the screws are holding. No need to worry, I had to tighten mine several times until everything fit properly! 🙂
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barEsperan13 Feb 2019 08:15Always use a drill bit one size smaller than the screw. This ensures the screw holds better. This is especially important for wood.
Thanks for the many suggestions! In summary, I will first locate the wooden studs using a stud finder. Then I will use the original holes for mounting the MALM shelf, using at least two screws with washers, approximately 6cm (2.4 inches) long, and insert them carefully to avoid splitting the wood. In case I don’t hit any studs, I will use metal toggle bolts.
This sounds like a practical and safe approach to me. I will report back on how the installation went!
This sounds like a practical and safe approach to me. I will report back on how the installation went!
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