Hi,
I'm installing some shelves in a room and would appreciate some advice on how best to fix the shelves to the wall.
The shelving system is from B&Q:
http://www.diy.com/departments/form...eature-wall-storage-kit-w250cm/1164109_BQ.prd
I will fit the rails into a brick wall - I've attached photos of the brick.
The shelving system works on rails. The holes in the rails are 5mm big. The shelves are fairly heavy, and I'd like them to support books so I expect a fair bit of weight on the shelves.
Here are my questions:
Any other info needed to help assess my chances of not botching this, let me know.
Cheers
Ray
I'm installing some shelves in a room and would appreciate some advice on how best to fix the shelves to the wall.
The shelving system is from B&Q:
http://www.diy.com/departments/form...eature-wall-storage-kit-w250cm/1164109_BQ.prd
I will fit the rails into a brick wall - I've attached photos of the brick.
The shelving system works on rails. The holes in the rails are 5mm big. The shelves are fairly heavy, and I'd like them to support books so I expect a fair bit of weight on the shelves.
Here are my questions:
- What fittings should I use? Expanding rawlbolts (not sure if these actually come in a small enough size)? Or the plastic wall plugs / rawlplugs? My big concern is the strength of the shelves. The shelves themselves are thick and strong, I'm not concerned with sag, just the wall fittings being secure.
- What length should I use? I don't know how thick the brick is.
- Would you drill into the brick or the cement? I'm guessing that I will need to drill into both, as the holes in the rails are about 35cm apart and so will likely fall randomly across bricks and possibly the mortar.
- I see some small cracks in some bricks (not caused by anything obvious, no other holes in those bricks) - is this cause for concern before I start?
- Any other tips for a novice, please shoot.
Any other info needed to help assess my chances of not botching this, let me know.
Cheers
Ray