Step 1
Marking for anchors
Using a level, place the hangtrack where you want it on the wall and mark the holes with a pencil
what you'll need
Level
Pencil
Step 2
PRe-drill mounting holes
For a drywall anchor, using a 3/8" drill bit, drill into the wall where your marks are. For mounting to a stud, use a 1/8" drill bit.
what you'll need
Drill with 3/8" bit
Anchors
Step 3
mount the hangtrack
Using a screwdriver, screw the anchor screws through the hangtrack and into the anchors. For stud screws, screw the wood screw tightly into the stud.
what you'll need
Screws
Screwdriver
Drill
Step 4
Hang standards
Slide standards onto the hangtrack. Slide the standards away from each other until they're set wide enough for the shelf to fit into the holes.
what you'll need
Just your hands
Step 5
Mounting a shelf
Tilt the shelf hooks on top into the standards and rotate into place. For a single column, use the outside holes. For more than one column, leave a column of holes open for the next shelf.
what you'll need
Just your hands
Step 6
Tilt into place
Lower ther front edge of the shelf. It will stop itself when it's level. Now you're ready to hang more shelves!
what you'll need
Just your hands
Step 7
Hang more shelves!
Making sure to place the hooks of each shelf into holes on a level, hang the rest of your new shelves!
what you'll need
More shelves!
Step 8
Expand
Over time, you can increase your storage as your number of prized possessions grows
what you'll need
More shelves!
More Standards!
