How to attach bookshelf to the wall?

[mmd22]

Hello All

Brought a bookshelf with Glass door .

it needs to fixed to the wall 

I have hallow plaster board wall inside .

it did not come with any screw for attaching to the wall . 

Any recommended would be much appreciated.

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @mmd22,

Thank you for your question.

Ideally, you would locate two studs using a stud finder and then attach each bracket to these studs with a 50mm timber screw. If you can only find one stud, you can attach it to one stud and then use the same screw with a WallMate Plasterboard Anchor.

You should anchor to at least one stud. There should be at least one available to you.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[mmd22]

Hello @JacobZ 

Thank you for your valuable advice.

what if do not find any stud at all ? 
thank you 

[JacobZ]

Hi @mmd22,

It's not great to anchor to the plasterboard alone. It doesn't have the structural strength that a stud does to resist a heavy weight pulling on it.

Assuming the bookcase is at least 450mm wide, there should be a stud available.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[mmd22]

hello @JacobZ 

bookshelf height is 2m where I meant to put those brackets on top .

i am not sure if I would have studs there .

Bookshelf is 80 cm width .

Thank you for your help .

[JacobZ]

Hi @mmd22,

Studs run the full height of the wall; height is not an issue.

With a bookcase 80cm wide, there is no construction system that I am aware of where you wouldn't hit at least 1 stud and more than likely 2.

Jacob

[mmd22]

@JacobZ 

Great .

Thank you