{"id":2215,"date":"2022-05-18T18:09:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T22:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2215"},"modified":"2022-05-18T18:09:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T22:09:52","slug":"how-to-install-an-ikea-lack-floating-wall-shelf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-install-an-ikea-lack-floating-wall-shelf\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install an Ikea Lack Floating Wall Shelf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ikea lack shelves are a fantastic option if you\u2019re looking for simple floating shelves that look great and don\u2019t cost an arm and a leg. The downside is they aren\u2019t as easy to install as other Ikea furniture, and you\u2019ll need a little DIY know-how and a few tools to install them correctly.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve installed a number of these shelves while setting up an office, so I can confidently say I know the ins and outs of hanging these shelving units.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll break down how to install an Ikea lack floating wall shelf correctly in step-by-step detail, so you\u2019ll have no problem with your own installation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65cbffac88360\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65cbffac88360\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-install-an-ikea-lack-floating-wall-shelf\/#Tools_Materials\" title=\"Tools &amp; 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Materials <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drill\/Driver and bits<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ikea-701-591-00-Shelf-Black-Brown\/dp\/B00UV3ZS3U?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=164a53bc3d24702d9c63fc1a1f4b0345&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ikea lack shelf<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Phillips head screwdriver<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ITW-Brands-25310-50PK-Anchor\/dp\/B000BQYFW2?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=4cce8911414748f320c90d7ef46206b3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drywall screws with anchors<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tape Measure<\/li>\n<li>Level<\/li>\n<li>Painters Tape<\/li>\n<li>Marker or <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/why-are-carpenters-pencils-flat\/\">pencil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Stud finder (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ikea_Lack_Shelf_Installation_%E2%80%93_Guide\"><\/span><strong>Ikea Lack Shelf Installation \u2013 Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Measure_and_Mark_Shelf_Location\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Measure and Mark Shelf Location<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll want to do before you start drilling holes in the wall is measure and mark the location where you plan to install the shelf.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2220 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/measuring-and-marking-shelf-location.jpg?resize=800%2C532&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"measuring and marking self location\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/measuring-and-marking-shelf-location.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/measuring-and-marking-shelf-location.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/measuring-and-marking-shelf-location.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These shelves measure 43\u201d long and are 2\u201d thick, so keep this in mind when planning out your installation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Mark_Bracket_Location\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Mark Bracket Location <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mark the wall with the edge of where you want the shelf to install and then use your tape measure to measure 9 \u00bd\u201d over from there. The bracket is narrower than the shelf by 9 \u00bd\u201d on each side, so this is the location where your bracket will be installed.<\/p>\n<p>Mark this location with a pencil or marker. Painters tape also works well as it won\u2019t leave a mark and can be removed with no damage to the paint.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Fit_the_Bracket\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Fit the Bracket<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now, hold the bracket up in the mounting position, lining up the bottom corner with the marks you made in the previous step.<\/p>\n<p>As you hold the bracket in place, you\u2019ll need to position your level on top of the bracket to ensure your installing it level with the floor. This can be a little tricky to do on your own, so if possible have someone give you a hand to make the task easier.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2222\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2222\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2222 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/using-level-with-bracket.jpg?resize=800%2C553&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"using level with bracket\" width=\"800\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/using-level-with-bracket.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/using-level-with-bracket.jpg?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/using-level-with-bracket.jpg?resize=768%2C531&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2222\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leveling the mounting bracket.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once the level is leveled correctly, use a pencil or marker to mark the hole locations by marking them through the holes in the bracket. Ikea recommends 5 screws to secure each bracket, but the bracket has 18 holes in it, so if you want to add additional screws to beef it up, feel free.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2223\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2223\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2223 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/marking-hole-locations.jpg?resize=800%2C555&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"marking hole locations with pencil\" width=\"800\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/marking-hole-locations.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/marking-hole-locations.jpg?resize=300%2C208&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/marking-hole-locations.jpg?resize=768%2C533&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2223\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marking the pilot hole locations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I followed the Ikea directions and marked 5 holes per bracket. \u00a0Be sure to keep a strong grip on the bracket as you mark your holes, as you don\u2019t want it to shift around on you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Drill_Holes\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Drill Holes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019m installing the bracket into drywall, so I\u2019ll be using drywall screws with anchors for the mounting. If you\u2019re mounting the shelf into concrete or wall studs, then you\u2019ll need different mounting hardware but the process will be essentially the same.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that Ikea doesn\u2019t actually include the mounting screws with the shelf, so you\u2019ll need to pick this up separately. I used large self-drilling drywall plastic anchors with 1 \u00bc\u201d screws identical to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ITW-Brands-25310-50PK-Anchor\/dp\/B000BQYFW2?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=4cce8911414748f320c90d7ef46206b3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these screws<\/a>, which are rated to handle 75 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d definitely recommend this style of drywall anchor over the smaller ones as it results in a stronger, more durable hold.<\/p>\n<p>With the first few brackets I installed I used a stud finder to diligently check for any studs, but as the bracket has so many screw holes available, I found this isn\u2019t necessary as you can simply move over and try another hole should you hit a stud.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2225 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/drilling-pilot-holes.jpg?resize=800%2C532&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"drilling pilot holes\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/drilling-pilot-holes.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/drilling-pilot-holes.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/drilling-pilot-holes.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I used a \u00bc\u201d drill bit to drill the holes, as this will make installing the anchors much easier. Even so-called self-drilling anchors are a lot easier to install with a pilot hole.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Install_Anchors\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Install Anchors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you finish drilling your pilot holes, it\u2019s time to install the plastic drywall anchors. Simply place the anchor into your hole and screw it into position using a Philips head screwdriver.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2227\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2227\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2227 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/driving-drywall-anchor.jpg?resize=800%2C507&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"driving drywall anchor with screwdriver\" width=\"800\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/driving-drywall-anchor.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/driving-drywall-anchor.jpg?resize=300%2C190&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/driving-drywall-anchor.jpg?resize=768%2C487&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2227\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Driving the drywall anchor into place.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don\u2019t use a drill for this, as it\u2019s easy to overdrive and damage or break the plastic anchors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Mount_Bracket\"><\/span><strong>Step 6: Mount Bracket<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now, position the bracket in place, making sure to line up the holes in the bracket with the plugs in the wall. Hold the bracket in place and drive the screws into place with your drill.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2229 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mouting-bracket-with-screws.jpg?resize=800%2C487&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"mounting Ikea Lack shelf bracket with screws\" width=\"800\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mouting-bracket-with-screws.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mouting-bracket-with-screws.jpg?resize=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mouting-bracket-with-screws.jpg?resize=768%2C468&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>One thing you\u2019ll want to make sure of at this point is that your bracket is facing the right way!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The two holes on the bracket arms for securing the shelf to the bracket can either be faced upward or downward \u2013 depending on if you want these screws on the top or bottom of your shelf. I positioned the bracket with these holes facing down so the screws will be on the bottom of the shelf.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Slide_Shelf_onto_Bracket\"><\/span><strong>Step 7: Slide Shelf onto Bracket<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now, install your Ikea Lack shelf onto the bracket. Now is a good time to check and see that your bracket is indeed level.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2230\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2230\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2230 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sliding-shelf-onto-bracket.jpg?resize=800%2C515&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sliding Ikea Lack shelf onto bracket\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sliding-shelf-onto-bracket.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sliding-shelf-onto-bracket.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sliding-shelf-onto-bracket.jpg?resize=768%2C494&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2230\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sliding shelf onto bracket.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your shelf is level, all that\u2019s left to do is drive the two small screws included with the shelf into place to secure the shelf to the bracket.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>And that\u2019s about it! Hopefully, now you know how to install an Ikea Lack shelf without issues. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re curious how much weight this shelf will support, Ikea states it will support up to 33 pounds when installed with drywall anchors. I\u2019d say they\u2019re being a little conservative here, and you can probably get away with a bit more weight than that.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ikea lack shelves are a fantastic option if you\u2019re looking for simple floating shelves that look great and don\u2019t cost an arm and a leg. The downside is they aren\u2019t as easy to install as other Ikea furniture, and you\u2019ll need a little DIY know-how and a few tools to install them correctly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2219,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Install an Ikea Lack Floating Wall Shelf - Home Improvement Scout<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ikea lack shelves are a fantastic option if you\u2019re looking for simple floating shelves that look great and don\u2019t cost an arm and a leg. 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