Hanging system
carrier railLength1350 mm421310 421380 white platinumLength1950 mm421910 421980 white platinumCan be shortened to required lengthhinged guideLength508 mm426810 426880white platinumLength900 mm426018 426048white platinumLength1200 mm426310 426380white platinumLength1530 mm426618 426648white platinumLength2000 mm426410 426480white platinumLength2300 mm426510 426580white platinumclips for hanging rail2 pcs. per pack470718 470768white platinumHinged guide can be cut to required size
Features of fastening shelves depending on the type of wall
When installing fasteners for shelves to the wall, you should take into account the characteristics of the material from which the base is made. The higher its strength, the more securely the hinged structure will be fixed. Soft wood and brittle plasterboard surfaces are not capable of providing quality support. The methods for attaching shelves to them and the type of fittings used differ.
Wall system
wall guideLength316 mm400310 400380white platinumLength636 mm400610 400680white platinumLength956 mm400910 400980white platinumLength1276 mm401210 401280white platinumLength1596 mm401610 401680white platinumLength1916 mm 401910 401980white platinumLength 2236 mm402210 402280white platinumLength 2400 mm402410 402480white platinumTypes of shelf brackets
There are many types of shelf brackets today. This diversity is due to the different types and designs of shelves for which the holders are intended. Also, the type of bracket depends on the interior of the room.
Most bracket designs use the lever principle, where a longer piece secures smaller screws in the wall. Thanks to this, the screws completely hold the entire shelf.
Important! Standard brackets for shelves made of wood or metal are designed for a weight of up to 30 kg, including the shelf itself. A standard wooden shelf can support exactly this weight.
305mm deep wire shelf system
| wire shelf bracket | ||||
| Length Width Height | 320 mm 13 mm 55 mm | 410310 410380 | white platinum | |
| decorative cap for bracket (Left/Right) | ||||
| Length Width Height | 320 mm 8 mm 16 mm | 601218 601288 601318 601388 | white platinum white platinum | |
| shelf | ||||
| Length Length Length Length | 450 mm 607 mm 900 mm 1212 mm | 452618 452648 450210 450280 450410 450480 451210 451280 | white platinum white platinum white platinum white platinum | |
| plastic mat for wire shelf Elfa | ||||
| Length Length | 450 mm 607 mm 902 mm | 605430 605432 605433 | ||
| hanger rod | ||||
| Height Depth | 88 mm 272 mm | 491688 | chromium | |
| wire shelf divider | ||||
| Length Width Height | 311 mm 54 mm 200 mm | 100162 | white | |
| basket shelf | ||||
| Length Length Length | 450 mm 610 mm 902 mm | 457418 457448 457018 457068 457110 457180 | white platinum white platinum white platinum | |
| basket shelf divider | ||||
| Length Width Height | 334 mm 11 mm 95 mm | 473018 | p/transparent | |
| 2 pcs. packaged | ||||
| side hooks (4) 30 cm | ||||
| Length Width Height | 316 mm 47 mm 36 mm | 473316 473386 | white platinum | |
| side hooks (8) 30 cm | ||||
| Length Width Height | 316 mm 37 mm 36 mm | 473516 473586 | white platinum | |
| side tray 30 cm | ||||
| Length Width Height | 316 mm 84 mm 36 mm | 473716 473786 | white platinum | |
Mounting methods for wall shelves
When planning wall shelves, the type of fixation is decisive. Once you familiarize yourself with the mounting method, you can easily choose the option that suits you.
Using invisible fastening . By choosing this look, you will hide the fasteners, and the wall structure will look light and elegant, no matter what room it is hung in. It is desirable that the wall be concrete or brick. Wall partitions made of plasterboard less than 10 cm are not recommended.
You can use a variety of materials for wall shelves.
Using brackets . In this case, you cannot hide all the elements; they will always be visible. You can save money by purchasing metal or plastic corners. If you want to add beauty and originality to a piece of furniture, buy decorative fasteners, but always in pairs. It is necessary to take into account an important point - the brackets are not suitable for every interior.
Working with it is not difficult, and its mass is small.
On holders for glass shelves . In such fasteners, rubber or silicone gaskets are used to protect the plane at the fastening site. Shelf holders can be of different sizes and shapes; there are options with suction cups. They are attached from below, and the upper surface remains open.
Anyone can do this work if they want to.
How to attach a shelf to a wall?
Using loops and corners . This is the most common method - easy, efficient, does not take much time, and will fit into any environment. The format of loops or corners allows for a decrease or increase in the load on the shelf. Attachment to guides or metal posts. Not all types can be put into practice on your own. In some cases, it is worth contacting specialists.
When planning wall shelves, the type of fixation is decisive.
To hang a shelf on a brick or concrete wall, you need to make markings using a level.
Pull-out baskets assembled with frame
| basket for 1 rail assembled with frame (height 85 mm) | ||||
| Width Width | 436 mm 605 mm | 264110 264180 266410 266480 | white platinum white platinum | |
| Mesh basket for 1 rail assembled with frame (height 85 mm) | ||||
| Width Width | 436 mm 605 mm | 264190 264188 266490 266488 | white platinum white platinum | |
| basket on 2 rails assembled with frame (height 185 mm) | ||||
| Width Width | 436 mm 605 mm | 264210 264280 266210 266280 | white platinum white platinum | |
| Mesh basket on 2 rails assembled with frame (height 185 mm) | ||||
| Width Width | 436 mm 605 mm | 264290 264288 266290 266288 | white platinum white platinum | |
| basket with 3 rails assembled with frame (height 285 mm) | ||||
| Width Width | 436 mm 605 mm | 264310 264380 266310 266380 | white platinum white platinum | |
| Mesh basket on 3 rails assembled with frame (height 285 mm) | ||||
| Width Width | 436 mm 605 mm | 264390 264388 266390 266388 | white platinum white platinum | |
Step-by-step guide for installing wall brackets
An empty shelf is placed against the wall, mounting points are marked below, and a level check is performed.
Depending on the type of base, holes are made or not made with a drill. The thickness of the drill must match the diameter of the dowels and anchors.
The horizontal elements are first fixed on the shelves: they are “baited”, then the screwing is checked for evenness, and then they are tightened until it stops.
Preparation for installation
A dowel is inserted inside the wall holes and a shelf is attached, checking that the holes are made correctly. If everything is correct, the shelf is screwed on. First they “bait”, check the even position, then pull it all the way.
Small products are not always screwed to the walls; most often it is enough to secure the holders firmly and simply place the stand on top.
An example of fixing a shelf with your own hands can be seen in the following video:
494mm deep wire shelf system
| wire shelf bracket | ||||
| Length Width Height | 500 mm 13 mm 73 mm | 410510 410580 | white platinum | |
| decorative cap for bracket (Left/Right) | ||||
| Length Width Height | 500 mm 8 mm 16 mm | 602918 602988 603018 603088 | white platinum white platinum | |
| Elfa shelf | ||||
| Length Length Length Length | 500 mm 607 mm 900 mm 1212 mm | 452818 452848 451818 451848 451910 451980 452018 452048 | white platinum white platinum white platinum white platinum | |
Sequence of work
Before you attach the shelf to the wall, you need to know that the thicker the shelf, the thicker the support should be. A hole is drilled in the end part an average of 5 mm below the surface. All holes for shelves in the wall must match, otherwise attaching them will be quite problematic.
Attaching the shelf to the wall:
- A strip of the required length is considered a template. It is applied to the end of the shelf and a hole of the required diameter is made, after which it is applied to the wall.
- The next step will be drilling, which must be done with maximum precision.
To attach the shelf you will need:
- electric drill,
- threaded coupling,
- brackets,
- lath - template,
- carpentry glue,
- screws.
Installation of a corner shelf (video)
Shelf system details independent of depth
| barbell hanger | ||||
| 35x43x77 mm | 470910 470980 | white platinum | ||
| end plug for rod | ||||
| 2 pcs. packaged | 623903 | chromium | ||
| hanger rods | ||||
| Length Length Length | 1000 mm 1500 mm 2000 mm 3000 mm | 620903 621503 621803 621003 | chrome chrome chrome chrome | |
| corner rod for hangers | ||||
| radius 270 mm | 621100 | chromium | ||
| universal hook | ||||
| 3 pcs. packaged | 472410 472480 | white platinum | ||
| Elfa single-tier shoe shelf 60 cm (no bracket required for installation) | ||||
| Length Depth Height | 598 mm 194 mm 92 mm | 482010 482080 | white platinum | |
| side stop | ||||
Length Length | 250 mm (1 piece) 200 mm (2 pieces) | 465110 465190 465016 465096 | white platinum white platinum | |
Necessary materials
For wall shelves you can use a variety of materials:
- GKL. Designers often use plasterboard in interior design, especially if shelves made of this material are assigned one of the main places in the room.
- Tree. Most often used for balcony shelves. Working with it is not difficult, and its mass is small. When used correctly, these shelves can last a very long time.
- Chipboard or chipboard. Moisture-resistant material, withstands temperature changes, wear-resistant.
- Glass. Very common in use. Glass shelves look very fashionable.
- Plastic. The publicly available material, since it is inexpensive, is not susceptible to mold.
- Metal. When working with it, you will definitely need a welding machine.
Then screws are screwed in to a sufficient depth and hinges are placed on them.
If necessary, we make adjustments.
Baskets for attaching to the guide
| small basket | ||||
| Length Width Height Length Width Height | 435 mm 79 mm 70 mm 435 mm 80.6 mm 74 mm | 333210 333280 333290 333288 | white platinum white platinum | |
| medium basket | ||||
| Length Width Height Length Width Height | 435 mm 104 mm 70 mm 435 mm 144 mm 135.6 mm | 333110 333180 333090 333088 | white platinum white platinum | |
| large basket | ||||
| Length Width Height Length Width Height | 435 mm 134 mm 140 mm 435 mm 144 mm 135.6 mm | 333010 333080 333090 333088 | white platinum white platinum | |
| media basket | ||||
| Length Width Height | 435 mm 167 mm 70 mm | 334310 334380 | white platinum | |
| divider for media bin | ||||
| Length Width Height | 159 mm 67 mm 20 mm | 334430 | insight | |
| set of baskets with guide | ||||
| Included: Small basket - 1 pc. Medium basket - 1 pc. Large basket - 1 pc. Wall guide 636 mm - 1 pc. | 333380 | platinum | ||
Fastening for a shelf to a plasterboard wall
There are different types of fastenings to plasterboard walls. Here are some of them:
- Embedded beams are the optimal variation. Attached directly to the gypsum board when mounting to the wall. Beams of the required thickness are fixed in the place where you will attach shelves or equipment.
- Fastening is carried out to the gypsum board. This option is not difficult, since the fixing elements - butterfly dowels, umbrellas, Molly fasteners - easily pass through the plane and are screwed into the wall.
- Using profiles. In this case, you will need a magnet, preferably a powerful one, this will ensure fastening strength. In the place where the metal profile passes, make holes all the way through. The self-tapping screw should be 5-6 mm longer than the thickness of the gypsum board sheet. Then we fix the shelf to the plasterboard wall.
- Anchor fittings. Used to attach shelves that can support significant weight. Their diameter should be from 6 mm to 1 cm.
Using the necessary tool, holes are made in the wall and a plug is inserted there.
We make sure that the drill and hardware are the same size.
Fastenings for melamine shelves
| connecting brackets for melamine shelves | ||||
| 6 pcs. packaged | 470216 | white | ||
| pins for attaching melamine shelves | ||||
| 10 pieces. packaged | 470316 | white | ||
Elfa shelf systems are made to order in accordance with storage tasks. The main elements are wall guides and brackets. During assembly, the guides are first mounted (on the wall or on the supporting rail), then the brackets are attached. Next, functional elements are installed: Elfa shelves, baskets, hangers, etc. All main structures are made of metal and have a large margin of safety.
Elfaprof offers the entire range of Elfa shelves and components for wire storage systems at low prices. From us you can buy both the storage accessories themselves and components for their installation, including pendants, plugs, pins and much more.
Types of fastenings
Shelf mounts are selected taking into account the weight, design features and material used to manufacture this interior element, as well as the type of surface on which they will be installed.
Types of fastening shelves to the wall differ in structure, design, method of fixation and support. The most popular type is visible fittings, usually brackets. They are the easiest to install, can withstand the heaviest loads, and provide reliable support.
Attaching shelves to the wall without visible fasteners is more difficult. In addition, this option is not suitable for all walls - a solid base is required: concrete, brick.
Some structures, for example, gypsum plasterboard partitions, must be thick enough to allow shelves to be hung on them in this way.
Corner
This is the oldest and most common type of bracket. It consists of two long planks connected at an angle. One strip is attached to the wall, the other to the bottom of the shelf.
Reinforced brackets for shelves are also made in the form of corners. For greater strength and increased load, the following techniques are used:
- Installing a horizontal jumper between two or three brackets
- Installing the top and bottom horizontal jumpers
- Solid Angle Bracket Design
Such mounts look quite massive, so they are best suited to classic, Scandinavian interiors and loft-style designs. They often have additional decor in the form of stucco, forged elements or openwork wood carvings. The simplest option for such fastenings is corners made of metal plates or profile pipes.
