Mount two floating shelves

1Gather tools and parts

Collect all tools and parts before starting: level, drill, hammer, screwdriver, pencil, masonry drill bit, shelves, brackets, screws, anchors, and mounting guides.

⚠️Make sure you have the 15/64 inch masonry bit for brick walls, not the 5/64 inch bit meant for wood.

2Mark height reference line

Use your level and pencil to draw a horizontal line on the wall 1.5 metres up from the floor where the first shelf will go.

1.5 m from floor to reference line

⚠️Measure from the actual finished floor, not from baseboards or trim.

3Position guide and mark holes

Hold the mounting guide against your reference line, check it's level, then mark each drill point through the guide.

⚠️Confirm the guide is level before marking, or the shelf will end up tilted.

4Drill holes into brick

Using the masonry drill bit, drill into each marked point at both shelf locations.

15/64 inch masonry drill bit

⚠️Wear eye protection when drilling into brick.

5Hammer in wall anchors

Tap the wall anchors into each drilled hole until they sit flush with the wall surface.

⚠️Anchors must be fully flush, or the brackets won't sit properly against the wall.

6Attach T-shaped brackets

Line up the bracket holes with the wall anchors and screw them in, but don't fully tighten yet.

⚠️Leave screws slightly loose until you confirm the brackets line up left-to-right with the shelf holes.

7Align brackets, then tighten

Slide the brackets left or right so they match the shelf's mounting holes, then fully tighten the screws.

8Mount the first shelf

Slide the wood shelf fully onto the installed brackets at the 1.5m marked location, supporting it as you go.

⚠️Support the shelf while sliding it on so it doesn't drop.

9Repeat for second shelf

Repeat the marking, drilling, bracket, and shelf steps for the second shelf at the same 1.5m height.

⚠️Check both shelves line up visually at the same height across the wall.

10Final stability check

Check both shelves are level and press down and sideways on each to make sure they don't wobble.

⚠️Don't overload the shelves beyond a safe weight — avoid placing very heavy items on them.

This example is for illustration. Semble's guides are AI-generated and may be incomplete or inaccurate — always follow the manufacturer's instructions and local safety codes, and consult a professional for anything involving electricity, gas, plumbing, or structural work.