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Can a 36" shelf be supported by two brackets spaced 32" apart?

If you want to put stuff on the shelves, go with a middle bracket. I would also tie/mount the shelve to the bracket somehow. To keep it from tipping. Zip-ties, wire, get fancy with small bolts to hol …
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I want to add a shelf bracket to a sagging wooden shelf. What types of screws and wall ancho...

There should be wood studs behind the drywall. You always want to screw into wood studs if any weight is involved. Drywall should only be used to hold up paint/posters. Find studs, find a decent shelv …
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Please “weigh in” on my shelf weight question

Drywall anchors are fine for light plastic objects. Once you get into expensive breakable objects(Ming vases),you do want better support, either studs or decent wood anchored to the studs. The 16 inc …
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Help with Floating Shelves

Popcorn, shaved popcorn, bumpy, is just a texture on drywall. Important if trying to match after damage. You need to find studs behind the drywall to mount the shelves(usually every 16 inches on cent …
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Laundry Room Cabinets/Shelving Additions

Usually if studs are not in the right place to mount something, people use 3/4 plywood or 1x6s going across the studs. There should be a stud in each corner and a good possibility of a hidden stud to …
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