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1) Plot where you want your shelves to go. It is okay to affix shelves to drywall, but keep in mind that it is best to attach shelves carrying heavy loads to studs. Resize shelves, as needed, using bolt cutters or a hacksaw. Attach rubber end caps to the cut ends.
2) Place a level on the wall where you want to attach your first shelf. Draw a line along the level to mark this position.
3) With a drill, make a hole for the expanding anchor hook that will fasten the shelf to the wall. The shelving manufacturer should specify the size of this hole.
4) Place the anchor hook into the hole. Fasten its screw tight. Follow this step to insert another anchor hook at the shelf’s opposite end. (Note that you do not need to use anchor hooks if you are drilling directly into wall studs.)
5) Align the shelf so that it sits and hangs on the two anchor hooks.
6) At the front edge of one shelf end, affix the diagonal support piece using a bracket. Check to make sure the shelf is level, and then drill a hole for an expanding anchor hook where indicated at the base of the diagonal support.
7) Place the anchor hook into this hole, and fasten the screw through it to secure the support to the wall. Repeat this process for the opposite shelf end. (Again, you will not need anchor hooks if you are drilling into studs.)
8) Continue following these directions to install the remaining shelves.
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