Shelves and Brackets That Won't Fall Down
- Mike Long
- May 4
- 2 min read
There’s nothing worse than confidently mounting a shelf — only to hear a crash hours later. Whether it’s a floating shelf, a closet rod, or heavy-duty brackets for storage, poor installation can lead to broken belongings, wall damage, or worse.
At Vancouver Handy Pros, we get a lot of calls to fix shelves that didn’t quite make it. If you’re mounting anything to a wall, here’s what you need to know — and why professional installation can save you more than just your stuff.
Why DIY Shelf Installation Often Goes Wrong
Shelf installs seem simple until you run into:
Hollow walls with no studs nearby
Using screws without proper anchors
Uneven surfaces or poor leveling
Mismatched hardware for the wall type
Overloading beyond the shelf’s true capacity
One of the most common problems we see? Floating shelves that slowly droop or pull right out of the drywall. When mounted improperly, even a small shelf can become a serious hazard — especially if it’s holding breakables or electronics.
What Pros Do Differently
When you hire Vancouver Handy Pros, you get:
Secure mounting using stud-finders, anchors, and level tools
Experience with drywall, tile, concrete, brick, and plaster walls
Advice on weight limits and placement
Clean, polished installs with hidden or visible brackets
The right tools to drill without cracking or stripping
We install everything from kitchen spice racks and utility shelving to industrial brackets for garages and commercial spaces.
Let’s Keep Your Shelves (and Walls) in One Piece
It’s just a shelf — until it’s not. Get the job done right and enjoy stylish, secure storage that stays exactly where you want it.
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