Hanging and mounting
Up on the wall, and staying there
A bracket held by drywall alone comes down eventually. We find the studs, pick the anchor for what is behind the wall and level everything before it is fastened.
That covers shelves, mirrors, art, curtain rods and TV brackets up to the weight on the bracket's rating.
Studs found before holes are drilled
The right anchor for plaster, drywall or masonry
Cables run down the wall, not through it
A level on every shelf
On the list
What's usually on this list
Floating shelves
Mounted to studs or rated anchors, leveled and checked for weight.
Mirrors and art
Hung from a stud or a toggle anchor, to the height you choose.
Curtain rods and blinds
Mounted level at the right height, with the brackets in solid wood.
TV brackets
Fixed to studs. Hidden power and cable runs are for an electrician.
Towel bars and hooks
Anchored so they take a tug.
Kids' room fixings
Shelves and wall anchors for furniture that could tip.
Good to know
What changes the time, and what we pass on
What changes the time
- Plaster or brick walls, which need different anchors
- How many items, and how heavy
- Whether studs sit where the item needs to go
Permits and rules
We don't cut into walls to hide cables and we don't wire outlets behind a TV; that is electrical work for a licensed electrician. Heavy cabinets and wall beds go to an installer.
Questions about this work
Can you mount a very large TV?
Yes, if the bracket's rating covers it and the wall has studs where it needs them. We check both before we start.
Can you hide the cables inside the wall?
No. In-wall power is electrical work. We can run cables down the wall in a cover.
What about plaster walls?
We use anchors made for plaster and test before we hang anything heavy.
Do you hang heavy mirrors?
Up to what the anchors are rated for. Very heavy pieces need two people, and we have two.
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