What size shelf screws standard?

What size shelf screws standard?

Hang the first shelf standard Hold the standard in place and drive a single 2 ½-inch-long screw hole into the pilot hole (as shown). Be sure the screw is snug, but don’t overtighten it; the standard should hang freely straight down.

How far apart are shelf standards?

Most manufacturers include directions for spacing of standards for various load weights and shelves of different lengths. Supporting brackets for most shelves should be spaced no more than 24 inches apart for light to medium loads (15 to 20 pounds per foot).

How long should screws be for shelving brackets?

For heavy loads we’d recommend 38 mm or 50 mm screws as these have a strong fixing and don’t need wall plugs. The screws should be the heaviest gauge that the holes in the bracket will take. This is usually a 4 mm gauge on small brackets and 5 mm or 5.5 mm on larger ones.

What are wall standards?

Wall standards are the tried and true system for organizing wall space and making maximum use of unused areas of your retail store.

What is the standard height for a shelf?

The recommended shelf height is between 87 and 96 inches from the floor. The shelf should also sit at least a foot away from the closet ceiling. Keep the top shelf height below 96 inches, however, as shelves of this height are not only very difficult to reach but impractical.

What is standard shelf width?

The standard width is 31 inches. The depth will range from 12 to 13 inches. However, it’s not hard to find a two-shelf bookcase as tall as 36 inches.

How deep should bookshelves be?

Bookshelves typically range from 9 to 12 inches deep to accommodate larger books, such as encyclopedias, dictionaries and textbooks. Bookshelves built into walls are typically not as deep due to space limitations.

What is the average depth of a shelf?

The standard depth of most shelves is 16 to 20 inches deep. The highest shelf should be shallower, like 12 inches deep, to make those items easier to access.