I have 2 (tall and narrow yet very heavy) bookcases just moved to an area with extra thick carpet padding. They easily tilt back and forth with ease. I need to anchor them to the wall but how? I take it that I will need to screw conecting hardware in to the wall and bookshelves, but I do not know how to and with what hardware. Please help I do not want my kids and/or pets to get crushed accidentally!
2006-08-20 17:55:26 · 7 answers · asked by o_O 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you can attach them to studs within the walls, lag screws and washers will work best. If you can not attach to the studs you will need to use a molly bolt. Lowes has the best selection for different wall and application types.
2006-08-20 18:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by casey-mike@sbcglobal.net 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Molly Bolt Lowes
2016-11-09 23:02:06 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any hardware store, like Home Depot
2006-08-21 03:15:58 · answer #3 · answered by baby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get L brackets. They ae cheap and easy to install. Walmart or any hardware store will also have these.
2006-08-20 18:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If u go to a plumbing store, or Lowe's ,or HOME DEPOT, u can use that metallic "tape". It's alot like a roll of tape but it has lg& sm. holes. attach to b-case in an inconspicuous spot w/ screws, then to the wall(hopefully in a stud.)I believe plumbers call it plumbers tape, sometimes better than "L" brackets.
2006-08-20 18:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with your first person who answered this question. Go into a hardware store and tell them what you want to anchor and they will direct you to the proper materials.
2006-08-20 18:05:15 · answer #6 · answered by avalm@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would seriously go to a hardware store because man, if they can't help you, something is wrong.
2006-08-20 18:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by kath68142 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋