Attach-It :: Types of Shelves, Sconces and Shadowboxes

SHELVES

Choose a shelf whose leg is at least as long as the shelf is deep. Always use two large Attach-its for shelves. Attach-Its are not designed for shelves carrying heavy loads (max.10lb) or for wide shelves carrying items such as TV's or stereo equipment where the weight is far away from the wall. Avoid placing shelves where a person might bump it, lean on it or pull on it. E.g. do not place within child's reach.

Screw 2 Large Attach-Its

on the back of the shelf

Push it in the wall


Use Level-It to hang shelves straight. Place the Level-It on the shelf lying down with the vial and bubble towards you. When bubble is centered push shelf in the wall

Where you place an item on the shelf will affect how stable the shelf is. At the back of the shelf between the position of the Attach-Its is best.

Bad position

Better position

Best Position

It is best to position weight on the shelf between the position of the Attach-Its.


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To install a shelf permanently you can use Attach-It with glue. After mounting the Attach-It, put glue (we recommend Goop or Liquid nails) on the back of the shelf and on the Attach-It itself, and push in the wall. The shelf will then be permanently installed and removing it will damage the surface of the drywall.


CROWN MOLDING SHELVES The crown molding must be at least 3" high to avoid it rolling out of the wall. Attach-It relies on the stiff vertical plane that rests against the wall for its strength and stability. So if there is only one inch of shelf (from top to bottom) resting against the wall it may roll out of the wall when any weight is applied.


SCONCES Decorative sconces are great additions to any decor. They hold plates and figurines and look fantastic. Use only sconces that have at least 4" height (this gives the Attach-It it's stability). Use an Attach-it size appropriate for the size of the sconce.

Small Attach-Its can be glued to lightweight sconces made of plastic or molded resin. Rated holding will only be as strong as the glue. Sometimes you can nail into the material as well as using glue for extra strength. We use Goop or Liquid nails. Follow the manufacturers instructions and be sure to allow the glue to cure overnight.

Use the Medium or Large Attach-It on sconces over 10lbs. Sconces made of resin and stone composites are readily available. How you mount the Attach-Its will depend on the density of the material. With hard items you need to pre drill holes and use glue when screwing on the Attach-it. We use Goop or Liquid nails. With softer molded sconces you can sometimes screw directly into the material. It is usually advisable to use longer screws and glue to prevent the Attach-its pulling away from the item.

To install a sconce permanently you can use Attach-It with glue. After mounting the Attach-It, put glue (we recommend Goop or Liquid nails) on the back of the sconce and on the Attach-It itself, and push in the wall. The sconce will then be permanently installed and removing it will damage the surface of the drywall.

SHADOWBOXES
Shadowboxes are enclosed shallow boxes with glass on the front surrounded by a decorative frame used to display an endless variety of treasures. These come ready made with models or collections or you can buy a basic shadowbox and fill it with your own memorabilia. Usually the part of the frame that lies against the wall is narrow so use the small or medium sized Attach-it.


Shadowboxes can also be used as interesting storage solutions.