Shelves, mirrors, curtains and art, hung level
Anything hung on a wall is only as good as what it is fixed into. The right anchor for drywall, block or plaster, and a level, is most of the job.
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What people call about
- Floating shelves and bracket shelves.
- Large mirrors, art and gallery walls.
- Curtain rods, blinds and shades.
- Closet shelving and organiser systems.
- Coat hooks, towel bars, toilet-roll holders and grab bars.
Before the handyman arrives
- Grab bars in bathrooms must go into studs or blocking, never drywall anchors. Mention it if a grab bar is on your list.
- Do not drill above or below outlets and switches, where wires usually run.
- Have the shelves, rods or blinds on hand, or agree what the handyman brings, before the visit.
What the handyman does
- Positions measured and marked with you before drilling.
- Studs, blocking or masonry found, or anchors rated for the load used where there is none.
- Everything set level, and gallery walls spaced evenly.
- Blinds and curtain rods fitted inside or outside the frame, as you prefer.
- Holes from anything taken down patched.
South Florida and beyond
Concrete block walls in Florida homes take masonry anchors and a hammer drill, while frame walls elsewhere take screws into studs. Coastal homes do better with stainless or coated hardware on anything near a door or window, where salt air reaches.
Questions people ask
- How much weight can a floating shelf hold?
- It depends on the bracket and what it is fixed into. A shelf fixed into studs or masonry holds far more than one on drywall anchors. The handyman will tell you what your wall and bracket can safely carry.
- Can you hang a heavy mirror?
- Yes, with fixings into studs or masonry or with anchors rated for the weight. Very large mirrors usually need two people to lift into place.
- Can you install grab bars?
- Yes, fixed into studs, blocking or masonry so they hold a person's full weight.
Get a handyman out
Free estimate. The price is agreed before the work starts.
Other handyman jobs
- General handyman jobs
- Drywall repair
- TV mounting
- Furniture assembly
- Door repair
- Interior painting
- Pressure washing
- Gutter cleaning
- Caulking and grout
- Fence repair
- Deck repair
- Screen repair
- Faucet and fixture swap
- Weatherproofing
One Call Handyman Repairs arranges the visit; the handyman does the work and gives you the price.