firefighter33
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I would like to mount a small shelf over the head of the bed in the bed room slide. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to mount and secure the shelf. The shelf will be attached to two 90 degree wood braces, but what is the best way to mount the braces to the wall? I hate to put screws into the wall not knowing what is on the other side of the wall. Should they have some sort of studs or support in the slide that would be solid enough to secure the brackets. The shelf weighs about two (2) pounds and will be used to hold the TV remote and an alarm clock. I made the shelf myself out of 1/2" light weight wood with a small ledge around it to keep the items from falling off. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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eisleyr
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First is your framing wood or metal? then use a 'stud finder' (Lowes or Home Depot) and use right screw for framing type. Another idea: IF your total load is under 5lbs try the Scotch picture holders (no holes needed!) but still may want to use them over a stub area so wall doesn't bow in time with even light weight.
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CA Traveler
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Use a stud finder for starters. Then on a cool morning take pictures of the condensation patterns on the outside, take pictures of the entire outside for future projects. Should match the stud finder. Contact the mfg for a structural drawing. Remove lights or anything else that will allow you to probe with a wire through any insulation to find the studs.
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firefighter33
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Thanks for the information. I have bought a stud finder, but it does not seem to work on my walls. Should it work on aluminum studs? I bought it at lowes and they could not tell me if it would work or not.
I am considering the double stick tape.
thanks again
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wayne_tw
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Gosh, including the shelf itself, you will only have about 3 lbs of weight. The paneling itself will hold that with just screws. Alternatively, you could line the shelf back edge where it mates with the wall with a good quality double sided tape designed for this purpose.
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If I'm not mistaken 2 pounds is within range for 3-M Command Adhesive Strips
They work great
However, I'd not be too concerned, if it's an outside wall, and there is no light or plumbing on it, odds are you have 1-2 inches of Styrofoam and then the outer skin You might hit a stud, this would be a good thing
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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When we looked at the rig we eventually bought, the lack of shelf space by the bed was a deal killer. Sales critter said he'd install two shelves for us. He bought some triangular shelves from Target and put one up in each corner. Small, just the size we wanted, brown to match the decor. We can see some caulk was used. I don't know for sure how they are attached, but I suspect it's glue and caulk, period.
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