Mounting guides

On this page, you’ll find instructions for mounting shelves and coat racks. 

 

Types of Screws

The type of wall determines which screws you should use. For wooden walls, the specific screw type is often less critical. For plasterboard or concrete walls, it matters more. Concrete walls require wall plugs (rawlplugs). Based on my experience, it’s best to drill slightly undersized holes, use (small) rawlplugs that fit snugly, and then use slightly oversized screws. For plasterboard, it depends on how the wall is constructed. For example, there are screws designed to anchor themselves in hollow spaces. Both the shelves and coat racks require fairly long screws – the wood behind the screw is typically 2–2.5 cm thick, so the screws should be long enough to go well into the wall. That usually means 6–6.5 cm screws. I personally prefer relatively thick screws – this also makes it easier to expand the rawlplug so it holds firmly.

 

Mounting the “Amagerhylde” (Three- and Four-Shelf Models) 

Attach the middle shelf to the vertical stem. Place a spirit level on the middle shelf and hold the stem with the attached shelf up against the wall where you want it mounted. Make sure the middle shelf is level, then mark the wall for screw holes. You can start by inserting a screw in the top hole and partially fastening it into the wall – then check the angle before proceeding.Once the stem is securely mounted to the wall, insert the remaining shelves.

 

Mounting the “Knagetræ” Coat Rack 

Insert the long vertical hook into the desired slot in the long horizontal beam. Mark screw holes using the two holes on the beam that are furthest apart. Ensure it is level. Drill the holes, insert rawlplugs if necessary depending on the wall type, and screw the beam to the wall with the vertical hook hanging in place. Fill the beam with short hooks. Insert a short hook into the short beam. Then slide the short beam onto the vertical hook so the bottom of both the long and short hooks align. Hold the short beam in place, lift the vertical hook slightly (and the short beam too, if needed), and mark the screw holes. Ensure the vertical hook is perfectly vertical and the short beam is level. Then drill holes, insert rawlplugs if needed, and fasten the short beam to the wall. Insert the remaining hooks into the short beam.

Mounting the “Hyldetræ” Shelf

The main stem and the branch are joined on the back using a dowel and a furniture screw – tighten them firmly using the included tool. The cutouts for the middle shelf must align precisely before final tightening. Consider inserting shelf number two or three (all shelves are numbered on the inside) in the stem when marking screw holes – this allows you to place a spirit level on the shelf. The wood may flex slightly during installation and over time due to changes in temperature and humidity.