Upgraded Fixings Pack

Give your shelf the strongest start possible with our Heavy-Duty Fixings Upgrade Pack.

This custom hardware kit is assembled by Welds & Wood using premium plugs and screws designed to give your shelving maximum strength and stability when installed into brick, concrete or hollow timber and steel framed walls.

CHOOSE FROM EITHER:

• BRICK WALL ANCHORS = 5 × 8mm Universal Anchors. Used for anchoring in concrete, stone, solid brick and solid block.

• PLASTERBOARD WALLS = 5 x Plasterboard plugs. Quick and easy to install with nothing but a #2 Phillips Head screwdriver. Anchor for Gyprock / Plasterboard Walls.

• STEEL STUDS = 5 × Self Tapping screws, designed to anchor your bracket into steel framed studs

This pack is an optional upgrade and is not part of the standard hardware kit supplied with our shelves. All components are sourced from trusted suppliers and repackaged by Welds & Wood for customer convenience.

Perfect for anyone who wants stronger fixings, additional load capacity, or peace of mind during installation.

Please research if these are suitable for your intended purpose.

Welds and Wood take no responsibility for failed installations or incorrect use.

1. Installing Plasterboard Anchors (Gyprock Only)

Use when: You cannot hit a stud

Tools Needed:

• Philips screwdriver or drill

• 6mm drill bit (optional depending on wall hardness)

Steps:

1. Mark your hole location.

2. If your gyprock is hard/dense, pre-drill a 6mm pilot hole. Otherwise, screw the plug straight into the plasterboard.

3. Drive the plug clockwise until the wide flange sits flush against the wall. Do not overtighten.

4. Place your bracket over the anchor.

5. Insert the supplied screw and tighten firmly, but don’t crush the plasterboard.

Load Notes:

• Rated for light–medium loads when used correctly.

• Floating shelves should never rely solely on hollow-wall anchors for structural support.

2. Installing Universal Anchors (Brick, Block or Concrete)

Use when: Your wall is solid masonry (brick, concrete, block).

Tools Needed:

• Hammer drill

• 8mm masonry drill bit

• Vacuum or blower

• Screwdriver/drill

Steps:

1. Mark your hole position.

2. Drill an 8mm hole, to a depth of at least 50–60mm.

3. Clear the dust from the hole using a vacuum or blowing into it. Dust left in the hole reduces grip dramatically.

4. Push the universal anchor into the hole until flush.

5. Line up your bracket and insert the 8g × 50mm screw.

6. Tighten the screw until secure — you should feel the anchor expand inside the brick.

Load Notes:

• Excellent for floating shelf loads.

• Best results are in face brick, not mortar.

• Avoid drilling into corners or brick edges.

3. Installing Self-Tapping Wafer Head Screws Into Steel Studs

Use when: You’re mounting into a steel stud wall (typical modern construction).

Tools Needed:

• Stud finder (magnetic recommended)

• Drill/driver with PH2 or appropriate bit

Steps:

1. Use a stud finder to locate the steel stud behind the gyprock.

2. Mark your screw locations along the stud centre.

3. Place the bracket on the wall and line it up with your marks.

4. Using a drill/driver, drive the wafer head self-tapping screw straight through the gyprock and into the steel stud. No pilot hole required.

5. Continue driving until the screw bites and tightens firmly against the steel stud.

Load Notes:

• Screws must hit the stud dead centre for maximum strength.

• These screws provide extremely strong support when used correctly.

• For a floating shelf bracket, aim for minimum 2–4 screws into studs.

GENERAL SAFETY & PERFORMANCE NOTES

• Always use a level and tape measure for accurate bracket alignment.

• For floating shelves, the main structural strength must come from steel studs or masonry fixings — hollow-wall anchors are for alignment only.

• If you are unsure, seek advice from a qualified installer or carpenter.

• Do not overload shelves beyond reasonable use — weight must be evenly distributed.