![]() After I don't know how many tries, on how many days, I had pencil dots marking some fairly consistent studs. However, no matter how many times I read the directions I kept coming up with different locations for the studs in my wall. I bought the highly recommended Black & Decker BullsEye laser and stud sensor. Target has some of the same tools for less money (Black & Decker, McCullouch, etc.).Small hardware stores beat the Big Box stores (Lowe's, Home Depot). ![]() Nylon self-drilling anchors for drywall also known as wallboard (see picture at top of post)īlack & Decker 6V PivotPlus rechargeable screwdriver/drillģ/8-inch drill bit (came with the PivotPlus) The trips were to buy these following items:īlack & Decker BullsEye level and stud finder I have receipts from 4 trips, but then there were the fruitless scouting missions here and here. ![]() of trips to a store in one month for this project: I found I had metal studs instead of wood ones, which changed what type of anchor I needed. (That is why this shelf is notorious for faulty installation and stability failure.) IKEA does not provide the hardware or even suggest what type you need for this item. I described to them what I was doing and they recommended the right screws and anchors for the project.ĭifficulties:Had to find the placement of studs in my wall The people who work there actually know what they're doing when it comes to DIY. It is a chain but much smaller than Home Depot or Lowe's. I went to my local small hardware store, Pleasant's hardware. Well, I was thoroughly justified in putting off installing this shelf for so long. After two years, I finally decided to tackle the IKEA LACK shelf.
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