Wasteless

Step by step

1. 1

   Measure and mark

   Hold the Wasteless wall shelf against the wall at the desired height. Use a spirit level to ensure it is straight. Mark the mounting points on the wall based on the holes in the central dowel.
2. 2

   Drill holes

   • For masonry or concrete walls: Drill holes at the marked positions using a 10 mm drill bit.
   • For plasterboard (drywall) walls: The wall plugs in the box are fischer UX 10 × 60 R universal plugs, made for plasterboard as well as brick and concrete. In a hollow wall the plug knots up behind the board as you drive in the screw, so it holds like a cavity anchor. The board must be at least 12.5 mm thick. According to fischer you need a 10 mm bit, but in plasterboard tradespeople often drill slightly smaller, 9 or 9.5 mm, so the plug sits extra tight and doesn’t spin when you drive in the screw. If it still spins, or you want to be extra sure, squirt a little construction adhesive into the hole before you put the plug in, and let it cure before you drive in the screw.
   • For wooden walls: Do not use the 10 mm bit. Instead, pre-drill 6 mm pilot holes for the mounting screws. Wall plugs are not needed for wood.

   Important: Always drill straight (perpendicular to the wall).
3. 3

   Insert wall plugs

   Insert the provided 10 mm wall plugs into the drilled holes (not in a wooden wall).
4. 4

   Install mounting screws

   Place a brass washer onto each T25 mounting screw. Using the T25 bit, drive the mounting screws into the wall (or wall plugs). Tighten until the washers sit flush against the wall.
5. 5

   Attach brass tubes

   Slide a brass tube over each exposed mounting screw head, covering the washer and screw.
6. 6

   Mount the shelf

   Place the Wasteless wall shelf onto the wall-mounted screws/tubes. Secure the shelf by tightening the pre-inserted set screws on the back of the central dowel using the 3 mm hex key.

   Important: Do not overtighten, as this may affect the stability of the shelf.