Advice on choosing screws for bookshelves General problems, solutions, information and advice on fixing to walls of all kinds

[SighMartini]

Hi there, I've been googling but I seem to be getting more confused.

(https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/bergshult- ... s99290623/)

I am hanging 120cm particleboard IKEA bookshelves with 3 brackets into brick masonry and I can't work out what size screws and wall plugs to use. Ideally they'll be bearing two layers of books so they'll need to be strong.

I have an impact drill and I've hung a couple using 40mm screws/plugs and they feel secure but now I'm worried the screws are too short?

Many thanks

[stoneyboy]

Hi sighmartini
It looks like you will be loosing 20mm of the screw length in the bracket so suggest you go for 60mm screws.
Regards S

[SighMartini]

Hi sighmartini
It looks like you will be loosing 20mm of the screw length in the bracket so suggest you go for 60mm screws.
Regards S

Ah, good point. Any recommendation for the screw gauge, drill bit size and plug size? I'm drilling into brick with a layer of plaster on top