Beautifying Your Kitchen: Replacing Wooden Shelves with Glass Shelves
Before you embark on your transformation, it is important to accurately measure the length and depth of your existing shelves. Doing this while the old wood shelves are in place makes the task much easier. When picking out your new glass shelves, make sure they are thick enough and strong enough to support the weight of your kitchen items. Additionally, be sure to select the right type of bracket for the job. It is important that your brackets are able to support the glass shelves and vise versa. On top of that, make sure your brackets match the look and style of your kitchen.
In order to remove the old shelves, you’ll first need to take off the screws that are connected to the wall and cabinet sides. It is likely that your existing shelves will also be glued in place – their removal is done most easily using a utility knife. Once your wood shelves are out of the way, be sure to fill any screw holes with wood filler and allow time to dry.
Once everything is cleaned and prepped, it’s time to start installing your glass shelves. Start by marking the top of the glass shelf lines on the wall with a level. It’s important to make sure your brackets are evenly spaced along the length of the shelf. Measure the length and divide it into three, accounting for the width of each bracket. Make sure the placement of your brackets lines up with a wall stud for maximum sturdiness. For areas lacking wall studs, you’ll have to utilize plastic anchors to make sure your brackets stay firmly in place.
Once your brackets are set, all you have to do is fit your glass kitchen shelves into place. Finally, many brackets come with small suction cups to hold your glass shelves in place. This is something you’ll definitely want to utilize, as glass shelves can hold quite a bit of weight. And just like that, you have successfully swapped out your wooden kitchen shelves for sleek, contemporary and easy-to-clean glass shelves!
In conclusion, replacing old wood shelves with glass shelves is a great way to give your kitchen a dynamic makeover. All it takes is a few simple steps to complete the transformation. Start by accurately measuring your existing shelves, selecting the right type of bracket and finally, setting it all in place. Doing this successfully requires that you take into account the size and thickness of your glass shelves, as well as their corresponding brackets. You’ll also need to account for the weight of the shelves, and be sure your shelves line up with a stud in the wall. Finally, make sure to use the suction cups on your brackets and voila – you’ve got yourself some beautiful new glass shelves for your kitchen.
