putting shelves on a plasterboard wall?

can i put up bookshelves on a plasterboard wall?
scardey cat, November 2013


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yes.try find the wood studding behind for extra strength though if planning on putting weighty items.You can get special fixings for plasterboard but you are going to have to watch shelf item weight if just putting brackets direct to the plasterboard

DIY, November 2013