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Direct Mount Back Clips

Use Back Clips to attach shelving to the back wall
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Removal of shelves

I want to move my shelves to another closet and the screws in the walls don't unscrew. Any suggestions??
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To remove the wall anchors, brackets and back clips grab the circular head of the drive pin with a pair of pliers and turn one-half turn. Release hold of the drive pin, grab the drive pin again pull pin straight out toward you. This procedure will deactivate the molly hardware piece and can easily be removed from the wall.
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Will direct mount back clips work?

Will they work with 3/8 inch drywall (rather than 1/2 inch) as used in modular homes?
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asked 1 year, 2 months ago
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Our installation hardware is designed for 1/2" drywall only. If you're drywall is thicker, you would need to purchase separate hardware for the 3/8" drywall.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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How to fasten the clip to a stud?

If there is a stud at the location of the clip (e.g. near a corner) how should it be fastened?
asked 11 months ago
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Our closet hardware is intended for installation into 1/2" drywall. For installation into other surfaces, we ask that you please contact our Consumer Service Department at 888-895-2110 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET.
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How do you attach direct mount clips to plaster walls?

I know the clips will work in drywall, but can you use these clips on plaster walls?
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asked 8 months ago
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Our Back Clips are designed for 1/2" drywall. For other installation methods, please contact our Consumer Service Department at 888-895-2110 (Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET).
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Can I remove the shelves but leave in wall studs to paint my closet?

I want to paint my walk-in closet, but I don't want to remove all the shelving hardware. I'm wondering if the shelves 'pop out'? When I bought the home the shelves were already installed, so I'm not sure how they work!
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The shelving can be removed from the back clip by popping open the "tab" that covers the drive pin and helps keep the shelf in place.

For further assistance, please contact our Consumer Service Department at 888-895-2110 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Are the Direct Mount back clips all you need to hold up the shelf or do you still need the brackets?

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For proper installation using the Direct Mount System, you will need to use back clips every 12", support braces every 24-36", and wall end brackets if the shelf will be installed against a side wall.
answered 3 months, 1 week ago
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Where can I get wall clips and end slot brackets to replace broket ones?

asked 2 months ago
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The Direct Mount hardware is currently sold at Lowe's, Ace, and Menards.
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