Does this have to be wall anchored or is it stable enough to stand securely without mounting?
1676654
We did not mount it, and it stands solid. Very pretty and holds tons of DVDs.
1676655
Mine isn't wall anchored and it's pretty stable. I've two spacers at the top of the shelves to off set the small amount of space that is caused by the shelves being against the floor board on the bottom but that's all and it is very stable to me. If you feel it's not stable enough free standing then I'd use an anchor at the top. Another thing to consider is if you plan to lay anything on top of the shelves such as a thin book or DVD case, be aware that if your not careful, it might slip down the back and you might have to dig it out. This happened to me and I had to get a pair of grabbers to get it out. To keep this from happening again, I placed a shelf mat on top of the shelves. Hope this helps. Mine isn't wall anchored and it's pretty stable. I've two spacers at the top of the shelves to off set the small amount of space that is caused by the shelves being against the floor board on the bottom but that's all and it is very stable to me. If you feel it's not stable enough free standing then I'd use an anchor at the top. Another thing to consider is if you plan to lay anything on top of the shelves such as a thin book or DVD case, be aware that if your not careful, it might slip down the back and you might have to dig it out. This happened to me and I had to get a pair of grabbers... » Read More Mine isn't wall anchored and it's pretty stable. I've two spacers at the top of the shelves to off set the small amount of space that is caused by the shelves being against the floor board on the bottom but that's all and it is very stable to me. If you feel it's not stable enough free standing then I'd use an anchor at the top. Another thing to consider is if you plan to lay anything on top of the shelves such as a thin book or DVD case, be aware that if your not careful, it might slip down the back and you might have to dig it out. This happened to me and I had to get a pair of grabbers to get it out. To keep this from happening again, I placed a shelf mat on top of the shelves. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1676656
Mine isn't wall anchored and it's pretty stable. I've two spacers at the top of the shelves to off set the small amount of space that is caused by the shelves being against the floor board on the bottom but that's all and it is very stable to me. If you feel it's not stable enough free standing then I'd use an anchor at the top. Another thing to consider is if you plan to lay anything on top of the shelves such as a thin book or DVD case, be aware that if your not careful, it might slip down the back and you might have to dig it out. This happened to me and I had to get a pair of grabbers to get it out. To keep this from happening again, I placed a shelf mat on top of the shelves. Hope this helps.
1676657
Depends on if you have carpet or wood flooring, and if you have little ones who will push on it. Mine sits on carpet by the television, but I don't have wee ones at home. If you want it not to rock when little hands touch, I'd mount it. I have no problem with the shelf and was considering getting another one since my movie collection has expanded.
1676658
It is stable enough to stand securely without wall anchoring. However, if I lived in say California with earthquakes, I would wall mount.
1063080
No. It has to be anchored. Its difficult to set up. I bought 3 of them and ended up giving 2 of them to Goodwill.
436019
No not at all. The way it tilts up against the wall makes it secure. If it would make you feel better about anchoring it to the wall, you can always do it. I see no need to do it. Hope you enjoy it as much as my daughter does.
797086
It stands up very well on its own - no wall mount included. It's small so it wouldn't hurt a child even if it fell down.
1930369
No, it is pretty stable without being attached. I've had mine for a few months without it being screed into the wall and haven't had any problems. :)
1198516
The stand does not need to be attached to a wall or placed against a wall for support. My stand is inside an armoire. It is quite stable but then it remains secure inside the armoire. I would not place it on a table that could be bumped by accident. A sharp jolt could cause it to tip over as the weight of the TV makes it somewhat top heavy. Good luck.
368946
Nope. It easily leans against the wall. I don't have it bolted and it's stable
1640953
You can tighten the top apparatus quite a bit to secure it. The suction cup mainly helps to keep it balanced and flat against the wall. As long as you had the weight on it evenly distributed I would think if would be ok without using the suction cup. Just a best guess though-no personal experience.
661060
It is anchored to the wall with screws that come with the remote. However if you are worried about damaging your walls you could also use a medium weight 3M removable adhesive tape to secure the holder to the wall. Hope this helps!! :)
1421418
No. It is secured with a screw system. It is very stable. I have not had any concerns about.
2144275
You do not have to mount it to the wall. I have two of them and both are set on the counter against the wall under the cabinet. Never had any problems with stability.
1935550
Hi -- I have this and it is stable on its own however if you have children I'd recommend attaching to wall for safety.
1822622
I don't think so, it has suction cups on the bottom to attached to a solid surface. I don't think it would be stable without having a wall to secure it to.
2201994
It recommends attaching to the wall, and I think it even came with the hardware enclosed. It's a heavy piece and I wouldn't trust it not to topple over.
1605432
Yes - this product is very sturdy and can stand easily on it's own. However if you are in an area of the country that has risk for earthquakes, you probably should mount it next to the wall and use a wall anchor (I believe that's code in CA). Be safe!
2054287
I would advise against it. It does come with anchors, but it generally should have a load-bearing beam supporting at least part of the weight. Plus, if it is on a door, you will scratch the glass if you're not careful. This is really a pure wall-mount type of item.
615796
Hi - it will free stand, but I don't think it would be very sturdy since there is just the base to keep it up. It really should be against a wall.