Easy
Time: 180 min
Cost: $30.00
Floating Wall Shelves
Invisible-bracket shelves that look like they float on the wall.
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Overview
Two 800 × 250 × 45 mm solid-wood shelves on hidden steel brackets.
Cut list
| Part | Dimensions | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf boards | 800 × 250 × 25 mm | 2 |
| Lip strips | 800 × 20 × 20 mm | 2 |
| (Hidden) steel brackets | per bracket spec | 2 |
Steps
- Router a slot in each shelf for the bracket arm.
- Glue the lip strip along the front and bottom edges to hide the bracket.
- Screw the brackets into wall studs.
- Slide the shelves onto the brackets.
Warning
Verify the bracket load rating against what you will place on the shelf.
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Materials
- ◆ Solid wood
- ◆ Hidden shelf brackets
- ◆ Wood glue
Tools needed
- Router
- Drill
- Stud finder
Steps
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1
Router slots
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2
Glue lips
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3
Fix brackets
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4
Slide shelves
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