Diy reclaimed wood shelf brackets how to#
Diy reclaimed wood shelf brackets install#
Diy reclaimed wood shelf brackets free#

Diy reclaimed wood shelf brackets free#

We recently built a buffet table to fit in the space behind our DIY angled dining table (click to get the FREE woodworking plans!) to replace the old IKEA display cabinet we had before. Next to that wall, we have two black walnut live edge shelves that we moved from our old house. On the fireplace, we hung a slab of curly maple to be our new mantel. We’ve been working on the entire first floor of our home and centering it around our new shiplap fireplace and accent wall. This includes lots of warmer colors, like greens and blue, and natural elements, like wood. In our new home, we’ve been designing around a more natural, boho style compared to the coastal vibes of our first home. Live edge shelves are a great way to add a bit of rustic flair to any design style! Thanks for following along and be sure to check out the free, downloadable plans.This post will show you how you can make DIY live edge floating shelves from a large slab of hardwood using simple tools.

Add what you want to them and share this project with your friends. You’ve done the work, now reap the benefits of your DIY Wood Floating Shelf or Shelves, in my case. *Note: If you’re wanting a more secure shelf (maybe the kids could pull the shelf off of the frame) you can simply screw the shelf onto the 2×4 frame from the underside or topside. Slide the cedar box shelf on and you’re done! Then we’ll screw the 2×4 frame into the wall with 2 3” wood screws for each connection to the stud.

Diy reclaimed wood shelf brackets install#

Once the finishing process is done and everything has dried to the manufacturer’s recommended time, we can install it! We’ll first find the studs in the wall, should be about 16” apart. Install the 2×4 Frame and the Cedar Shelf The water-based sealer ensures that you won’t change the effect, patina, and color of the steel wool and vinegar solution. Let your solution work its magic for a while and once to the desired color, seal it all up with a water-based spray polyurethane. The finishing process that I did for this project was the steel wool and vinegar solution/stain. Sand the cedar box down to at least 220 grit with your orbital sander. Nail everything together with 1 ¼” nails and then let the glue dry. Dry fit all of the pieces to make sure your cuts were accurate, then add wood glue to the joints. Then we’ll put together the cedar box that will slide over the 2×4 frame, becoming the main shelf and the most visible part of this project. This frame will be completely hidden on the inside of the cedar shelf box, so once it’s made there is no need to finish this. Also screw in 3” wood screws from the opposite side, for more security. Kreg Jig (pocket hole joinery) the short boards onto the longer board. Once you have all of your pieces, we’ll make the 2×4 wood frame that’ll screw into the wall. Sand the boards, once they're cut to size. Take a look at the cut list in the free plans for dimensions and guidance. It basically consists of the 2×4 wood frame that screws into the studs in your wall and also the cedar picket shelf box that slides onto the frame.

We'll start this project by marking and making cuts for all of the different pieces for the wood floating shelf. *Note: This doesn’t include smaller things you may already have around the shop, including: glue, sandpaper, etc.

This is the cost for the wood, wood finish, and other basic supplies. The DIY Wood Floating Shelf can be made for about $10 in materials cost. Lumber for the frame and shelf – see wood list below Steel Wool & Vinegar Solution/Stain ( link to video tutorial) Water-Based Polyurethane Spray 3” Wood Screws 1 ¼” Nails Gorilla Wood Glue Approximate Total Cost: $10 Nail Gun Tape Measure, Straight Edge, Pencil Eye and Ear protection Supplies Needed Best of luck on yours.Ĭircular Saw OR Miter Saw Table Saw Drill Kreg Jig Orbital Sander– Ryobi makes a nice one.

Diy reclaimed wood shelf brackets how to#

Learn how to make your wood floating shelf below! Be sure to download the free plans here, as well. It's very budget friendly, does not take long to make, and they add a nice touch to any wall. This DIY Wood Floating Shelf project is a great one for anyone looking to get into woodworking and for the more advanced, alike. For this week's project, we made a couple of floating shelves.