How to Build + Install Floating Shelves

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Floating shelves are a really beautiful and unique addition to any space in your home. They're great for displaying plants, books, and more! Here's a look at how to build and install them.

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– 1×12 pine boards (for top and bottom of shelves) – 1×4 pine boards (for front and sides of shelves) – 2×4 common boards (for ledger board & supports) – Painter’s tape – Wood glue – Wood filler – Wood stain – Sealer – Heavy duty screws

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Optional note:

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How to Build + Install Floating Shelves

Floating shelves are a really beautiful and unique addition to any space in your home. They're great for displaying plants, books, and more! Here's a look at how to build and install them.

– 1×12 pine boards (for top and bottom of shelves) – 1×4 pine boards (for front and sides of shelves) – 2×4 common boards (for ledger board & supports) – Painter’s tape – Wood glue – Wood filler – Wood stain – Sealer – Heavy duty screws

Materials Needed

Materials Needed

1

1

Cut + prep boards

Cut + prep boards

Optional note:

Optional note:

For a more seamless look, use a table saw to miter the edges of any sides of your boards that will meet each other!

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2

Assemble shelves

Assemble shelves

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3

Patch & Sand

Patch & Sand

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4

stain or paint

stain or paint

5

5

Hang shelves

Hang shelves

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