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DIY Floating Shelves

You can build these DIY Floating Shelves with Pipes with free plans and a how-to video tutorial by Shanty2Chic. Make sure to click the link below to download and print the full set of plans!
https://www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DIY-Floating-Pipe-Shelves-Free-Plans-by-Shanty2Chic.pdf
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Ingredients

  • 2 1x2x8 Pine or Whitewood
  • 1 1/2"x24"x48" Hardwood Plywood
  • 1 2.5" barnwood trim
  • 2 Metal Pipe Shelf Brackets
  • Wood Glue
  • 1 1/4" brad nails

Instructions

  • Cut List
  • After cutting the 1x2x8 to size, attach the 4 smaller pieces to one of the longer boards using wood glue and 1 1/4" brad nails, though the long board and into the short boards. Make sure the boards on each end are flush with the ends of the longer board and evenly space the other two boards.
  • Next, attach the other long board to the opposite ends of the shorter boards using wood glue and 1 1/4" brad nails, through the long board and into each shorter board. At this point, you should have a rectangle frame just like this.
  • Now, to add the top and bottom pieces! These are 1/2" hardwood plywood boards. We ripped each one down to 9 3/4" wide each. You can also have the hardware store do this for you. After cutting those to the correct length, attach them to the top and bottom of the shelf frame using wood glue and 1 1/4" brad nails, through the plywood and into the frame.
  • Now to add the trim. We ripped barn wood down to 2 1/2" each. You can also use a 1x3 board and you won't have to rip yours down. Cut the first piece to size. We cut each end at a 45° angle. The short point of each angle will be flush with the length of the shelf you have built so far. Attach the trim piece using wood glue and 1 1/4" brad nails, through the trim and into the shelf.
  • Cut each side piece next. The front of these boards is cut at a 45° angle, and the back is cut straight and flush with the back of the shelf. Attach these boards using wood glue and 1 1/4" brad nails.
  • All finished! Before hanging your pipe brackets, stain or paint your shelves and let the dry. Be sure to check out our video to see how we attach the brackets! It's super simple! Also, be sure to share your shelves that you build on social media and use #shanty2chic so that we can share them too!