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DIY Floating Shelves

This easy tutorial will show you how to build these DIY floating shelves. Just follow the free printable plans and how-to video. You can click the link below to download and print the full set of plans!
https://www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DIY-Floating-Shelves-Free-Plans.pdf
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Keyword: diy floating shelve, free plans

Ingredients

  • 1 1x10x8 Pine or Whitewood
  • 2 2x3x8 Framing Lumber
  • 1 4'x4'x1/4" Hardwood Plywood
  • 3 1x4x6' Pine or Whitewood
  • 1 1/4" Brad Nails
  • 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws
  • 3 1/2" Wood Screws
  • Wood Glue

Instructions

  • Cut List
  • Screw the three 7 3/4" pieces to the back 32" piece.
  • Locate your wall studs and transfer the locations to the back piece. Predrill two holes at each stud location and use 3 1/2" wood screws to attach the shelf to the wall.
  • Add the bottom 1/4" plywood. this piece and the rest of the project will be attached with wood glue and brad nails.
  • Attach the top 1x10 shelf.
  • Attach the side 1x4 trim.
  • Attach the 1x4 front trim. Now you're ready to tape off the walls, sand and finish.