Beautiful How To Make Floating Wood Shelves

Cut two pieces from the 1 x 8 boards to the width of the shelf which for this project is 24 inches.

How to make floating wood shelves. Step 1 Measure and make the cuts. Step 1 Determine the place. If you use materials at hand to make it determine the size proceed from their size and quantity.

We cut ours to 25 per shelf. Glue a filler block flush with the end and nail each side with small brad nails. Prep the 1x2 Spacers.

In this video April Wilkerson takes you through the process of making floating live edge wood shelves. April Wilkerson turns a uniquely featured slab of live edge walnut lumber into a series of floating shelves. If you dont have a level measure from the floor to your mark.

Examine the wall where youre putting your shelf then measure out the desired length of the shelf. Drill them 34 in. Its shape design and dimensions.

Determine floating shelf height. You can cut your wood to whatever size you desire but the example below is for a 2 x 3 floating shelf. Cut the shelf to length.

Determine height you want the TOP of the shelf to be and make a light mark in pencil. Before you can assemble your floating shelf you need to measure and cut your wood. Decide the length of your shelf.