DIY Floating Shelves
Equipment
- miter saw
- orbital sander
- sanding discs
- tape measure
- stud finder
- chip brush
- paintbrush
- level
- saw horses (optional)
- drill/ impact driver
Materials
- wood conditioner
- wood stain Minwax Special Walnut
- polyurethane matte finish
- 2x8 pine boards
- metal shelf brackets
- 1/4" lag bolts 2 for each shelf bracket
Instructions
- Measure.
- Cut the boards.
- Sand.
- Wipe down.
- Apply wood conditioner.
- Apply 1st coat of stain.
- Apply 2nd coat of stain.
- Apply polyurethane.
- Drill pilot holes for lag bolts.
- Mount brackets on wall.
- Set shelves into brackets.
- Secure shelves with screws.