EASY WAYS TO INSTALL A FLOATING SHELF
Wood|September 2023 - Issue 290
We tried out several hardware options to see how well they work for creating shelves that appear magically suspended on the wall.
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EASY WAYS TO INSTALL A FLOATING SHELF

Floating shelves made from solid-all the rage in recent years. People love the chunky look and the way the shelves appear to cling to the wall without any supports.

Of course, these shelves don't work because of some antigravity magic. They simply trick the eye thanks to hardware that sits behind the shelf where it remains hidden from view.

Long posts that fit into deep holes in the back edge of the shelf are among the most common for mounting slabs. We picked up a few different examples online to see how they work and what you'll need to know to use them successfully.

Evald Floating Shelf Brackets

These posts simply screw to the wall using the included hardware for studs, drywall, and brick. You'll need a slab at least 134" thick and 612-18" wide. The brackets hold 100 lbs each.

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