Diy Floating Shelves Around Fireplace

Measure the space and cut the sides top bottom and shelves out of inch plywood.

Diy floating shelves around fireplace.

Two 1 12 boards to your desired shelf length i just cut mine in half for approximately 4 shelves one 1 4 board to your desired shelf length this will become the front of the shelf two 1 4 boards to the depth of your shelf should be about 11 1 4 but measure your 1x12s to be sure. Have the necessary tools for this diy floating shelves project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. Jan 2 2020 explore burt stevens s board shelves around fireplace on pinterest. A few months ago i installed a couple in our kitchen over the bar area.

To build simple floating shelves determine whether you wish to start with traditional solid wood or a hollow core door then cut the wood down to the proper dimensions assemble the pieces and fix the shelf to the wall using a hidden shelf mount. There are several forms of electrical fireplaces. See more ideas about fireplace fireplace built ins fireplace design. Add the bottom 1 4 plywood.

For that project we used a pair of 42 white floating shelves by home decorators collection. How to build shorter shelves. Shelves next to fireplace tile fireplaces are another of the numerous fireplace designs you shall discover. Cut your wood to the measurements you want for the top bottom sides back and shelves.

This piece and the rest of the project will be attached with wood glue and brad nails. For a built in book shelf find the studs to which you plan to attach the book shelf. Locate your wall studs and transfer the locations to the back piece. Build shorter shelves by cutting the shelf to length.

Choose white and you ll have got an impeccable fireplace finishing as it s unique and refined. Cut the back piece of the unit out of inch plywood. Predrill two holes at each stud location and use 3 1 2 wood screws to attach the shelf to the wall. In the pictured project the lower cabinets were made 20 inches deep to accommodate audio visual components.

Measure the space around your fireplace and on either side. Attach the top 1 10 shelf. The upper shelves are 11 inches deep to hold books and decor objects. The floating shelves on either side of our fireplace.

I already had experience working with floating shelves. In this video i build a pair of custom built in cabinets a few floating shelves and a fireplace mantel.