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How to Make a Floating Wall Shelf, Beautiful and Minimalist

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Wall mounted shelves are a very attractive solution if you need additional storage space with decorative elements. What's more, how to make this floating wall shelf is very space-saving.

Floating wall shelves or floating shelves that are unique because of their magical impression are indeed mandatory furniture for modern minimalist homes which usually have li mited space. Not only serves as a place to store things, various types of floating wall shelves can beautify your home.

How to Make a Floating Wall Shelf, Beautiful and Minimalist

Materials and Tools for Making Floating Wall Shelves


Curious how to make your own wall shelf? You can start by preparing the ingredients first. There are at least 7 ingredients that you must prepare. Here's a list of the materials you need to make a floating wall shelf:
  • 3mm Iron Plate Length 7cm - 10cm (2 pieces)
  • 3mm Iron Plate Length 26cm - 35cm (2 pieces)
  • Multiplex or Triplex 12mm
  • Wood paint
  • Wood glue
  • Screws / Nails
  • Fisher S6 (4 pieces)

In addition to the materials above, you will also need a tool to make this floating wall shelf. Here's the list:

  • Hand Grinder
  • Welding machine
  • Wood saws
  • Hammer / Screwdriver
  • Level
  • There is

6mm iron drill bit and 6mm wall drill bit


If the tools and materials for the wall hanging shelf are complete, you can immediately practice how to make a floating wall shelf below. This wall shelf will complement the unique furniture in your home. Listen, yes!

How to Make Your Own Wall Shelf


How to make your own wall shelf at home is generally divided into three parts. First, you have to make brackets. After that, you can make the wall shelf. And finally, we will discuss how to install a wall-mounted shelf. Here are the steps on how to make a floating wall shelf:

How to Make Wall Mounted Shelf Brackets
Prepare an iron plate with the required size. You can use the remaining unused house window trellises to get this iron plate. Then, make a 6mm hole using a drill on both sides of the 7 cm iron plate.

When finished, weld a 2 cm iron plate in the center of the iron plate that has been perforated earlier so that it produces a T shape. To prevent rust, coat the bracket that has been made with anti-rust paint.

How to Make Your Own Wall Shelf
After the brackets are finished, it's time to make wall shelf boards. First, cut the multiplex to the desired size and according to your needs. The size of this shelf certainly affects the size of the bracket needed.

On the back of the shelf where there is no cover, there is a hole for inserting the bracket so that the bracket is not visible. Then assemble the multiplex parts. You can use wood glue on each joint to make the shelf strong. 

Use screws or nails to connect all the parts of the shelf. If you want maximum results and quality, use wind spikes. This type of nail will facilitate the finishing process because there is no head.

After that, cover the side of the multiplex using putty and sandpaper until smooth. You can paint the already smooth shelves in the color of your choice.

How to Install a Wall Mounted Shelf
After the wall shelf is finished, it's time to attach the shelf to the wall. Mark the part of the wall that will be punched for the shelf. Drill holes and install fisher S6 in each hole. 

After that, attach the bracket to the wall using screws or a screwdriver. Somewhat precise, use a waterpass to check whether the brackets are aligned or not. After that, all you have to do is install the bracket and insert the rack. That's how to make a floating wall shelf.

Tips for Installing Wall Mounted Shelf Without Drill


How to make a wall shelf float above may seem too complicated for some people because it requires a drill. Moreover, if you live in a boarding house or apartment where it is forbidden to put nails or drills into the walls.

No need to worry, you can also install a wall-mounted shelf without a drill, you know! How to?

How to install this wall-mounted shelf using multi-purpose adhesive. However, keep in mind, installing a wall mounted shelf with adhesive is only limited to certain wall shelves.

You have to choose a wall mounted shelf that is not heavy or light. Then, the items that you want to put on the shelves can't be heavy. However, the weight capacity offered by this wall mounted shelf is not as strong as that of a wall shelf with drilled brackets.

Avoid placing items such as books, CDs/DVDs, or electronic devices. Also avoid placing fragile objects such as flower vases, photo frames with glass, ceramic displays, and the like in case the wall shelves fall off.

You can buy this adhesive wall-mounted shelf at the nearest building store. Usually, the adhesive cloth comes with long bolts and fisher bolts that are used to hold the tape to the wall, so you don't need a drill.

Here are some practical tips for installing a wall-mounted shelf without a drill:


  • Clean the wall first so that the adhesive sticks perfectly.
  • Clean the walls with a rag and rubbing alcohol. Do not use water or cleaning fluid because the marks will be slippery.
  • Choose a flat and smooth wall for the shelf to stick on.
  • Do not stick shelves to brick walls, wallpapered walls, or freshly painted walls.
  • Try not to remove the adhesive cloth so that the adhesive power is not lost.

To add inspiration, here are some of the best modern minimalist wall shelf models that can be an option before you make a wall mounted shelf at home. 

Its simple but beautiful design is perfect for decorating rooms, living rooms, family rooms, and other rooms in the house. Congratulations on being creative with your modern minimalist wall shelf, yes!

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