This was by far the easiest and cheapest way to do this project. My shelves we're about $23 a piece to make as opposed to the hundreds of dollars per shelf you would spend on Etsy for custom shelves of the same size. Wish I could post a picture, they came out great! I posted your video on my IG story after the post of my first completed shelf for people to find. Thanks so much for making the best and most helpful floating shelf video!
The first half of the th-cam.com/users/postUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.
THANK YOU! This IS THE BEST video on these shelves!! (Mine cost more than $20 LOL BUT I opted for Poplar instead of pine) we did 3 on either side of our mantle and they came out gorgeous!! Thank you so much!! 👍👍👍👍👍
I just made this shelf to go under my tv mounted on the wall. I have my router sitting on it. Drilled a hole to run the cord through it. It turned out nice 👍🏽. Thanks ☺️
@@samyraestrada26 I wouldn’t put more than 25 lbs on it. It’s pretty sturdy but remember it has a piece of wood and I have 4 screws supporting the shelf.
With the 2x2 support only being 1.5” sticking out, doesn’t this allow for the shelf to eventually bend downward a bit, especially once you place things on the shelf? I’m having a hard time seeing how this would last awhile.
Why is it that people always have something negative about your channel l love it. I like you don’t have a workshop and that sometimes your uploads are simple! It called rehab for a reason. Keep up the good work 💕👏🏾💕
@@davipartin9543 went very well, 82" long mantel, I decided to take my first attempt at beveling the sides of it and it came out great! Even made two others without the bevel for my laundry room! Thank you for the easy tutorial!
Hello! I’ve been watching videos to learn how to make a floating a shelf and I think yours is the best! I am planning to follow exactly what you did. I just had one question, if I want my shelf to be a little higher, would I simply modify the 7 1/4 measurement to say 10 1/4 if I wanted it to be 6.5 in high? I know it’s a stupid question but this is the first time I do anything like this and am scared of making a mistake 😓. Thank you so much in advance and love your video!!
I swear your diy’s are always amazing but your thought process and the way you execute things always blows my mind! You make it look so effortless! Also, you could try putting the rope in a mesh bag and just tossing it in your washing machine to get rid of the smell. Love that little elevator scene with you whispering to yourself “gentlegentlegentle” lol!! 4:15
I need something like this in my living room for my TV. With your measurements, how big of a TV do you think this would accommodate to float over? How about weight? How much weight can this shelf hold?
I would probably think the max weight would be 50-75lbs, however, shelves like this are not meant for things that are that heavy, Nick Naks, Towels, cups, display items and such, your not going to be storying 300lb weights or anything. so just use logic and reasoning. The weakest point of this shelf will be the screws that hold the self to the 2x2 because you have only a thin area between the screw and the edge of the board, you could strength it a bit by clueing the whole top edge then screw it down thus adding more resistance to the weak points. but this is definitely not meant for heavy weights over 100lbs. also the wider the shelf, the weaker it will be on the front edge. think gravity is always pulling down. hope this helps.
Hello there. Thanks for sharing this video. I am a big fan and an amateur DIY'er. Will be attempting to make these shelves for our living room wall. I do have a question though. As I was noting down the dimensions, I noticed that there may be a gap of around 1/2 inch between the top of shelf and the wall frame ? If so, how did you handle that or is my math wrong ?
I know your question is 3 years old lol, but you’re absolutely correct. I wish they would’ve said what their solution to this was because obviously 1+1+2 is 4, the same height as the front of the shelf, but of course lumber is a quarter of an inch smaller meaning the total for the back of shelf is 3.25” whereas the front of the shelf is 3.75”. I assume their solution to this was just to have the top of the shelf “sit” on the 2x2 with a half inch gap below that. Not exactly ideal for a shelf that likely won’t hold much weight to begin with. I suppose you could use 3.5” inch screws that would be long enough to “reach” the bottom half of the shelf past the gap.
Bonjour pour commencer je voulais vous dire que j'adore ce que vous faites... une petite question derrière les l'etagere est-ce une tapisserie ou du carrelage pourriez-vous me donner la marque du produit svp
Great vid.before the end of this month will make mine. Have you guys given any thought to using shellac clear or amber instead of poly? Shellac is natural & gives a richer , warmer feel
How do the 1x8’s (actual depth .75) sit flush on either side of the 2x2 (actual depth 1.75) on the back end if the front of the shelf is a 1x4 (3.75 actual width)? You’d be left with a half inch gap. Is the top half on the shelf just “sitting” on the 2x2 with a half inch gap underneath the 2x2?
And then round off the corners giving it a more natural look, it'll look so nice! At first when I started rounding all my corners and creating rounded indents I was skeptical, but it looks way more natural! I highly recommend doing it!
Hi is it possible to add cleefs (not sure about spelling) for extra support on the anchoring wood? Also is it possible to do the shelves your way with a less thicker (height) shelf and a shorter width (less protruding out)?
Out of curiosity, i was at my lokal DIY centre yesterday, and for the wood alone it would be almost €240, which equates to $265, not including the charge for the use of their panel saw. Wood is expensive here, damn. 5:51
We give the terminology as it appears in stores, but we account for the difference when making the project. So you can be assured that when we say a 1x6, even though it's actually 3/4 x 5 1/2 you should be using a 1x6.
This was by far the easiest and cheapest way to do this project. My shelves we're about $23 a piece to make as opposed to the hundreds of dollars per shelf you would spend on Etsy for custom shelves of the same size. Wish I could post a picture, they came out great! I posted your video on my IG story after the post of my first completed shelf for people to find. Thanks so much for making the best and most helpful floating shelf video!
how much weight can they hold?
The first half of the th-cam.com/users/postUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.
You guys have the best videos. All the info and steps are in the videos and y’all don’t do those lengthy intros that everyone on TH-cam does.
THANK YOU! This IS THE BEST video on these shelves!! (Mine cost more than $20 LOL BUT I opted for Poplar instead of pine) we did 3 on either side of our mantle and they came out gorgeous!! Thank you so much!!
👍👍👍👍👍
How much was it
I love you two. I built my son & wife the dining room table following your easy step by step video!!! Thank you guys very much!!!
You could eliminate the wood filler by using pocket holes and a French cleat can be used to hang the shelf. Just an option. Great project!
I just made this shelf to go under my tv mounted on the wall. I have my router sitting on it. Drilled a hole to run the cord through it. It turned out nice 👍🏽. Thanks ☺️
heyy quick question… do you happen to know about how much weight it can hold up to???
@@samyraestrada26 I wouldn’t put more than 25 lbs on it. It’s pretty sturdy but remember it has a piece of wood and I have 4 screws supporting the shelf.
With the 2x2 support only being 1.5” sticking out, doesn’t this allow for the shelf to eventually bend downward a bit, especially once you place things on the shelf? I’m having a hard time seeing how this would last awhile.
Seems adding a French cleat using hardwood like red oak is the way to go
also lets you easily remove the shelf later if need be
You guys are the best i absolutely love your videos and how you give us the blue print. Please dont change anything and keep the videos coming. GB
Best and easiest and simplest and cheapest floating shelves I’ve ever seen~~!!!! Thank you!!!
Love love it!! ❤️. Thank you for sharing your wonderful skills! ❤️
Love this. Thanks. I knew the look I wanted for my fireplace wall would be impossible to find. Now i know how to do it myself. 💪
I just love you guys. You make watching your videos fun. Keep it up.
At of all the floating shelf videos on TH-cam, the best by far. Keep up the good work.!!!!!
Glad to see you guys back! You’ve been missed!!
Thank you! Glad to be back!
Love your videos guys love how y’all show step by step!
Thanks so much!
Hell yes! I’m making this tomorrow! Thank you
Easiest , most informative ** video I could find. Thank You!!
Why is it that people always have something negative about your channel l love it. I like you don’t have a workshop and that sometimes your uploads are simple! It called rehab for a reason. Keep up the good work 💕👏🏾💕
Just love your tutorials! I'm building a cottage and getting so many great ideas watching your videos!
Wow! I’m so going to do this! It will b my first time constructing anything. I’ll let you know how it turns out!
Extremely helpful and encouraging for us to try
Amazing this is so much simpler than other ideas I’ve seen!
I love how you guys keep it so simple! Every time I watch DIYs I think how the heck am I gonna be able to do that myself? !
Thank you! Went out and bought some soft pine today and going to extend the length to put over my fireplace. Love your tutorials!
Well .... how did it go Jackie?
@@davipartin9543 went very well, 82" long mantel, I decided to take my first attempt at beveling the sides of it and it came out great! Even made two others without the bevel for my laundry room! Thank you for the easy tutorial!
@@Craftyblonde1 for the shelves in your laundry room, do the shelves hold detergent and other heavy items ?
Easiest way I've seen so far. Good job.
By the way that shelf looks gorgeous and you made it look so easy to make tfs don’t hurt your back working on the floor like that.
🤣 It shows he is enjoying his project ...all done 🤩
I alway envy those who are handy like you. 👍
Oh you can do it too!
Hello! I’ve been watching videos to learn how to make a floating a shelf and I think yours is the best! I am planning to follow exactly what you did. I just had one question, if I want my shelf to be a little higher, would I simply modify the 7 1/4 measurement to say 10 1/4 if I wanted it to be 6.5 in high? I know it’s a stupid question but this is the first time I do anything like this and am scared of making a mistake 😓. Thank you so much in advance and love your video!!
Nice and simple. Looks really good.
I gave this video a thumbs up AS SOON AS I SAW THE DOG.
You guys are great. Good, simple tutorials that look very professional. Well done!
Best part, no plywood. Awesome.
I was trying to figure out a way to make a floating shelf instead of those metal brackets from ikea. This idea is genius!!! Thanks
So nice to see you,long time since I've seen one.Great work .
Thanks! Yeah it's been too long, hoping to step it up here....
I swear your diy’s are always amazing but your thought process and the way you execute things always blows my mind! You make it look so effortless! Also, you could try putting the rope in a mesh bag and just tossing it in your washing machine to get rid of the smell. Love that little elevator scene with you whispering to yourself “gentlegentlegentle” lol!! 4:15
Wish you guys had the time to do more build videos. These are great!
I just made these today!!! Looks great!! Thank you!!!
WOW! This looks awesome. Appreciate the effort put into building this floating shelf! Good job!
Keep doing these please! Got your book. Excellent. Happy New Year to both of you
Nice work 👍
Glad to see a new video from you guys! Good stuff.
Thanks for watching!
Best damn video I've seen with out a word being said. Bravo 👏 and thank you 😊
Thank you for the video I'm making Kitchen shelves like yours ...
I need something like this in my living room for my TV. With your measurements, how big of a TV do you think this would accommodate to float over? How about weight? How much weight can this shelf hold?
What was the weight capacity of each shelf?
I was hoping to get the answer to this too
@@ReganShopsAmazon I’m guessing not very much weight.
I would probably think the max weight would be 50-75lbs, however, shelves like this are not meant for things that are that heavy, Nick Naks, Towels, cups, display items and such, your not going to be storying 300lb weights or anything. so just use logic and reasoning.
The weakest point of this shelf will be the screws that hold the self to the 2x2 because you have only a thin area between the screw and the edge of the board, you could strength it a bit by clueing the whole top edge then screw it down thus adding more resistance to the weak points. but this is definitely not meant for heavy weights over 100lbs. also the wider the shelf, the weaker it will be on the front edge. think gravity is always pulling down. hope this helps.
Hello there. Thanks for sharing this video. I am a big fan and an amateur DIY'er. Will be attempting to make these shelves for our living room wall. I do have a question though. As I was noting down the dimensions, I noticed that there may be a gap of around 1/2 inch between the top of shelf and the wall frame ? If so, how did you handle that or is my math wrong ?
I know your question is 3 years old lol, but you’re absolutely correct. I wish they would’ve said what their solution to this was because obviously 1+1+2 is 4, the same height as the front of the shelf, but of course lumber is a quarter of an inch smaller meaning the total for the back of shelf is 3.25” whereas the front of the shelf is 3.75”. I assume their solution to this was just to have the top of the shelf “sit” on the 2x2 with a half inch gap below that. Not exactly ideal for a shelf that likely won’t hold much weight to begin with. I suppose you could use 3.5” inch screws that would be long enough to “reach” the bottom half of the shelf past the gap.
Great easy diy thanks
Awesome video! Thank you
Great job as always !but where have you been great to see you back 🍺🍺🍷🍷👍👍👍👍
Thanks! We've been working on DIY projects for our book coming out in January! That's wrapped up now so hoping to kick out more vids...
Damn why does the beat have to bang like that? Has me listening in just for the beats lol love the videos
I know, its so passionate 😂😂
Ok thats amazing definitely going to make my self a wall shelf !!!
Where I can but the gold and white plastic or the INE you can hang the shelve love it
Yay!! U guys made another video.
Thanks for watching! We're hoping to increase our output here now that our book projects have wrapped up!
Thanks for this video. What size of screws did you use to hold the 2x2 to the wall?
Bonjour pour commencer je voulais vous dire que j'adore ce que vous faites... une petite question derrière les l'etagere est-ce une tapisserie ou du carrelage pourriez-vous me donner la marque du produit svp
Nice!..I was waiting for this,.my husband did something very similar but of course nothing compare the perfection here 😉👍
Looks amazing 👌💯
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for this plan. I want that Tesla Cybertruck too! 3:35
Hi! Great video! Question....any idea of how much weight the shelves can hold?
Thanks! As long as you attach the 2x2s to studs it should hold just fine. We're planning on using it for dishes/cup/etc.
Blanca in the mix!! Awesome!!
Haha, she wouldn't stop bugging us until she made an appearance!
Yeah for Henry!!! 🐶 🐕
Thank you ❤
Belo trabalho,The best👍🇧🇷
Thank you for making this so easy!!!!
Nicely done
By far the easiest tutorial I've watched. Definitely going to try this one.
Looks Great 👍🏻!!!
Great vid.before the end of this month will make mine. Have you guys given any thought to using shellac clear or amber instead of poly? Shellac is natural & gives a richer , warmer feel
How do the 1x8’s (actual depth .75) sit flush on either side of the 2x2 (actual depth 1.75) on the back end if the front of the shelf is a 1x4 (3.75 actual width)? You’d be left with a half inch gap. Is the top half on the shelf just “sitting” on the 2x2 with a half inch gap underneath the 2x2?
Awesome great video will definitely be referencing when I build!!
Great idea!
WHAT!!! We have a dog that’s a chihuahua mix and his name is Henry too! How crazy!!!
noiiiice, would heavy weight be a issue?such as books?
Probably, you'll want more of a structure for the frame and I'd suggest using wood glue with finishing nails instead of wood screws.
Awesome 👍 video
You are giving ideas to my wife. And know she want me to make this. 😫
My husband said the same thing 😂😂
Pretty cool the only thing is that this project doesn’t cost $20 box the lumber is not cheap that all plus stain etc
And then round off the corners giving it a more natural look, it'll look so nice!
At first when I started rounding all my corners and creating rounded indents I was skeptical, but it looks way more natural! I highly recommend doing it!
Me encantan tus videos. Congratulations from Balearic Islands.
Gracias and hello to the Balearic Islands!
I wish I had those tools to make it 😭. I love it! 3:47
Hi is it possible to add cleefs (not sure about spelling) for extra support on the anchoring wood? Also is it possible to do the shelves your way with a less thicker (height) shelf and a shorter width (less protruding out)?
If i wanted to use a 1x10..what would the cuts be for the sides.and front cover?
How long were your screws to secure the 2x2?
Question - how sturdy is the front edge of this shelf? What if I wanted to make a deeper shelf?
Then a 4''x4'' he
Great video! thanks for the info.
i wish you would of said the kind of wood and color of stain you used
Is this good for DVD player and soundbars?
could i make this shelf 12 inches deep? would it be strong enough to hold laundry detergant?
Makes everything so easy LOVE YOU GUYS ❤️
Do u have any ideas for a work bench ? For simple things like diys
Thinking of trying this one. Do you guys already buy the wood that straight edge or do you do a rip cut to make it flush?
Good job brother
Muy bonito y hecho en casa!
Love it!!!
So nice..
Would this method be suitable for a six foot shelf?
Out of curiosity, i was at my lokal DIY centre yesterday, and for the wood alone it would be almost €240, which equates to $265, not including the charge for the use of their panel saw. Wood is expensive here, damn. 5:51
What the hell, pretty sure it would run me like 60 and most for the wood
I have a question about your wood sizes...is the size you give the actual size ? For example......like when you say 1x6, is it 1x6 or is it 1x5.5 ?
We give the terminology as it appears in stores, but we account for the difference when making the project. So you can be assured that when we say a 1x6, even though it's actually 3/4 x 5 1/2 you should be using a 1x6.
Ok...thank you for the answer ....I really love your videos !!
May I know where the back panel is from? Its looks very modern and I could use that for my kitchen backsplash
Home Depot!
@@TheRehabLife Thank you!
What kind of wood did you use and what stain color would that be. ???
Son geniales los 2
Fantastic job and video, new sub here.