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Each short piece will have 2 pocket holes like below …
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Next, I used my Ryobi 18V drill to connect the little pieces to the longer wall cleats with 2.5″ pocket hole screws. I included a line of Titebond wood glue under each small piece before linking …
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Each cleat will have 3 little boards linked like this.
![Building the shelf braces](https://i1.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Building-the-shelf-braces.jpg?ssl=1)
I attached them to the wall when I had all my braces built. Every wall is different, however this is the technique I have actually utilized on every floating shelf in my home.
These are the Spax screws I used to attach the braces to the wall. These are self-tapping and 3″ long. 3.5″ is a terrific length too.
![Spax Screws](https://i0.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Spax-Screws.jpg?ssl=1)
I marked lines on the wall where I wanted my shelves to sit. I utilized a stud finder to mark my studs on the wall. I used my Ryobi Effect motorist to go through the braces and into the studs in the wall. This is the level I use … Low-cost and works like a beauty!
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I attached the very first two braces and it looked a bit like this …
![Frames on wall](https://i1.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Frames-on-wall.jpg?ssl=1)
![how to attach a shelf to a wall](https://i0.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/how-to-attach-a-shelf-to-a-wall.jpg?ssl=1)
I measured 13 ” up from this brace to attach my next brace pieces utilizing the very same approach.
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Next, I generally covered the brace pieces. I began with the 1/4″ plywood for the bottoms of each rack. I utilized my Ryobi AirStrike nailer to attach these bottom pieces into the braces using wood glue and 1.25″ finish nails. A stapler will likewise deal with this part. I utilized my table saw to rip down the 1/4″ wood for this part, however you can also have Home Depot rip it down for you.
![Attach bottom boards](https://i1.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Attach-bottom-boards.jpg?ssl=1)
![Ryobi AirStrike Nail Gun](https://i0.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Ryobi-AirStrike-Nail-Gun.jpg?ssl=1)
Now I attached my top 3/4″ boards. These are 1 ‘ 10 typical boards I discovered in the house Depot. I cut them to size using my miter saw, and connected them utilizing wood glue and 1.25″ surface nails.
![Attach top pieces](https://i0.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Attach-top-pieces.jpg?ssl=1)
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![attach top and bottom of shelves](https://i1.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/attach-top-and-bottom-of-shelves.jpg?ssl=1)
I added my side pieces next using the very same technique … This is 1 ‘ 4 typical pine boards from House Depot.
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At this point I included my front pieces. I used wood glue and 1.25″ surface nails for this part.
![Attach front boards](https://i2.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Attach-front-boards.jpg?ssl=1)
![add glue to front board](https://i1.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/add-glue-to-front-board.jpg?ssl=1)
![Nail board to shelf brace](https://i2.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Nail-board-to-shelf-brace.jpg?ssl=1)
That’s it! I stained these racks using Varathane Kona stain. I also found some. Simpson Strong-Tie metal corners that I spray painted gold and attached using gold furnishings adds to each corner to dress each shelf up. I LIKE the outcome!
![DIY Corner Floating Shelves by Shanty2Chic](https://i1.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DIY-Corner-Floating-Shelves-by-Shanty2Chic.jpg?ssl=1)
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How charming is this wall too? I kind of love it!
![DIY Feature Wall by Shanty2Chic](https://i2.wp.com/www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DIY-Feature-Wall-by-Shanty2Chic.jpg?ssl=1)
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