Hang A Live Edge Slab On A Wall

Finishing sanding the bowties.

Hang a live edge slab on a wall.

I am a big fan of the simplicity and elegance of floating shelves they add a dynamic design and usefulness to an otherwise bland area. Since the slab arrived raw and splintery it was necessary for her to sand down all sides. Erin francois crafted this gorgeous live edge bench from a slab of walnut purchased online. So i ll start the tutorial here with a slab of unfinished live edge wood.

Buy the right floating shelf hardware for the width of your live edge board. She recommends using a slab that is at least 3 thick in order to accommodate the 1 5 long screws that are needed to attach the metal legs. This shelf is not designed to hold a lot of weight but is perfect for pictures flowers keys or maybe accent c. Instructions clean up the live edge of the board with sandpaper if necessary.

Live edge floating shelf with invisible hardware. Remember the live edge slab is not flat and is cupped a good bit so the bowties didn t exactly sit. Mantel floating live edge slab. To hang the live edge slab.

Mark and drill the hole for the floating shelf hardware post into the side of the live edge board. How to hang a floating solid wood shelf these instructions are geared for an advanced beginner who knows how to use basic power tools but maybe hasn t done any actual building or carpentry. Apply finish to the live edge floating shelves.