How to Build a Decorative Plate Shelf
Plate shelves are a decorative way to show off your collector plates or the plates your grandmother gave you. When making a plate shelf, you can use as many of the details as you like, or you can keep it very clean for a more contemporary look. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Wood
- Crown molding
- Small railing
- Router
- Drill
- Screws
- Wood glue
- Paint or stain
Instructions
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Determine how long and wide you want your plate shelf to be and cut a rectangular piece of wood to that size.
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Cut a trench where the plate can sit using your router saw. Center the trench on the plate shelf, and end the cut about a 1/4 inch before either edge of the shelf.
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Create a base around the bottom of the shelf using crown molding. Build it up elaborately or keep it as simple as your style dictates.
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Paint or stain each individual piece of your shelf, as it's easier to do this now than it is when the piece is fully assembled.
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Use wood glue and screws to assemble the base to the shelf and to add the railing.
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Cover the screws with wood putty and touch up the paint or stain if needed.
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Drill through the back of the base and into the wall to secure your plate shelf. Make sure the shelf is level. Drill into a stud or use wall anchors so your plate shelf doesn't come loose and fall.
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