Things You'll Need:
- Boards 1-inch-by-8-inch-by-4-feet
- Brackets
- Screws 1-to-2-inches depending on shelf size
- Screws 1/2-inch depending on shelf size
- Level
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Step 1
Measure the available spaceMeasure the available space on the wall where you want to make wall shelves.
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Step 2
Purchase boardsPurchase boards that are already sanded and finished to fit the area. For a bedroom, kitchen, or living room boards that are 4-feet-long and 8-inches wide may work best. For a bathroom, you may need to use much smaller boards, especially if placing them over the toilet. To save money, purchase lumber, sand it, and finish it yourself.
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Step 3
Screw your brackets to one side of the board using the 1/2-inch screws. Be sure to align the angle of the bracket with the edge of the board. You will need to place a bracket every 12-to-18 inches under the wall shelf to support it.
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Step 4
Place the level on top of the shelf. Have another person hold the shelf while you level it against the wall. Put one screw in each end bracket once you have the shelf leveled. Then screw in the remainder of the one or two-inch screws to secure the wall shelf.










Comments
juliemcmurchie said
on 12/5/2009 Good instructions for making wall shelves.
Coach4U said
on 3/12/2009 Great project idea. "5"