Hang A Live Edge Slab On A Wall

Creating projects from slabs is one of my favorite things to do and this live edge slab mantel is no exception.

Hang a live edge slab on a wall.

Live edge floating shelf with invisible hardware. Erin francois crafted this gorgeous live edge bench from a slab of walnut purchased online. Apply finish to the live edge floating shelves. Remember the live edge slab is not flat and is cupped a good bit so the bowties didn t exactly sit.

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. 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. The fireplace in my home needed a makeover so i decided to start by whitewashing the brick and making a floating live edge slab mantel. So i ll start the tutorial here with a slab of unfinished live edge wood.

Finishing sanding the bowties. Mantel floating live edge slab. This shelf is not designed to hold a lot of weight but is perfect for pictures flowers keys or maybe accent c. Buy the right floating shelf hardware for the width of your 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. Instructions clean up the live edge of the board with sandpaper if necessary. Since the slab arrived raw and splintery it was necessary for her to sand down all sides.