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Floating Reclaimed Wood Shelves

June 9, 2020 By Lynn 2 Comments

Never give up on your DIY DREAMS! Haha! This project took me over two years to actually complete. GAH!! WHY?!! The same reason everything takes long…. one of these reasons: Scared to start. Too many other projects on your plate. Not enough time. The list could go on… I am sure!

Floating Shelves DIY- Pocketful of Paint Blog

So, here is what I did in my son’s room. I built three frames out of 2×4’s. I built my frame by using a back piece that would go against the wall and three arms screwed in to that main board.  Those boards stick out the depth you want your shelf to be.

Floating Shelves DIY- Pocketful of Paint Blog

I found my studs using my trusty stud finder and screwed my 2×4 frames into the wall. THEN I WAITED A YEAR, then I wrapped the frames with reclaimed fence wood. 🙂

Floating Shelves DIY- Pocketful of Paint Blog

When I use old fence wood in my house I always prep it my sanding it with 120 grit sandpaper on my electric sander, brush it with a steel brush, then blow it off with my air compressor.

To attach my reclaimed boards the 2×4’s I used my air compressor with my finish nail gun and 1.5 inch nails.

Floating Shelves DIY- Pocketful of Paint Blog

Since Beck’s desk is made out of reclaimed wood and would be bumpy to write; on I bought a clear plastic desk cover to go on the top. I found it on Amazon HERE. I also bought his chair on Amazon and I love it. You can find that HERE

Floating Shelves DIY- Pocketful of Paint Blog

Floating Shelves DIY- Pocketful of Paint Blog

Her are some more pictures of his room. It’s FINALLY FINISHED!!!

Floating Shelves DIY- Pocketful of Paint Blog

Floating Shelves DIY- Pocketful of Paint Blog

Floating Shelves DIY- Pocketful of Paint Blog

If you have any questions about items in this room please comment below and I will try to answer asap!

Becks bedding is from Beddy’s – You can use code: PAINT for 15% off your order.

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    Rachel says

    June 9, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    I love it! Is the dresser a thrifted find
    or is it available for retail purchase? Moving into a 100 year old home and my son is SO excited for his room transformation and finding ideas together! Thanks!

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      Lynn says

      July 20, 2020 at 10:26 am

      It was thrifted! 🙂

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