If you are looking to create some new storage space in your home, floating shelves are a great option. It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing ways to maximize the space in your home or apartment. They present you with the opportunity to create storage space in areas where bulky cabinets cannot fit in, as floating shelves create a clean and elegant look without taking up too much space. In the Floating Shelves, the brackets and the hardware are hidden, so it creates a sleek design. If you are planning to install it by yourself, you should follow this guideline.

Gather All The Required Supplies: If you are determined to install it by yourself, make sure to gather all the materials that are required before you begin. If you do not have all the tools required, you might end up damaging your wall, so before you begin, make sure that you have every tool that you need. You will probably need a level, a stud finder, pencil, drill, and a screwdriver. So, keep all these items close by before you begin.

The Second Step Is To Find The Stud: You will need to install the floating shelf into a stud so that the shelf can hold heavier items. Even if you do not intend to put any heavy items on the shelf, this is a safe option. If you are going to place the shelf into drywall, use a stud finder to determine the location of the stud behind the wall. And if there is not a stud where you want to place the shelf, you can use a drywall anchor to support the weight.

The Next Step Is To Attach The Internal Brackets: The third step is to attach the internal brackets once you have found a place where you want to install the floating shelves. When you are installing internal brackets, the first step is to line up the brackets, you can then drill the pilot holes into the wall depending on where the holes in the brackets are. Once you have matched well and drilled the holes, you can then go ahead and attach the internal brackets. You can then repeat the process depending on the number of times that you need to.

Installing The Shelf:  Once the internal brackets have been installed safely and securely, the next step will be to install the shelf. You will have to install the bracket at the back of the shelf, so line up the holes on the back of the shelf depending on the internal bracket. You can then slide the shelf into the bracket on the wall, and if your shelving unit has screws on the bottom of the shelf, make sure to fasten that as well. Once all these steps have been completed, you can then begin stacking all the items that you are planning to display.

Creating A DIY Floating Shelf: If you want to create a DIY floating shelf, you can also do it, although if you do not have time the best option would be to purchase ready-made shelves. If you are building your shelf, you can customize it depending on your preference and the style that you are looking to achieve. To build your floating shelf, you will need any material of your choice, you will need a saw to cut it depending on your liking, get adjustable invisible bracket support, pencil to mark, drill, and a level. Once you have everything ready you can start and follow the same steps mentioned above.

Whether you are installing floating shelves to create new storage space or to decorate your home, if you are planning to install it by yourself, you can follow the steps mentioned above.