Hi all, I’m looking to have some floating shelves built and installed, but I’m having some trouble locating someone to do the work. I’ve already been in touch with Transcend Construction, but they’re not able to help. Here’s what I’m looking to do: In short, I’m looking to install some floating shelves in three spots in my apartment. Two of them are super-simple; just one-piece solid wood floating... [more]
Hi all,
I’m looking to have some floating shelves built and installed, but I’m having some trouble locating someone to do the work. I’ve already been in touch with Transcend Construction, but they’re not able to help. Here’s what I’m looking to do:
In short, I’m looking to install some floating shelves in three spots in my apartment.
Two of them are super-simple; just one-piece solid wood floating shelves (1 shelf in each room).
The last one is the hard one. I’d like to set up four evenly spaced floating shelves on the wall of the living room. The shelves would be roughly 9 13/16″ deep, roughly 64 1/2″ long and 2″ thick. However, my concern is the ability of the wall (drywall + metal studs) to hold that much weight — I’m guessing it might need to be reinforced.
Anyway, I’m wondering if anyone has had a good experience with a similar project. Happy to provide photos if needed.
Thanks in advance!
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Response by ab_11218
over 12 years ago
Posts: 2017
Member since: May 2009
have you looked at Ikea's offerings? i had a floating shelf and it did not weigh anything and the metal construction created for support was strong. i would even use that as a base and put whatever material you want over, incase you don't like any options they offer.
much cheaper than reinventing the wheel.
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Response by jippolito
over 12 years ago
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Member since: Nov 2010
@ab_11218 Thanks for the response. I did look at Ikea's stuff. Unfortunately the sizing wouldn't quite work for what I'm looking to do.
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Response by Smiles6082
over 12 years ago
Posts: 2
Member since: Aug 2010
contact Particia Berdeja at Wood4U - fabulous work - and I am fussy....
pberdeja@wbdny.com
Most of their work is for architects. I have floating shelves and cabinets hung on my living room wall. I copied a design from the website houzz.com.
call them - you wont be disappointed.
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Response by ab_11218
over 12 years ago
Posts: 2017
Member since: May 2009
if the Ikea shelves are slightly smaller, you can have someone wrap them with the material you want and enlarge them. you may even be able to take 2 of the shelves and wrap them to look as one.
have you looked at Ikea's offerings? i had a floating shelf and it did not weigh anything and the metal construction created for support was strong. i would even use that as a base and put whatever material you want over, incase you don't like any options they offer.
much cheaper than reinventing the wheel.
@ab_11218 Thanks for the response. I did look at Ikea's stuff. Unfortunately the sizing wouldn't quite work for what I'm looking to do.
contact Particia Berdeja at Wood4U - fabulous work - and I am fussy....
pberdeja@wbdny.com
Most of their work is for architects. I have floating shelves and cabinets hung on my living room wall. I copied a design from the website houzz.com.
call them - you wont be disappointed.
if the Ikea shelves are slightly smaller, you can have someone wrap them with the material you want and enlarge them. you may even be able to take 2 of the shelves and wrap them to look as one.