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Remember: The lower the grit the more coarse the sandpaper typically used for a more intense sanding. The higher the grit the finer the sandpaper typically used as a final step to smooth the wood.
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Note: Use a pre-stain conditioner before you stain and a urethane the seal the wood once you are done.
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To me, the Brairsmoke stain alone wasn’t 100% what I was looking for and a bit too ashy-grey. I wanted something warmer and with some brown tones. I decided to also apply an Aged-Wood Accelerator to enhance the dark brown undertones.
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Using the spacing that you measured previously, use a 2″ wood screw to secure your bracket to the stud. Making sure to stay level with each new bracket you install. You don’t want to get to the end and install a crooked shelf!
Please note that you should use drywall anchors if you are not going to be securing directly into a stud. This is especially true for larger shelves.
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Repeat this step on all brackets.
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I love the finish product and it adds the perfect amount of horizontal storage that this space needed! Check out my blog post on how to make this awesome DIY Canvas Wall Art.
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This beginners tutorial will show you how to hang a wood shelf to give the illusion of an expensive floating shelf.
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I love the look of floating shelves and I knew that I wanted to incorporate one in my recent bathroom renovation. I really wanted a floating shelf that would span the entire length of the wall from the vanity to the shower. I also knew that a shelf that long would cost a ton of money. So, I decided to make one myself and I am really happy with how it turned out…and I saved a lot of money too!
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- 2×6 Lumber
- Wood Stain– I used Varathane Premium Wood Stain in Braismoke.
- Aged Wood Accelerator
- Stain Brush
- Clean Cloth
- Sand Paper80 and 120 Grit
- “L” Brackets
- Spray Paint