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Daan

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On this page, you'll read about Daan's DIY story, who made his own floating wall shelves from MDF. Daan shares his experience and the steps he took to realize these stylish wall shelves. Daan provides handy tips for attaching and finishing the shelves. With his homemade floating wall shelves, Daan has made a beautiful and functional addition to his interior. Follow his steps and create your own floating MDF wall shelves.

Description by Daan

Hollow wall shelves made of miter-cut MDF. Various slats are attached in the niche, and the shelves are slid over them. After placement, the shelves are varnished and the seams are caulked.

How I Made This Project

I measured the length and depth of the niche to determine the dimensions of the hollow wall shelves. Then, I determined how many shelves could be placed. I ordered materials and had them miter-cut to create hollow shelves. Upon receipt, I folded 2 shelves and 1 slat together with tape and wood glue. For stability, I also placed a wooden slat between the two shelves. Then, I placed slats on the wall with a width that fits precisely between the hollow wall shelves. I slid the shelves over the slats and screwed them in place (pre-drilled and countersunk holes). Screw holes were filled with putty, shelves were sanded, and then varnished. Finally, all seams were caulked.