Remember the live edge slab is not flat and is cupped a good bit so the bowties didn t exactly sit.
Hang a live edge slab on a wall.
Instructions clean up the live edge of the board with sandpaper if necessary.
Buy the right floating shelf hardware for the width of your live edge board.
For the finish i used an exterior semi gloss varnish which really made the grain pop in this slab.
So i ll start the tutorial here with a slab of unfinished live edge wood.
Finishing sanding the bowties.
Mantel floating live edge slab.
She recommends using a slab that is at least 3 thick in order to accommodate the 1 5 long screws that are needed to attach the metal legs.
The fireplace in my home needed a makeover so i decided to start by whitewashing the brick and making a floating live edge slab mantel.
Live edge floating shelf with invisible hardware.
Apply finish to the live edge floating shelves.
To hang the live edge slab.
Erin francois crafted this gorgeous live edge bench from a slab of walnut purchased online.
Mark and drill the hole for the floating shelf hardware post into the side of the live edge board.
Since the slab arrived raw and splintery it was necessary for her to sand down all sides.
I am a big fan of the simplicity and elegance of floating shelves they add a dynamic design and usefulness to an otherwise bland area.