Make a Floating Shelf Using Old Belts

Dan Faires shows how to make a rustic, chic floating bookshelf using old belts.

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Make a Wood Shelf Using Old Belts

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Dan Faires creates two floating bookshelves by using wood, stain and belts from around the house.

By: Dan Faires

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Floating Shelves Made From Old Belts

Make a floating shelf using old belts, wood boards and screws.

From: Danmade

Materials and Tools:

2x6 wood board, cut down to two 36" pieces
table saw
power drill and screws
carpenter's square
tape measure
goggles

hand sander with 220-grit paper
dark walnut wood stain
polyurethane
paintbrush
level
leather belts with matching hardware

Instructions:

Measure and cut two 36" pieces from a 2x6 wood board using a tape measure and table saw.

Measure two 36" pieces of wood from a 2X4.

Measure Wood Pieces for Shelves

Measure two 36" pieces of wood from a 2X4.

Cut Your Wood for Floating Shelves

Cut two 36" pieces from a 2x6 wood board using a tape measure and table saw.

Sand wood pieces using a hand sander with 220-grit paper, and apply a generous coat of dark walnut stain. Wipe access stain with a clean rag to enhance wood grain. Allow to dry.

Add a layer of stain to make sure that your shelf has a finished look. Use a rag to show off the grain of the wood.

Apply a Thick Coat of Stain to Plank

Use a paintbrush to apply a thick coat of stain to plank of wood to make a floating shelf and smooth it out with a rag to highlight the wood's natural grain.

Add Stain to Finish Your Shelf

Add a layer of stain to make sure that your shelf has a finished look. Use a rag to show off the grain of the wood.

Add a coat of polyurethane, and allow to dry.

Make Your Floating Shelf Shine with Polyurethane

Apply Polyurethane to Your Floating Shelf

After staining wood, apply a coat of polyurethane to finish your floating shelf.

From: Danmade

Source belts with similar hardware. Locate a wall to hang belts, and measure and mark the wall at the appropriate width.

Measure for Shelves and Mark the Wall

Measure the appropriate length and width for your floating shelves and mark the wall.

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Drill holes at the marks, and add anchors.

Drill holes in wall to make a place for your anchors.

Use a drill to insert the anchors into your wall to support your shelves.

Drill Holes in Wall Using a Power Drill

Drill holes in wall to make a place for your anchors.

Support Shelves with Wall Anchors

Use a drill to insert the anchors into your wall to support your shelves.

Attach the top of the belt to the wall with a screw. Loop the belt through its buckle and tighten.

Attach Belt to Wall with Screws

Use a drill to secure the belts to the wall with screws to provide the support for your floating shelves.

From: Danmade

Slide in the wood board, and tighten the belts until everything is level. Secure belts to wood with screws along the bottom of the board. Decorate and accessorize.