Hang A Live Edge Slab On A Wall

So i ll start the tutorial here with a slab of unfinished live edge wood.

Hang a live edge slab on a wall.

Remember the live edge slab is not flat and is cupped a good bit so the bowties didn t exactly sit. 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. Apply finish to the live edge floating shelves. Buy the right floating shelf hardware for the width of your live edge board.

Erin francois crafted this gorgeous live edge bench from a slab of walnut purchased online. Live edge floating shelf with invisible hardware. 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. Mark and drill the hole for the floating shelf hardware post into the side of the live edge board.

Instructions clean up the live edge of the board with sandpaper if necessary. Mantel floating live edge slab. To hang the live edge slab. Creating projects from slabs is one of my favorite things to do and this live edge slab mantel is no exception.

For the finish i used an exterior semi gloss varnish which really made the grain pop in this slab. 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. Since the slab arrived raw and splintery it was necessary for her to sand down all sides.