You can spend a lot of money on bespoke shelving for your home, but why not make some for yourself? You will need some basic materials to make shelving for your home, but the materials are easy to source, and so you should have no problem. This
DIY project is great for people who are new to the world of home improvement. If you're ready to take on the challenge, let's get started.
Getting the right materials
Getting the right material for this project is vital. You will need to ensure that you get strong material for the project so that the shelving will be safe and sturdy. Your shelves will need to hold a lot of weight. Make sure that you buy high-quality wood when you are choosing your materials. You may have to spend a little more of wood than you'd like to, but it will be worthwhile. You are already saving money by making the shelves yourself, and so you can afford to splash out on some quality wood.
Measuring your wood
When it comes to measuring your material, you have to ensure that you are precise. There is nothing worse than making shelves that don't fit your wall space. Measure the wall space where you intend to put the shelves so that you don't have any issues. As a general rule, you should make the shelf a little smaller than the width of your walls. Having a massive shelf across your wall will dominate your living area and look a little odd.
Cutting your shelves
Before you cut your shelves, you need to draw out some guidelines. You might want to get a little creative here and create a modern design for your shelving. Curved or jagged shelves tend to look contemporary, and so you might want to play around with the edges of your shelves for a unique look. If you're not sure where to start, you can download templates online so that you don't have to create the designs yourself. When it comes to cutting your shelves, you need to ensure that you have reliable tools. Contact a
carbide cutting tool manufacturer so that you can get some bespoke cutters for the job. Using a carbide cutting tool will mean that you get a smooth and sleek finish on your edges.
Sanding down the wood
Once you have cut your shelves down to size, it is time to start sanding. You can
sand the wood down by hand using some quality sanding paper, but that job is laborious. You would be better off using an industrial sander for the job. An electric sander will work over the wood in less than five minutes, and so you don't have to waste much time on this stage. Ensure that you have a smooth finish on your shelving. Any stray bits of wood will be dangerous, and so it is best to get rid of them now.
Finishing your shelves
Finishing your shelves is the fun part. Now, you can paint your shelving to match your home. A modern look is black matt shelves, which look great in studies and bedrooms. Make sure that you choose a color that suits the
interior of your home. That way, you can make sure that you are comfortable with the shelving. To fix the shelves to the wall, you will need some simple wall fixtures. You can pick wall fixtures up from your local DIY store for next to nothing.
Fixing your shelves to the wall
When you have your fixtures and shelves ready, you can fix your shelves to your wall. This part of the job is possibly the hardest. You need to make sure that the shelving is level. Use screws to fix the fixture to the bottom of your shelves first. Use a straight surface to make out where you will put the fixtures. You may need somebody to hold the shelves in place while you screw the fixtures to the wall. When you put the shelf up, you can use a level to see whether the shelf is straight or not. It is vital that your shelving is straight and level.