Hardware and Fasteners - How to hang a Floating Shelf
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danablue19
05-01-08, 09:54 AM
Hey ,guys!I want to do a floating shelf 2 but i have a concrete wall.What changes ?And i'm curious if u can do a floating shelf using a full wooden box .
Speedwrench
05-01-08, 09:36 PM
is it a solid concrete wall or concrete block?
if it is solid use the concrete screws found at the big box stores, if block, drill holes and blow all of the dust out and then set metal anchors with epoxy for the best hold. the anchors will work with concrete, the screws are faster.
Murphy was an optimist
if it is solid use the concrete screws found at the big box stores, if block, drill holes and blow all of the dust out and then set metal anchors with epoxy for the best hold. the anchors will work with concrete, the screws are faster.
Murphy was an optimist
Kobuchi
05-02-08, 02:06 AM
If you have concrete, and don't mind drilling it and hacksawing steel rods, the shelf may be a sleek 3/4" thick and support a fair load. :) If you're interested...