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Installing floating shelves on a tile wall

  Question: Do you have any concerns that mounting the support bracket over glass tile will cause issues? Answer: Installing the shelves over glass tile or any tile for that matter is going to be troublesome. You will likely break the glass from the pressure of tightening the bolts. If you have not yet installed your glass tile, you should hold off until the brackets are in place so you can tile around them. If the wall is already tiled, you can either Read More...

Ideabook of floating shelves to inspire

There are plenty of floating shelf ideas out there, have a look at the best ones I could find: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24982066/thumbs/floating-shelves-to-inspire   Cheers, Billy D   Read More...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Any reason is reason enough to have a party when you’re Irish, which of course leads to the question: Does Ireland really float? Like so many things, it depends on where you measure from. Order American made floating shelves from work or home: customfloatingshelves.com Read More...

Spring is around the corner!

Time to clean and organize your space. Buy floating shelves online at customfloatingshelves.com   Read More...

Floating Shelves

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kitchen floating shelves

Kitchen floating shelves. Our floating shelves are plenty strong enough to hold stacks of dishes or just about anything you decide to load them up with. we offer painted shelves or we can match a stained wood finish on your kitchen cabinets as well with our stain matching service. These shelves require professional installation, it is not a weekender DIY sort of job. Please refer to the installation guide video, as well as share it with your contractor so he can help you decide Read More...

un-finished floating shelves

We have always offered floating shelves unfinished instead of our standard clear catalyzed lacquer so you can apply your own finish on-site, whether it be an oil, varnish, or stain..  Now it’s easier than ever, you can simply check the box “unfinished shelf” in the order form, no need to put in a special request. Read More...

painting MDF

Naturally the simplest way to get the best result will be to hire a professional painter. My guess if you’re reading this you’ve already called every painter in town no one will pick up time to take matters into your own hands.. At the shop we apply finishes inside our industrial spray booth using special catalyzed paint and many thousands of dollars’ worth of spray equipment. It’s a labor intensive and time consuming process to get a furniture-quality finish. Painting Read More...

Professional installation required

Hi Joe, Good to hear you were able to get the job done! These shelves are not suitable for DIY installation, as you have learned, it’s not an easy job!   I always recommend professional installation for these shelves.   Your photos clearly show the bracket is way off level. I can assure you the problem is not the bracket, please check it with a machinists square and you will see it is welded at exactly 90° The system we use to clamp and position the steel to Read More...

Elf on the shelf

Need a shelf for your elf?  Tuesday December 2nd is the last day to order for Christmas delivery, Hurry! Read More...
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