5 Ultimate & Easy Steps For Building A Floating Nightstand
If you want to build a floating nightstand at home yourself, you can do so very easily. Simply go through all the mentioned steps carefully and get the desired result of your task:
- Cut: The first step is to cut the crafts plywood and make two shelves according to the needed size. If the user has a power saw at home then use that or take the plywood to the local home store to make the cut. After that sand down the edges of the two shelves well as this will help to make the edges smooth.
- Cut A Hole: Once the above step is done then make a spot for a drinking glass, cut a hole at the end of one shelf with the help of a 2-1/2- or 3-inch hole saw. Again sand around the edges of the cutout hole until it will become smooth.
- Assemble The Nightstand: If in case there is any pre-finish area then sand the finish. The sanding will help to remove any clear coat or any finish on the board and will also help it better to strongly adhere to the other board pieces. Secure the 2 plywood shelves to the top and bottom with the help of multisurface glue. Hold the shelf in place tightly with the clamps and then let them dry overnight.
- Pilot Holes: Measure and mark pilot holes after every few inches on the top as well as bottom of the nightstand as the holes are for the stability. Now the user needs to predrill the marked hole and then screw down the shelves onto the board with the help of 1-inch screws. Mark the 4 mounting holes on the front of the shelf that should be 16 inches apart, and then drill pilot holes. This will help line up all the holes with a wall stud.
- Secure To The Wall: With the help of a stud finder locate all the wall studs and then mark them with a pencil. It is very important to make sure to drill down the unit into the studs properly for strength as well as support. Hold down the shelf in right place and then mark the level. Which screws to use for attaching the shelf to the wall depends on what type of wall the user has. If there is a plaster wall, then use the anchors. If the user has drywall, then attach the unit to wall studs with the help of drywall screws.