Best way to add shelf above panelling

[AdamF]

Hi All,

 

I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. My partner and I want to install wall panelling that covers 3/4 vertically of a wall. We'd like to run a floating shelf along the top of the panelling so we can rest pictures, pots, decorations, etc.

 

What would be the best way to install the shelf?

 

Thanks,

 

Adam

[markc]

Depends on width and thickness of shelf but dowels drilled into the walls and corresponding holes in the shelf so the shelf slides onto the dowels. works well, but needs accuracy in drilling.

dowels are either steel round bar or threaded rod or small diameter alu tubing with long screw into wall plugs

Edited April 19, 2022 by markc

[AdamF]

Brilliant. Thank you

[markc]

If shelf is to be old style with an upstand then you can do the following much easier.

Edited April 19, 2022 by markc